Rugby League
RLIF planning new Six Nations competition
Rugby League Ireland chairman Richard Egan has said that the Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) is planning to launch a Six Nations tournament next year as part of an effort to enhance the presence of Northern Hemisphere countries on the sport’s global stage.
Condensed World Club Challenge returns to Australia in 2018
Rugby league’s World Club Challenge will return to Australia in 2018 and revert to a one-match format, with National Rugby League (NRL) champion Melbourne Storm to play host to English Super League victor Leeds Rhinos.
Newcastle holds on to Magic Weekend
The English city of Newcastle has retained hosting rights to the Magic Weekend, Super League’s annual gathering of its 12 clubs, after holding off competition for the rugby league event from a number of other cities.
New York team targets entry into English rugby league
A consortium has lodged a bid to form a New York-based rugby league team that would begin competing in the third tier of the English game.
Rugby League International Federation seeks new CEO
The Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) has announced that chief executive David Collier will leave his role when his contract expires in May 2018.
North American duo lined up to follow Toronto Wolfpack
The man behind Toronto Wolfpack, the world’s first transatlantic rugby league club, has said he is in talks to launch two more teams in North America, with Boston and Hamilton reported to be in contention for the new franchises.
Koukash to step aside from Salford Red Devils
Salford Red Devils owner Marwan Koukash has announced that he will transfer control of the English Super League club to a community-led board of trustees.
Old Trafford retains Super League Grand Final
Manchester’s Old Trafford stadium will continue to host the Grand Final of the Super League English rugby league competition until at least 2020, it has been announced today (Wednesday).
Manly Sea Eagles take games to Christchurch
Australian NRL rugby league club the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles has reached an agreement to stage a regular-season game in New Zealand for at least the next two years.
Dutton named as CEO of 2021 Rugby League World Cup
Jon Dutton has been appointed as chief executive of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, which will take place in England.
Wests Group seals Newcastle Knights takeover
Australian NRL rugby league club the Newcastle Knights has been taken over by local not-for-profit membership organisation The Wests Group, leaving the Gold Coast Titans as the only team in the league that is controlled by the competition’s governing body.
Super League clubs to stage landmark games in Australia
England’s Super League rugby league competition will stage its first regular-season match outside of Europe next year when Wigan Warriors face Hull FC in Wollongong, Australia.
NRL set to take Nines tournament back to Australia
Australian rugby league competition the NRL has opted to suspend the 2018 edition of its Nines competition to allow players more time to recuperate following this year’s World Cup national team tournament, and has suggested that the pre-season event will not be staged in New Zealand when it returns.