Rugby League
Brisbane to stage NRL Grand Final for the first time
Brisbane will host the National Rugby League’s Premiership Grand Final for the first time after this year’s game was moved from Sydney due to escalating Covid-19 cases in the city.
New dates set for postponed Rugby League World Cup
Organisers of the postponed Rugby League World Cup 2021 have today (Thursday) confirmed the tournament will now take place from October 15 to November 19 next year, ensuring no overlap with football’s 2…
Challenge Cup final heads to Spurs stadium, Betfred extends backing
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has added to its events portfolio by landing the 2022 Challenge Cup final, while bookmaker Betfred has agreed a two-year extension to its title sponsorship of the rugby league…
Australian free-to-air broadcasters ‘prepare to challenge’ Nine for NRL
All three of the main Australian television networks are expected to be allowed to bid for free-to-air rights to the National Rugby League, with the Australian Rugby League Commission said to be looking…
RLWC chief calls for ‘binding agreements’ to ensure Australia, New Zealand compete
Jon Dutton, chief executive of the organising committee of the Rugby League World Cup, has called for Australia and New Zealand to sign binding contracts to play at next year’s tournament after the withdrawal o…
Super League taps CSM to aid sponsorship drive
Sports marketing agency CSM Sport & Entertainment has been appointed to develop the commercial proposition of the Super League, the top tier of rugby league in Great Britain
Organisers take ‘very difficult decision’ to postpone RLWC to 2022
This year's Rugby League World Cup in England has been postponed to 2022, following the earlier withdrawal of the Australia and New Zealand teams
RLWC2021 dealt blow as NRL backs Australia and New Zealand withdrawal
The Rugby League World Cup 2021 was dealt another blow after the 16 clubs in the Australian National Rugby League backed the withdrawal of Australia and New Zealand from the event
RLWC2021 has ’50-50′ chance of proceeding as planned after NZ and Australia exits
Rugby League World Cup 2021 organisers have said the chances of the tournament proceeding as planned in England this year are “50-50” as they address the “significant challenges” presented by Australia and New…
Super League extends with ball supplier Steeden
England’s rugby league flagship competition, the Super League, has signed an extension to its agreement with sports equipment manufacturer Steeden.
Australia, New Zealand pull out of Rugby League World Cup
Australia and New Zealand have today (Thursday) withdrawn from the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, citing player welfare and safety concerns amid the “stark differences” in how Covid-19 is being handled in …
Rugby League World Cup confirmed for 2021, doubts remain over Australia
Rugby League World Cup 2021 organisers have today (Thursday) confirmed this year’s tournament will go ahead as scheduled in England, despite admitting that Australia has yet to commit to the event amid C…
France declares bid for 2025 Rugby League World Cup
The Fédération Française de Rugby à XIII, the French rugby league federation, has officially declared its intention to bid for the 2025 edition of the Rugby League World Cup.
Australian lockdowns move Wallabies test, AFL teams
Regional Covid-19 lockdowns in Australia are forcing relocations of sports events and teams
Sky New Zealand renews NRL rights
Pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand has renewed its media rights for Australia's National Rugby League for five years, from 2023 to 2027
AFL and NRL deals highlight Therabody’s ‘significant investment’ in Australia
Wellness tech company Therabody signed two Australian sports league sponsorships this April, having entered the local market under its former Theragun corporate name in late 2019
Spark acquires RLWC rights in New Zealand
Telco Spark has acquired the exclusive media rights in New Zealand for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, becoming the tournament's first international broadcast partner
Whisper’s RLWC host broadcast to focus on accessibility, incorporate remote production
The host broadcast of this year’s Rugby League World Cup, which will be carried out by Whisper, the live sports production company, will look to draw in as wide an audience as possible, making the event m…