Event: Rugby League World Cup

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Italy team to conduct investigation into alleged fight after match with Ireland

World Cup officials have launched an investigation into an alleged fight between two players from the Italy team.

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Ireland smash Russia to secure Rugby League World Cup qualification

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Soap opera director Tim O’Mara: Sharing a flair for the dramatic

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Rapid rise and rise of Israel Folau spells danger for Ireland

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Kangaroos thump Ireland

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SA deny Wales victory in ferocious match-up

Mendeika takes centre stage

James Mendeika believes Ireland can make the last four of the Rugby League World Cup.

Mon, 28 Oct, 2013

Ireland's squad named for Rugby League World Cup

Ireland Head Coach Mark Aston has announced his 24-man squad for the upcoming Rugby League World Cup.

Thu, 03 Oct, 2013

Marshall stripped of New Zealand captaincy

New Zealand will have a new captain for the World Cup after Benji Marshall was sensationally axed from the role by coach Stephen Kearney today.

Wed, 27 Feb, 2013

Thomond to host Rugby League World Cup clash

Munster’s iconic Thomond Park will host Ireland’s plum tie of the 2013 Rugby League World Cup against Australia.

Fri, 23 Mar, 2012

Thomond breaks new ground

A TOP Rugby League World Cup official last night described the enthusiasm for the sport in Limerick as “overwhelming.”

Tue, 29 Nov, 2011

Ireland bid to host Rugby League World Cup clash

Ireland have launched a bid to take the 2013 Rugby League World Cup to the Munster rugby union fortress of Thomond Park.

Wed, 13 Jul, 2011

UK gets Rugby League World Cup

The 2013 Rugby League World Cup will be held in the United Kingdom, the Rugby League International Federation have confirmed.

Tue, 28 Jul, 2009

Cross-code Carney set to give Ireland Euro boost

BRIAN CARNEY’S return to rugby league is set to provide Ireland with a major boost for the end-of-season European Nations Cup.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2009

Australia name Sheens as coach

The Australian Rugby League have named Tim Sheens as the new head coach of the national side.

Tue, 24 Feb, 2009

McGurn joins Cork backroom set-up

FORMER Ireland rugby fitness coach Mike McGurn has joined the Cork senior hurling backroom team.

Sat, 13 Dec, 2008

England crash out of rugby league World Cup

England’s rugby league World Cup campaign ended as it started with an inept defensive performance.

Sat, 15 Nov, 2008

Ireland reach knockout stages of Rugby League World Cup

Ireland 34 Samoa 16

Wed, 05 Nov, 2008

Kerr drafted into Irish side for Samoa clash

Front-row forward Wayne Kerr has been called into the Irish side to face Samoa in Wednesday's crucial clash at the Rugby League World Cup.

Mon, 03 Nov, 2008

Ireland determined to make mark in Rugby League World Cup

Ireland will be out to prove the doubters wrong when they meet Tonga in their opening Rugby League World Cup Pool Three clash at Parramatta Stadium on Sunday night.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2008

Ireland target World Cup semis

They were forced to fly at the back of the plane to Australia but Ireland’s unheralded squad believe they can finish at the sharp end of the Rugby League World Cup.

Wed, 15 Oct, 2008

Abuse of officials 'must be stamped out'

Football should adopt a zero tolerance approach to players who abuse referees, according to top rugby league match official Steve Ganson.

Tue, 07 Oct, 2008

Irish Rugby League boss reveals from union players

Ireland have been approached by international rugby union players considering switching codes ahead of this year’s Rugby League World Cup in Australia.

Wed, 30 Apr, 2008

Ireland Rugby League team begins recruitment drive

Ireland have started a recruitment drive to bolster their squad for their assault on the Rugby League World Cup later this year.

Sun, 03 Feb, 2008

Venues announced for Rugby League World Cup

Canberra and Wollongong are the latest venues to be announced for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.

Wed, 03 Oct, 2007

England in Rugby League World Cup 'superpool'

Australia have been placed in a super pool with England, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea for the group stages of the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.

Thu, 19 Apr, 2007

Enter the Dragons: Leinster looking for improvement

THE Newport-Gwent Dragons take on Leinster in the Celtic League in Donnybrook tonight only four days after a gruelling six-point defeat to Welsh rivals the Ospreys at the New Stadium.

Fri, 16 Sep, 2005

Australia to stage rugby league World Cup

Plans were today unveiled for a rugby league World Cup to be held in Australia in the autumn of 2008, as part of the celebrations to mark the centenary of the game in the southern hemisphere.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2004

A Mat made in heaven

IF MAT ROGERS had been at all superstitious, a pre-match massage gone badly wrong earlier this year would have sent Australia’s rugby union convert scurrying back to the 13-man code.

Wed, 06 Nov, 2002

Rugby: Rugby League signs exclusive ball contract

The Rugby Football League has signed an exclusive contract with James Gilbert Ltd to supply balls for the 2000 - 2001 Silk Cut Challenge Cup Final between Bradford Bulls and St Helens at Twickenham on Saturday, April 28.

Fri, 20 Apr, 2001

Rugby officials to sort out poaching row

Officials from rugby union and rugby league are expected to meet later next week to thrash out a dispute which has emerged over the 'poaching' of young talent from the 13-man code.

Fri, 30 Mar, 2001

Rugby: RFU deny raid on league players

The Rugby Football Union have denied allegations that they are planning a raid on rugby league.

Fri, 30 Mar, 2001