New USA head coach Brian McDermott tasted victory in his first game in charge, as the Hawks held on to defeat Jamaica 20-14 in the opening match of the Firehouse Subs World Cup Qualifiers – Americas, in Jacksonville , Florida. » Full Story
USA Hawks and Jamaica have named their 19-man squads for the opening match in the Firehouse Subs World Cup Qualifiers – Americas, which kicks off tomorrow (4th December) at the Hodges Stadium, University of North Florida, in Jacksonville. » Full Story
As a result of the recently completed, 18-month, Leadership Devolution Project, 31 technical educators have been qualified and 224 new Level 1 coaches and match officials are now supporting the continuing growth of rugby league in Europe. » Full Story
Canada Rugby League’s new head coach, Aaron Zimmerle, has arrived in the country and begun overseeing preparations for the Firehouse Subs World Cup Qualifiers – Americas, which start in eight days’ time in Florida. » Full Story
Thirteen of Jamaica’s designated 20-man squad for the Firehouse Subs Rugby League World Cup Qualifiers – Americas, which start in Florida next week, come from the Championship or League 1 in the UK. » Full Story
As Russian rugby league prepares for next autumn’s World Cup Qualifiers – Europe, the stronghold village of Vereya, 80km to the south of Moscow, is once again celebrating silverware, after their Bears RLFC heroically defeated resurrected Moscow Magicians, 28-24 » Full Story
“I'm a strong believer in the notion that, once you've found what you have a talent for, with enough sacrifice, anything can be accomplished,” is the message USA head coach Brian McDermott is set to impress on his new charges. » Full Story
Canada RL board member Paul O’Keefe has highlighted some of the players in the Wolverines squad to look out for, as they prepare for the Firehouse Subs 2017 World Cup Qualifiers – Americas, due to start in Florida on 4 December. » Full Story
Serbian champion club Dorcol created more history when they regained the title with a 50-34 win over Partizan at FC Radnicki Novi Beograd Stadium » Full Story
n a groundbreaking move for the sport, representatives from the Rugby Football League (RFL), the Rugby League European Federation (RLEF) and the Fédération Française de Rugby à XII » Full Story
As tickets go on sale in Florida this week for the Firehouse Subs Rugby League World Cup Qualifiers – Americas, the hosts have named their train-on squad for their matches against Jamaica and Canada » Full Story
Despite defeat in the Colonial Cup to Canada, according to USARL chairman and Hawks coach for the two-game series, Peter Illfield, the national side are making progress. » Full Story
Exactly a year before the 14th and final nation playing in the next Rugby League World Cup is known, the draw has been made the European Qualifiers in Paris » Full Story
Edetans Montcada will face Valencian Warriors and Córdoba Fénix go up against Custodians Madrid Miners on 14 and 15th November for places in the Spanish Cup final. » Full Story
Despite narrowly losing out in the Artur Martyrosyan Memorial Cup, defeated 32-24 by the visiting English Lionhearts at the Spartak stadium in Kiev, Ukraine RL have hailed the contest as being immensely valuable. » Full Story
Germany will be seeking to maintain their unbeaten run against the Netherlands when the sides meet in Gnarrenburg, north of Bremen, on Saturday. » Full Story
The final technical activity of the EU-backed Leadership Devolution Project took place in Athens, with 13 local coaches receiving their Level 1 qualification from RLEF coaching manager Martin Crick. » Full Story
In the build up to their international with Belgium at Headingley Carnegie Stadium next Sunday (21st June, 12.30pm kick off), MRL have qualified four new referees, following a course held at Sliema’s Waterfront Hotel. » Full Story
Nine years ago, the Serbian rugby league community made a strong friendship with the English Lionhearts, the representative from the then Rugby League Conference, who were first major international team to travel to Belgrade to support growth of the sport in the region. » Full Story
Serbia look to hold on to their lead at the top of the table against their nearest rivals, as European Championship B recommences this weekend in Belgrade. » Full Story
The RLEF held its second Board Meeting of the year on Monday, attended by Rugby League International Federation chairman Nigel Wood and, for the first time, newly appointed RLIF CEO David Collier, OBE. » Full Story
Spain join Malta and Greece in the next phase of the Rugby League World Cup 2017 qualifiers later this summer, after their 32-12 win against Latvia at the Upesciema Stadions, Upesciems, just outside Riga, in a European Championship C qualifying tie. » Full Story
The Rugby League World Cup 2017 qualifiers begin at the Upesciema Stadions, Upesciems, just outside Riga on Saturday (9th May, kick off 3pm) when Latvia host Spain to determine who will take the final place in European Championship C 2015, alongside Malta and Greece. » Full Story
There was a gold, a silver and two bronze medals for University of Bath rowers as they continued their impressive 2015 form at the British Universities & Colleges [BUCS] Regatta, staged at Nottingham Water Sports Centre. » Full Story
The final Hungarian activity of the Leadership Devolution Project - co-funded by the EU, the RLIF and RLEF - took place in Budapest, attended by Hungarian, Irish, Italian and Greek delegates. » Full Story
Full back Vladimir Milutinovic was the star of the show, contributing 20 points from two tries and a perfect six goals, as Serbia’s U18s beat Bosnia and Herzegovina’s juniors 36-6 away in Vitez. » Full Story
At the start of their 17th season of domestic rugby league, the Lebanese Rugby League Federation’s seven-strong board, headed by president Mohamed Habbous, have had a new four-year mandate ratified by the Ministry of Youth and Sport in Beirut. » Full Story
As part of the comprehensive 18-month RLEF-EU Leadership Devolution Project, the RL European Federation has run its first ever technical development course conducted for Continental candidates. » Full Story
Belgian rugby league has qualified its first technical tutors, following the completion of the match officials segment of the joint EU-RLEF Leadership Devolution Project in Brussels. » Full Story
FIRL (Federazione Italiana Rugby League) and AERL (Spanish Association of Rugby League) have agreed to collaborate on the joint development of rugby league in both countries. » Full Story
The Great Britain luge team has become the latest Olympic Winter sport team to officially adopt the University of Bath as a training base. » Full Story
The oldest club in the Ukraine, Legion XIII from Kharkov, claimed the championship crown, defeating Crimea-based CEPU from Simferopol in the Grand Final, 36-6. » Full Story
Serbia threw the 2014-15 European Championship B wide open at the half-way stage with their second-ever win over Italy, producing a massive shock at the Makis Stadium, Belgrade to move top of the table on points difference. » Full Story
Palestine Rugby League has taken a further step forward with one of its many talented youngsters, Khaled Issa, having trained with Super League club Salford Red Devils. » Full Story
A new champion will be crowned in Jamaica's premier rugby league competition after Liguanea Dragons upset defending champions Duhaney Park Red Sharks in their semi-final and GC Foster got past Jamaica Defence Force. » Full Story
Coach-tutor trainees from Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Ireland, Malta and Spain received training from RLEF Coaching Manager Martin Crick and his team of Thierry Dumaine of the Catalan Dragons, Tiziano Franchini and Remond Safi, in London as part of the RLEF’s EU-backed Leadership Devolution Project. » Full Story
South Africa Rugby League has announced the formation of two new clubs to play in the North West province and compete in the Protea Cup; Pretoria East Rabbitohs and Stilfontein Hurricanes. » Full Story
Denmark RL has announced their 25-man squad for the Nordic Cup clash against holders Sweden on 16th August at the DTU playing grounds, Lyngby, Copenhagen (kick off 2pm) » Full Story
The AERL - Spanish Association of Rugby League - has launched their inaugural Rugby League 9's competition to be played in the close-season. » Full Story
Game two of the NRLB Nationale Kampioenschap at Delft Rugby Club saw Rotterdam City Pitbulls emerge victorious, 30-20, over Amsterdam City Cobras in another thrilling encounter to level the series. » Full Story
Following a summer of Test match rugby league across the continents, the new world rankings have been announced by the International Federation, the first since the 2013 World Cup. » Full Story
Italy went to the top of the table after winning the battle of the previously unbeaten nations but were pushed all the way by the Russians, both sides scoring three tries. » Full Story
The top two teams in European Championship B face off in the beautiful Alpine town of Gemona on Saturday (26th July), with Italy official Kelly Rolleston labelling it as a: “Must win game”. » Full Story
As they prepare to make their entry in this season’s Nordic Cup, with a match against Denmark in Copenhagen on 16th August, holders Sweden are hoping continued domestic progress will help them become the first Scandinavian nation to win the trophy twice. » Full Story
In front of a crowd of over 3,000 despite heavy rain, Jamaica just missed out on claiming the fourth annual Caribana Trophy, losing 24-20 to Canada in Toronto. » Full Story
The Lebanese Rugby League Federation has pointed to its expanding school’s rugby league championship, sponsored by construction and telecommunications company GMEA for the third successive year, as an indicator of further growth of the sport in the country. » Full Story
The fourth annual CZRLA International 9s Tournament, held in Pardubice, has been won by the Skane Roosters ensuring that the competition has had a different victor from a different nation each time. » Full Story
Amsterdam Cobras won the first game in the NRLB Nationale Kampioenschap, defeating Rotterdam City Bulldogs 28-20 in the baking heat at their Rugby Bond Stadium home. » Full Story
This Saturday, 19th July, will see the inaugural ‘NRLB Nationale Kampioenschap’ kick off in the Netherlands, with the first of a two-game series played between the big city rivals as the Amsterdam City Cobras face Rotterdam City Pitbulls. » Full Story
The Jamaica Rugby League Association has announced their 22-man initial squad to face Canada at the Lamport Stadium in Toronto on Saturday (July 19) kick off 7pm. » Full Story
A hat trick from full back Andrew Muscat was the highlight as Malta made it one win from two in European Championship C, beating the Czech Republic 34-8 at the Tis Rugby League Field, Havlickuv Brod. » Full Story
Rugby League European Federation chairman Maurice Watkins CBE, has hailed the continued progress of the organisation, with the publication of its annual report. » Full Story
Czech Republic make their debut in European Championship C when they face Malta on Saturday evening (12th July) at the Tis Rugby League Field, Havlickuv Brod. » Full Story
Huddersfield Giants are pleased to announce the signing of current Giants 16’s Academy player and England Youth international Izaac Farrell on a two year professional contract. » Full Story
A hat-trick from barnstorming debutant centre, XIII Del Ducato’s Raffaele Dalla Ragione was the highlight as new-look Italy won their opening game in European Championship B. » Full Story
A new-look Italy make their bow in this year’s competition on the back of their 2013 World Cup exploits, facing Ukraine in Gemona tomorrow » Full Story
Huddersfield Giants are pleased to announce the signing of current scholar and England Youth Captain Matthew English on a three year professional contract. » Full Story
A landmark has been reached by the Federazione Italiana Rugby League (FIRL) as they prepare for an U18 international against Serbia on Saturday. » Full Story
Italy, under coach Paul Broadbent, have named a 39-man train-on squad for their opening game in European Championship B against Ukraine, on 5th July in Gemona. » Full Story
The Danish Rugby League Forbund (DRLF) have announced their initial train-on squad ahead of the first Nordic Cup tie against Norway in Oslo on the 28th June 2014. » Full Story
This month sees rugby league’s fourth Nordic Cup kick off with the three competing nations – Norway, Denmark and holders Sweden - better prepared than ever. » Full Story
Four teams took part in the annual Hellenic 9s, held for the first time at the home of newcomers Pyrrihios Aspropyrgos, in Gorytsa Aspropyrgos, west of Athens. » Full Story
A contingent of 34 players will arrive in Jamaica this weekend as a strong BARLA U23s squad make their second trip there following on from last year’s successful visit. » Full Story
Malta Rugby League national coach Anthony Micallef launched his side’s upcoming summer internationals campaign today together Super League club London Broncos. » Full Story
The AERL - Spanish Association of Rugby League – has announced the creation of a seventh club and the first in the capital, Griffons RL Madrid. » Full Story
Coach Matthew Ashill has named a 26-strong train-on squad a month ahead of Greece’s bow in official international competition when they play away to Malta on 28 June. » Full Story
The Lebanese Rugby League Federation has appointed Darren Maroon as the national team head coach and head of performance for the next four years. » Full Story
Coach Darren Fisher and skipper Aitor Davila have been reflecting on Spain’s entry in to the rugby league Test arena, which saw them beat Belgium 12-10 on Saturday in Brussels, in their first international hit out. » Full Story
Leeds Rugby Foundation is delighted to announce that Vice President and actor Matthew Lewis is the next high profile name to sign up to this year's Run with the Rhinos team for the ASDA Foundation Leeds 10k. » Full Story
Jounieh Al-Galacticos overcame a 10-point half time deficit to claim a third Lebanese title on Saturday, defeating Immortals RLFC in the coastal city of Jounieh. » Full Story
With the start of 2014-15 European Championship B competition less than a month away, Ukraine has announced a 22-man train-on squad for the biennial championship. » Full Story
The Serbian Rugby League Federation has announced a 40-man train-on squad for the European B tournament which kicks off in Belgrade next month with a match against Ukraine. » Full Story
Mico University College defeated the University of the West Indies 42-18 to be crowned Intercollegiate Rugby League Champions and, in so doing, ended their 2013-2014 campaign unbeaten with 11 wins and 1 draw. » Full Story
The Rugby League European Federation’s EU-backed Leadership Devolution Project, which commenced in Czech Republic in March, has held further sessions in three countries involving ten nations. » Full Story
The USARL Pioneers development side finished their two game tour of Jamaica, going down 50-30 to the semi-professional Hurricanes, the cream of the Jamaican game, at the Constant Spring Football Field. » Full Story
The Nederlandse Rugby League Bond, which has been granted Observer status of the RLEF since February 2012, is targeting 2014 as the year in which it will significantly develop rugby league in the Low Countries. » Full Story
The European Rugby League Leadership Devolution Project is underway, with the Czech Rugby League Association hosting a four-day match officials seminar attended by English, Swedish and Maltese delegates. » Full Story
Pardubice-Chrudim Rabbitohs won the annual Czech rugby league pre-season 9s tournament after they defeated Slavia Hradec Kralove in the final. » Full Story
The European Championship B match between Ukraine and Russia, scheduled for Kharkiv on 24 May, has been switched to Russia due to the ongoing political crisis in Ukraine. » Full Story
Andy Kelly was delighted to be joining the Giants:
“I am very excited about this opportunity with the Huddersfield Giants having watched them become one of the top five Clubs in Super League. » Full Story
Re-branded Super League outfit Salford Red Devils have donated three sets of kit to European nations Serbia, Ukraine and Latvia as part of their commitment to help spread the sport. » Full Story
With nine wins and a draw from their 10 fixtures, Mico University College emerged victorious in the Jamaican Collegiate 9s tournament run over consecutive weekends. » Full Story
Vereya, Russia’s most successful rugby league club, has again been crowned champions after a comprehensive aggregate win over Moscow Storm. » Full Story
The Rugby League European Federation has been awarded a record grant from the European Commission’s Sport Unit for its Leadership Devolution Project, which will begin in 2014 and is co-funded by the RLEF and RLIF. » Full Story
RLC Bjeli Zecevi have emerged as champions from the first season of domestic rugby league competition in Bosnia and Herzegovina, defeating Stanari’s RLC Rudar 36-4 at the city stadium in Doboj, in the final game of a three club, six round campaign. » Full Story
NRL stalwart Braith Anasta has admitted that making his debut for the fledgling Greek national rugby league side at the weekend was a highly significant moment in a glittering career. » Full Story
As the 2013 Rugby League World Cup gets underway, two fledgling nations will also take their first steps in battle on Sunday in their Test match debuts and with an eye on qualifying for the 2017 global extravaganza. » Full Story
FIRL President Orazio D'Arro has said that his nation’s 15-14 over co-hosts England in a World Cup warm up match at Salford is, “a great moment for the game in Italy.” » Full Story
A two-man RLEF delegation represented European rugby league at the annual EU Sports Forum, held in the seat of the EU presidency, Lithuania. » Full Story
Leeds Rugby Foundation is proud to announce they have won the first ever Community Foundation of the Year award for 2013 which was presented at last night’s Super League Man of Steel awards in Manchester. » Full Story
Salford Red Devils coach and BBC summariser Brian Noble and BBC Rugby League presenter Tanya Arnold are the latest pair to put their best foot forward and sign up for Rugby League’s historic Founders’ Walks. » Full Story
A terrific score from Nathan Campbell and late try saving tackle by Robert Rodney saw Duhaney Park Red Sharks secure a 28-23 victory over defending champions Vauxhall Vultures in a thrilling JRLA National Club Championship Grand Final. » Full Story
The Chargers – an amalgamation of South London Storm and West London Sharks – won their first trophy in their inaugural season, edging a terrific contest, to douse the Storm. » Full Story
A man of the match performance from Richard Lepori, who’s try on the hour secured victory, saw the Azzurri claim second spot in the final European Shield table, in a captivating clash. » Full Story
Italy’s domestic players get a further chance to stake their claim for a World Cup place when they face Serbia in the final game of the 2012-13 European Shield this Saturday in Este, Veneto. » Full Story
Norway has been stripped of their two competition points in the 2013 European Bowl, gained after a home 26-14 win over Czech Republic, for fielding ineligible players. » Full Story
The SARL has announced a 40-strong training squad as they prepare to face New South Wales Country at the Bosman Stadium in Brakpan, Gauteng on the 18th October. » Full Story
The SARL has announced a 40-strong training squad as they prepare to face New South Wales Country at the Bosman Stadium in Brakpan, Gauteng on the 18th October. » Full Story
In a major step forward for the on-going development of rugby league in Greece, an Athens Magistrates Court has approved an application for federation status, confirming the creation of the Hellenic Rugby League Federation. » Full Story
A three-day seminar and workshop in Naro-Fominsk, run by RLEF Coaching Manager Martin Crick, has identified a five man team that will help the ARLK to establish itself in the regions, comprising of Grigory Esin (St Petersburg, north region » Full Story
Leeds Rugby Foundation are proud to announce that Leeds Rhinos legend Keith Senior has safely completed his Quest 13 mission in under 13 hours. » Full Story
The England-Midlands U18s depart for Belgrade, Serbia on Thursday 15th August where they face Germany and the hosts at the Rugby League European Federation Youth Festival. » Full Story
After much speculation and anticipation, former Leeds Rhinos star Keith Senior has finally revealed what his Leeds Rugby Foundation ‘Quest 13’ challenge will in tale. » Full Story
Russia have been awarded the 2012-3 Rugby League European Shield after their final game at home to Germany this weekend was called off, after a number of the opposition players failed to apply for their visas in time. » Full Story
A man of the match performance from Warrington’s young full back James Saltonstall saw Italy retain faint hopes of winning the 2012-3 European Shield, with a 66-30 win over holders Germany in 36 degree heat in Karlsruhe. » Full Story
Sweden produced an upset win in the opening game of the 2013 Nordic Cup, beating holders and European Bowl participants Norway 40-22 in Oslo. » Full Story
Jamaica rugby league head coach and director of rugby Romeo Monteith reflected on his side’s 38-14 loss in Toronto at the weekend as they arrived back on the island. » Full Story
Parents wishing to book their children on one of Leeds Rhinos' many Summer Camps must act NOW as the first camp starts this coming Monday. » Full Story
Holders the Czech Republic begin the defence of the title they have held for two years on Saturday when they face Norway in Oslo in the second match of the 2013 Rugby League European Bowl. » Full Story
Ukraine lived up to their pre-tournament favourites tag with a comfortable win against Norway in the opening match of the 2013 European Bowl. » Full Story
Leeds Rhinos legends Keith Senior and Barrie McDermott may have been teammates on the rugby field, but that friendship counts for nothing as the pair push themselves to the limit in preparation to go head to head in the Leeds Rugby Foundation’s ‘Run with the Rhinos’ team. » Full Story
The Huddersfield Giants and the John Smith’s Stadium will play host to the BLOODHOUND SUPERSONIC CAR (SSC) before their top of the table clash against the Catalan Dragons on Friday 28th June (8pm kick off). » Full Story
Head coach Matt South has announced a 38-man initial squad just over a week ahead from Norway’s rugby league European Bowl match in Ukraine, as their championship heads into a summer break. » Full Story
Ukraine rugby league registered a memorable win against the BARLA Young Lions touring team to capture the Artur Martyrosyan Memorial Cup in Kharkov. » Full Story
The Jamaica Rugby League Association successfully staged its second annual Primary School Championship this weekend at GC Foster College with over 100 children from six schools participating. » Full Story
The Czech Rugby League Association has announced a 35-man train-on squad as they prepare to defend the European Bowl for the second successive year. » Full Story
The Federazione Italiana Rugby League has announced an initial 47-man train-on squad three weeks ahead of Italy’s competition-defining clash against Russia in the European Shield 2012-13. » Full Story
Beirut’s St. Joseph’s School has been crowned 2013 Lebanon GMEA Champions after a 36-6 victory against northerners Namouzaj Public School. » Full Story
The Federazione Italiana Rugby League has launched their 2013 season, headlined by an enlarged Serie A championship that incorporates geographical expansion into central Italy » Full Story
Jamaica’s premier rugby league competition, The National Club Championship (NCC), gets into full swing with six teams; Vauxhall Vultures, Liguanea Dragons, JDF Warriors, GC Foster Lions, Spanish Town Vikings and Duhaney Park Red Sharks, taking part » Full Story
The Great Britain Student Pioneers, who tour emerging countries in an effort to promote and develop rugby league will venture outside Europe for the first time since their formation in 2005, when they head to Morocco in June. » Full Story
Ireland have become the latest nation to graduate from the European Commission-backed RLEF Technical Strategy, following European Federation Coaching Manager Martin Crick’s five-day visit to Dublin where he conducted Phase 3 of the two-year project. » Full Story
Victory over Italy at the end of June will see Russia claim the European Shield after a win over Serbia in a feisty clash in Belgrade, in front of a partisan crowd. » Full Story
Competition leaders Russia travel to Belgrade to face an in-form home side that, after an impressive 46-10 win over Germany last week, will be looking to take over top spot. » Full Story
After six seasons at the helm, RLEF Match Officials Manager Steve Davis has decided to relinquish his post. Davis, the Federation’s inaugural match officials chief, will return to his native Sydney having spent the last 13 years in England. » Full Story
A hat trick from Dorcol’s outstanding loose forward Stefan Nedeljkovic saw Serbia register a comfortable win over a gallant German outfit, to move into second place in the European Shield table. » Full Story
Using their inaugural appearance in this autumn’s Rugby League World Cup as a springboard, the Federazione Italiana Rugby League is determined to ensure further growth in all areas of the sport. » Full Story
On the back of Western Cape formally recognising rugby league, Gauteng Rugby League Association has become a member of the Gauteng Sports Council. » Full Story
The Italian Rugby League Federation have overseen the qualification of, appropriately, 13 new coaches following the successful conclusion of their second ever official coaching course. » Full Story
The Lebanese Rugby League Federation has spread its wings further into the Beirut community with the completion of a Level 1 Coaching Course at the Lebanese University complex in the capital. » Full Story
Germany coach Dan Stocks has released a 28-man train-on squad for the RLEF European Shield 2012/13 reverse fixtures, with his team travelling to Belgrade to play Serbia. » Full Story
Rugby league’s Commonwealth expansion initiative has entered new territory following an exploratory visit to Sierra Leone by a joint Wales Rugby League-Rugby League European Federation delegation. » Full Story
The Moroccan Rugby League Federation, MRLF, has conducted a first coaching course since becoming officially recognised by the RLEF in 2012. » Full Story
Following recent statements on social media concerning rugby league in Italy, the RLEF reconfirms its position that FIRL (Federazione Italiana Rugby League) is the sole legal and recognised National Governing Body of Italian rugby league » Full Story
Scotland Rugby League has hosted three delegates from Latvia who observed the Bravehearts’ U15 and U16 national camp held at Sportscotland’s National Centre in Largs. » Full Story
Marko Nikowitz and Mezes Balint from Budapest have become the first Hungarians to pass the Rugby League European Federation Level One coaching course. » Full Story
Rudar from Stanari - near the city of Doboj in Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina - have played their first competitive game of rugby league after forming three months ago. » Full Story
Huddersfield Giants Head Coach Paul Anderson has freshened up his Super League squad with the addition on a month’s loan of Wolves hooker Brad Dwyer. » Full Story