The Latest Breaking News from International Rugby League

'Deepest sense of belonging': Ponga switches to NZ

Superstar Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga is available to represent New Zealand after a meeting of the International Rugby League board.

AAP · Mar 11

England face Ashes mountain but international rugby league set for long-awaited shot in the arm

England face Australia in a first Ashes series for 22 years, starting at Wembley today, and the whole sport may about to be given a lift.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025

Titans ace Brimson makes rugby league Ashes switch

AJ Brimson has had his request to switch his rugby league allegiance from Australia to England accepted - and could now face the Kangaroos in the Ashes.

AAP · May 7, 2025

The Loop: Aussies warned of holiday travel disruptions, International Rugby League bans transgender women, and boy hears for first time

Get up to speed on today's headlines with The Loop.

ABC News · Jun 21, 2022

Rugby league joins swimming in barring transgender women from female international competition

International Rugby League says further consultation and research is needed before trans inclusion policy can be finalised

The Guardian - AU · Jun 21, 2022

International Rugby League bans transgender women as it looks to create an inclusive policy after FINA ruling

Rugby league's world governing body says it is banning trans women from playing in the women's game until it does enough research to put together a formal inclusion policy.

ABC News · Jun 21, 2022

Trans ban for women's rugby league Tests

The governing body for international rugby league has banned transgender athletes from competing at this year's Women's World Cup while more research is done.

AAP · Jun 21, 2022