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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

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

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.

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Fonua-Blake headlines six-man shortlist for golden boot

Tonga co-captain Addin Fonua-Blake is part of a six-man shortlist for the international game's prestigious Golden Boot award.

AAP

‘Matter of life and death’: rugby league brain injuries claim heading for court

A legal action is being launched by 125 former rugby league players who argue the sport did not take proper action to protect them

The Guardian - UK

Rugby League World Cup plans in turmoil after France pull plug on 2025

France become second host to bail on hosting the 2025 tournament due to financial difficulties leaving international rugby league facing yet more turmoil and chaos

Daily Mirror

Rugby league follows swimming by banning transgender players from women's internationals

The International Rugby League (IRL) has announced transgender athletes can no longer compete in women's international matches after swimming's governing body confirmed a similar stance

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

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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

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

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.

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