The Latest Breaking News from Nigel Wood

‘Project Magic’: RFL in talks with NRL over radical changes to investment deal

The Rugby Football League is to discuss a £50m loan package with the NRL after a £35m investment deal was rejected

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24

Brian McDermott to lead England into Rugby League World Cup

McDermott, the most successful coach in Super League history, takes over from Shaun Wane

The Independent UK · Apr 23

Brian McDermott named as England’s new rugby league head coach

Former Leeds boss will lead World Cup challenge later this year.

The Independent UK · Apr 23

Super League could expand to 14 teams in 2026 but crucial vote awaits

Super League could expand to 14 teams as early as next year if a strategic review is accepted by the sport

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2025

Magic Weekend brings a divided sport together – for 48 hours at least

All 12 Super League clubs take the field at St James’ Park in Magic Weekend but away from the pitch the structure of the sport in England is under discussion

The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2025

Crime and thrillers of the month – review

A couple’s struggle to survive a serial killer, a prank that goes terribly wrong – and the hunt for an old friend who went missing in the woods

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2025

NRL takeover of Super League depends on keeping French sides

Any potential deal for the NRL to take control of Super League depends on the continued presence of French clubs in the British game

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2025

Sexism and misogyny complaints add to turmoil at Rugby Football League

Historical allegations made to whistleblowing email as English rugby league’s governing body faces pressure

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2025

From one crisis to another: rugby league in dire need of real leadership

Clubs ousting the RFL chair and demanding a third review in eight years is a retrograde step

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2025

RFL warns clubs that planned coup will financially cripple the sport

The Rugby Football League has tried to resist a planned revolt by warning clubs of the financial consequences

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2025