The Latest Breaking News from Rugby Football League

Billy Boston to become rugby league’s first knight

The 90-year-old blazed a trail for black sports stars and finished his career with a British record 571 tries to his name.

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025

Tara Jones has no regrets over retirement after making history as referee

The 28-year-old became the first female to take charge of a senior men’s fixture when she oversaw a League One encounter between Oldham and Cornwall.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2025

Combined forces: RAF and Navy meet on landmark rugby league anniversary

The game was banned in the armed forces until 1994; now members meet in a tie that brings pride to its trailblazer

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2024

RFL launches investigation into alleged fight at England team hotel

The Rugby Football League has launched an investigation after allegations that at least one member of the England squad became involved in a fight at a hotel on Sunday

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022

Princess of Wales Kate Middleton visits Wigan as she replaces Prince Harry to watch England's crunch World Cup tie

The Princess of Wales was an excited spectator at the Rugby League World Cup match

Manchester Evening News · Nov 5, 2022

Princess of Wales celebrates as England secure Rugby League World Cup victory

Wearing a red coat over a long-sleeved burgundy top and pleated skirt, the princess was cheered by the crowd of 23,179 supporters.

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2022

Princess of Wales cheered by fans at Rugby League World Cup quarter-final

Kate attended the crunch game at Wigan’s DW Stadium between England and Papua New Guinea.

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2022

Princess of Wales to attend England’s World Cup quarter-final against Papua New Guinea

The match will take place at Wigan’s DW Stadium on Saturday

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022

Stars suing Rugby League accuse bosses of negligence over doctor advice

Rugby Football League faces allegations over way it treated concussion advice from controversial doctor, as former players speak out over being 'discarded' and suffering early onset dementia

Daily Mirror · Oct 15, 2022

World Cup to challenge league's status quo

The delayed Rugby League World Cup begins with the international game at a significant crossroads, and multiple challengers emerging to Australia's dominance.

AAP · Oct 12, 2022