Rugby league’s tackle-height trial begins at Bradford to mixed reactions The trial to protect players from concussion will span 24 games but high penalty count in first match is not encouraging The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2023
Rugby league strives to step up amid Premiership’s collective crisis With tens of thousands of union fans left without a club, rugby league may attempt an expansion into other strongholds The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2023
Rob Burrow's wife uses his own words to say 'government will have blood on its hands' Rugby legend Rob Burrow's wife Lindsey says delays in funding has left them angry and frustrated, especially after seeing the speed of Covid vaccine research Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023
Newcastle United and city council set for key talks as Magic Weekend return teased The 2023 staging of rugby league's Magic Weekend at St James' Park was expected to be the final one before the event was scrapped, but that may not now be the case Chronicle Live · Jun 4, 2023
Magic Weekend attendance up as St James' Park boasts rugby league record The Magic Weekend at St James' Park saw an increase in attendance this year despite train strikes and travel issues for fans Chronicle Live · Jun 4, 2023
Everything you need to know about 2023's Magic Weekend at St James' Park Newcastle upon Tyne will play host to tens of thousands of rugby league fans - as the Magic Weekend event lands at St James' Park once again this weekend. Chronicle Live · May 28, 2023
Tina Turner and her Australian connections: How The Best became rugby league's anthem and why is the Nutbush mandatory at gatherings? From rugby league to the Nutbush City Limits line dance and even What's Love Got to Do with It, Tina Turner had deep connections to Australia. How that happened. ABC News · May 24, 2023
Rob Burrow's 'happiest day' came when Rugby League pal carried him over marathon line The 40-year-old, who has motor neurone disease, said of the inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon: 'The whole day was one day in a million' Daily Mirror · May 17, 2023
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 · May 15, 2023
‘Is that satire?’: Outrage as Peter V’landys describes NRL as ‘wagering content’ Australian rugby league boss saying ‘quiet part out loud’ in quest to generate revenue from US betting market, anti-gambling advocate says The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2023
RFL appoint Leeds Rhinos legend Jamie Jones-Buchanan in new board role The RFL have appointed Jamie Jones-Buchanan MBE to a new role as a Board Observer. Leeds Live · Apr 28, 2023
Salford Red Devils set to become wholly community-owned in a first of its kind restructure Les Diables Rouges have launched the ‘Reds Rise Together’ scheme, giving fans a seat at the head of the table. The move is set to guarantee the Manchester club Category A status in the recently announced ‘Reimagining Rugby League Consultation Project’. Manchester Evening News · Apr 28, 2023
IMG club grading plan for rugby league comfortably gets green light Rugby League Council strongly voted in favour of first installment of plans to 'reimagine' rugby league with a club grading system rather than traditional promotion and relegation Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2023
Rugby league clubs' close relationships with betting increasingly at odds with other sports NRL and AFL bosses are preparing to face a House of Representatives committee inquiry about online gambling. ABC News · Apr 3, 2023
The Conversation · Mar 30, 2023 More Pacific rugby league stars are opting to play for their homelands over Australia or NZ – that's good for the game With this year’s National Rugby League (NRL) season now up and running, the prevalence of Pacific players in the tournament is again obvious to see. All NRL teams now feature stars with Pacific nations heritage – indeed, it’s hard to imagine the game without them.
The New Daily · Mar 20, 2023 South Sydney rugby league great John Sattler dies at 80 Rugby league great John Sattler has died, aged 80. A legend of South Sydney, Sattler played 197 games between 1963 and 1972.
AAP · Mar 20, 2023 Rugby league great John Sattler dies Rugby league great John Sattler has died aged 80 after being diagnosed with dementia in 2020.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2023 John Sattler: South Sydney rugby league great dies aged 80 Known as a hard man on the pitch, the four-time premiership captain had suffered from dementia in recent years.
Daily Mirror · Mar 19, 2023 Body of rugby league star Bryn Hargreaves found after going missing over a year ago The body of missing ex-Wigan Warriors, St Helens, Bradford Bulls and Leigh Centurions prop Bryn Hargreaves has been found in the US, his family have confirmed
Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2023 Castleford Tigers'star Jake Mamo, 28, forced to retire after head and back injuries Mamo previously had spells with Warrington and Huddersfield before joining Castleford in 2021 but he has been forced to quit rugby league
Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2023 Rugby league hardman's parents stopped talking to him when he came out as gay Ex-Australia star Ian Roberts, who was regarded as one of the toughest tacklers in rugby league in the 1990s, has opened up about coming out as gay to his parents
Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2023 RFL appoint new CEO as boss vows to lead sport through "pivotal and exciting" period Sutton, 47, handed job on permanent basis after impressing while in temporary charge over last three months and is "proud and privileged" to lead sport into "pivotal" times
Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2023 'Fandom' announced as key criteria for grading system as part of rugby league's new era Five areas, including supporters, performances, finance, stadium and catchment, will drive how clubs are assessed - and which league they will play in - from 2025
Leeds Live · Mar 1, 2023 Helen Skelton's ex Richie Myler's surprising link to Love Island bombshell Keanan Brand Keanan Brand is the latest rugby league player to enter the Love Island villa
ABC News · Feb 26, 2023 Australian sailing legend Syd Fischer who also played first-grade rugby league dies aged 95 A property developer renowned for being tough in sailing and business, Fischer contested the last of his 47 Sydney to Hobart yacht races in 2015 at the age of 88.