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Australia to host 2026 Rugby League World Cup

Australia have been handed hosting rights to the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with some matches to also be played in Papua New Guinea.

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From Rugby to Soccer: Diverse Sports Betting Options in Australia

Australia is a nation passionate about sports, and this enthusiasm is reflected in the diverse betting options available to sports fans. From rugby to soccer, Australians have a plethora of opportunities to engage with their favorite sports through ...

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Veteran rugby league caller David Morrow dies aged 71

Long-time rugby league caller David Morrow has died of brain cancer at age 71, just a week after his elevation to the NRL's hall of fame.

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Why is the Rugby League Challenge Cup final kicking-off at 3.07pm today?

Kick-off pushed back seven minutes in tribute

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Challenge Cup final changes kick-off time in tribute to rugby league legend Rob Burrow

A minute’s silence will be observed before both the men’s and women’s Challenge Cup finals after the death of Burrow aged 41

The Independent UK

Rob Burrow was ‘loving, kind and caring’, wife says

Ex-rugby league player Burrow died at the age of 41 after a four-and-a-half-year battle with Motor Neurone Disease.

The Independent UK

Prince William Leads Tributes As Rugby League Great Burrow Dies At 41

Prince William and former teammate Kevin Sinfield led the tributes to rugby league great Rob Burrow, who died on Sunday from motor neurone disease, aged 41.

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Rob Burrow death - updates: Prince William and Kevin Sinfield lead tributes to rugby star

Kevin Sinfield describes best friend Rob Burrow as a ‘beacon of hope and inspiration’ in emotional tribute

The Independent UK

Rob Burrow, the inspirational rugby league star, dies after battle with motor neurone disease

Former rugby league star diagnosed with the condition in 2019 having retired two years prior

The Independent UK

Rugby league player 'serious but stable' in hospital

The man in his 20s remained in a Newcastle hospital on Tuesday.

Newcastle Herald

Rugby league cult hero Terry Hill dies aged 52

Premiership-winning Manly centre Terry Hill has died while in the Philippines, aged 52.

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Ian Heads: a story-teller without peer and a true gentleman of rugby league

The journalist, who has died aged 81, was responsible for the Immortals concept but remained humble despite his status in the Australian game

The Guardian - AU

Confusion reigns in Super League as new rules and legal case cast shadow

Rugby league’s bright new dawn under IMG is in danger of being undermined by a lack of clarity over law changes prompted by head injury concerns

The Guardian - UK

‘Fast, brutal, brilliant’: NRL’s Las Vegas gamble comes up trumps

Rugby league may not be the world game - yet - but the NRL’s showcase event in Las Vegas has proven it is capable of thriving on a global stage.

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Super League 2.0: IMG’s clout sets stage for the sport’s latest new era

Rugby league’s top flight will receive more coverage and publicity than ever in the most concerted effort yet to grow the game

Evening Standard

Kevin Sinfield to leave England coaching role after summer tour

Rugby league great will switch focus for the Six Nations before stepping down after summer trip to Japan and New Zealand

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell hails Kevin Sinfield ahead of ultra marathons and England decision

Rugby League hero yet to commit his future to Red Rose

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Premiership-winning five-eighth Widdop retires

Former Melbourne and St George Illawarra five-eighth Gareth Widdop has retired from professional rugby league.

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Kevin Sinfield names ‘rugby union convert’ Rob Burrow his World Cup inspiration ahead of England quarter-final

Sinfield has raised more than £7million for Motor Neurone Disease causes in honour of his best friend Burrow

The Independent UK

Kate Middleton dubbed wheelchair rugby ‘natural’ after scoring conversion in front of World Cup winners

The Princess of Wales was celebrating diversity in Rugby League during a visit to Hull.

The Independent UK

Lachlan Coote retires from rugby league after fifth concussion in two years

The 33-year-old won three consecutive Super League titles with St Helens.

Daily Mirror

Hull KR rugby league star releases "emotional" statement as he ends career on health grounds

Hull Kingston Rovers star Lachlan Coote has called time on his career with immediate affect after the full-back received health advice and opted to walk away from the game

The Guardian - UK

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

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

Daily Mirror

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

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