Leeds Rhinos man called up to World Cup squad after NRL star’s injury
Kallum Watkins has had a late call-up to the England World Cup squad following an injury to NRL star Morgan Smithies. Smithies was the one player not named to the matchday squad and reserves selected to face Tonga in England’s opening match in Perth on Saturday, and it’s now been confirmed why.
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Rugby League World Cup predictions including winners, dark horse, top scorers and player of the tournament
Thursday morning marks the start of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup with the men’s, women’s, and wheelchair tournaments all taking place down under as Australia, New Zealand Papua New Guinea host the competition.
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BBC to offer limited Rugby League World Cup coverage as last-minute deal announced amid fan backlash
Just over 24 hours before the Rugby League World Cup starts, a limited broadcast deal for the BBC has been announced amid fan backlash that there was no free-to-air coverage of the tournament.
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Why Munster camp is puzzled by mammoth ‘hair cut’: Dogs’ solution to hooker headache: NRL Daily
The Storm could be set to lose veteran playmaker Cameron Munster, with his camp reportedly puzzled by the club’s recent contract extension offer.
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George Williams set to face new head coach on England duty as NRL switch confirmed
England captain George Williams won’t just be worried about impressing Brian McDermott in the nation’s World Cup opener against Tonga but also the opposition coach, Kristian Woolf, who will coach him at club level in 2027.
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How Castleford Tigers are shaping up ahead of 2027 as contracts, squad depth and next recruitment focus assessed
Earlier today, Castleford Tigers appointed their new head coach for 2027, with Paul Rowley joining the club on a three-year deal.
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‘We found the right person’: Broncos’ major recruiting coup as Knights’ secret weapon gone
The Broncos have officially confirmed that scouting guru Peter O’Sullivan will join the club as its new General Manager of Recruitment.
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NRL enforcer Nathan Brown becomes Super League club’s 11th signing for 2027
NRL enforcer Nathan Brown has had his long-awaited Super League move confirmed with the veteran prop inking a deal for the 2027 season.
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St Helens’ NRL target sends ‘over and out’ message with Super League switch imminent
St Helens’ target Tom Starling has bid farewell to NRL side Canberra Raiders with the hooker seemingly on the brink of joining the Super League club.
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NRL 2026: North Sydney Bears great Greg Florimo talks about fight to get the brand back into the NRL, rejection, Latrell Mitchell, marquee man, Mal…
North Sydney legend Greg Florimo says getting the Bears back into the NRL broke him physically and mentally, and now that they’re back he’s given coach Mal Meninga a warning over making Latrell Mitchell the new Perth club’s marquee man.
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Different ways to win – what Rugby League World Cup success looks like
Some teams have their eyes on a trophy – others are prioritising longer-term gains. BBC Sport assesses a Rugby League World Cup that comes at a pivotal time for the international game.
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Knights closing in on extension for Grand Final absentee forward
Rival clubs were monitoring the forward’s contract status before November 1.
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Mike Rush’s Parramatta Eels appointment a fascinating one
THE NRL’s Parramatta Eels sprung a surprise last week by appointing former St Helens CEO Mike Rush as its new chief executive.
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"They have money": Bears weighing up more big bids for 2028 as Munster lands on radar
The Perth Bears may be weighing up signing Cameron Munster for 2028. Perth were heavily linked to Munster as they began their squad builds for the 2027 campaign, but ultimately missed out on the Kangaroos five-eighth and Queensland State of Origin captain.
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Captain urges young gun to stay at Titans amid contract uncertainty
The figure he wants on his next deal has been disputed.
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