Rugby League News – 2012

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December

  • 31 – The feud over PRL. Details here.      2013 World Cup holds ket to sports success. Click here.      SBW went AWOL but now he’s LMFAO. Click here for details.
  • 30 – Dragons and Bunnies set for 30th Charity Shield. Details here.
  • 29 – RFL elects not to ban the shoulder charge. Details here.      Canadian Rugby League seeks head coach. Click here.
  • 28 – League feast for NDC fans. Details here.       League set for bumper year. Click here.
  • 27 – Leeds and Wakefield coaches welcome new changes. Details here.      Too much tinkering. Click here.
  • 25 – Alternative Christmas message. Details here.
  • 22 – First Greek coaches qualified. Details here.      Oxford v Cambridge 2013 varsity match. Details here.
  • 21 – BARLA squad named. Details here.       New International TV deal for NRL. Click here.
  • 20 – New Zealand League sees continued growth. Detail here.
  • 19 – Leeds responds to Government cuts. Details here.      Benefit of doubt rule scraped. Click here.      New State of origin eligibility rules. Click here for details.
  • 18 – Lebanon Rugby League sign deal with FI-TA. Details here.
  • 17 – Discord #47. Details here.
  • 16 – 3 positions available at Wales Rugby League. Details here.
  • 15 – Canadian Rugby League 2012 season in review. Details here.
  • 14 – Kumuls to remain intact. Details here.      Ghana completes first education course. Click here.
  • 13 – QLD Cup draw. Details here.
  • 12 – NRL new online deal. Details here.      Travels, column 1. Click here.      New Telstra deal a win for fans. Click here for details.      The unveiling. Details here.
  • 11 – GB Duo make Golden Boot short List. Details here.      Wales U16 trials launched. Click here.      U14 festival a huge success. Click here for details.
  • 10 – New Insignia not a good sign. Click here.       Souths 9s end in Chaos. Click here.      2010 Rugby League all stars. Click here for details.
  • 09 – Sun setting on suburban stadiums. Details here.
  • 08 – Rugby League World XIII revealed. Details here.
  • 07 – Discord #46. Details here.
  • 06 – Lagatois to submit Digicel Cup bid. Details here.
  • 05 – International Rugby League body to train refs. Details here.
  • 04 – Cook Islands v Lebanon. Details here.
  • 03 – Details of 2013 European Bowl announced. Details here.
  • 02 – Sheens to lead Kangaroos into World Cup. Details here.
  • 01 – Canada rise to 18th in RLIF world rankings. Details here.

November

  • 30 – Bosnia and Herzegovina closer to forming federation. Details here.      Parliamentary RL group chairman for award. Click here.      Expansion in Serbian Rugby League. Click here for details.
  • 29 – Discord #45. Details here.      Best strategy for suburban grounds. Click here.      Salary Cap stand off. Click here for details.      Clubs back ARLC shoulder ban. Details here.      Wales sunk by powerful Aussies. Click here.
  • 28 – Increases in Salary Cap? Details here.      Kiwi legend honoured again. Click here.
  • 27 – Suburban grounds days are numbered. Details here.
  • 26 – Battle of the radio station. Details here.      Red devils stars love of league. Click here.
  • 25 – $6 Million for new NRL boss. Details here.      Wales name team to face AIoS. Click here.
  • 24 – A-Z guide of Rugby League. Details here.
  • 23 – NRL stars turn out for Italy. Details here.      Shoulder Charge banned to avoid negligence charge. Click here.      NRL players short changed. Click here for details.      Time for the NRL to have a draft. Details here.
  • 22 – Ukraine completes first full season. Click here.      Wakefield partner with Oxford. Details here.
  • 21 – Discord edition 43. Details here.      NZRL back shoulder charge ban. Click here.      Coaches blast shoulder charge ban. Click here for details.       Wales v Australia IoS preview. Details here.
  • 20 – Origin locked in for 5 years. Details here.      Guttenbeil on crusade to Cook islands. Click here.      NRL new CEO no Rugby League fan. Click here for details.      Souths owe Russel $1.6 million. Details here.      Super League Magic weekend fixtures and times. Click here.
  • 19 – Super League fixtures and World Cup Inspiration. Details here.      Crowe to part with Rabbithos. Click here.      Members offered club back. Details here.
  • 18 – Leeds preparing a warm reception for Melbourne Storm. Details here.
  • 17 – Coogee wins. Details here.
  • 16 – Headingly to host world title decider in 2013. Click here for details.      NRL needs a salary cap exemption. Details here.      Melbourne set to Storm World Club Challenge. Click here.      Mikulov win division 2. Details here.      Beroun 2012 Champions. Click here for details.
  • 15 – Australian legends arrive. Details here.      Tussle in POM league drags on. Click here.
  • 14 – Manchester to hold 2013 and 2014 Magic weekends. Details here.      Lokomotiva Beroun and Mikulov Roosters win CZARLA grand finals. Click here.
  • 13 – USA highest ever ranking. Details here.      Kumuls avoid big guns. Click here.      England brush off Autumn International series criticism. Click here for details.      Anderson new NRL referees boss. Details here.
  • 12 – RLEF completes phase 2 of the Coaching strategy. Details here.      World Cup mascots. Click here.      RFL launch state of the game survey. Click here for details.      England 48 – France 4. Details here.
  • 11 – Discord edition 42. Details here.      Why there is no CEO. Click here.      England in good shape for world cup. Click here for Details.
  • 10 – Super League clubs back policy review. Details here.
  • 09 – England can Challenge. Details here.      Dolphins are favourites. Click here.      Poland: Rugby League’s newest powerhouse. Click here for details.
  • 08 – Money woes threaten Polish Hopes of making international debut. Details here.      Lockyer tackling International eligibility. Click here.
  • 07 – Rugby Super Stars and New York Knights in Sandy relief. Details here.      Big Issue #29. Click here.      Fijians knew of Civenoceva’s 2013 plans in July. Click here for details.       Discord edition 41. Details here.      Money threatens POlish International debut against Hungary. Click here.
  • 06 – England 44 – France 6. Details here.      Hela takes first Steps. Click here.      NRL face legal action over sacking referees. Click here for details.      Lebanon development officer position vacant in Beirut. Click here.
  • 05 – Tomkins breaks try scoring record. Details here.
  • 03 – What now for Folau? Details here.      England expect stern France test. Click here.
  • 02 – Autumn Internationals are a hot ticket. Details here.
  • 01 – WA a candidate for new NRL club. Details here.      NRL get slice od $1Billion pie. Click here.

October

  • 31 – No quit attitude. Details here.      Rugby League World Cup visits Parliament. Click here.      WA Rugby league unveils new logo. Click here for details.      NRL facing showdown with players. Details here.
  • 30 – Wales overpowered by England. Details here.      No leader. Click here.      Grant makes expectations clear to clubs. Click here for details.      Grassroots could be hurt. Details here.
  • 29 – Visitors handle Chiefs. Details here.      Challenge Cup 1st round draw. Click here.      $200 Million fighting fund. Click here for details.      Bid teams left in wilderness. Details here.      England demolish Wales. Click here.
  • 28 – 5 year ARLC game plan. Details here.      Expansion not part of ARLC’s vision. Click here.      Spreading the rugby league gospel in Fiji. Click here for details.      Harrigan calls for NRL rule book change. Details here.
  • 27 – Tickets on sale for 2013 World Cup. Details here.      Tony Archer, Russel Smith in line for referees jobs. Click here.      Harrigan sacked from referees job. Click here for details.
  • 26 – Harrigan and Raper sacked. Details here.      Gower to play for Italy in World Cup. Click here.      State of Origin up for sale. Click here for details.
  • 25 – Hawaii Chiefs name squad. Details here.      Parliamentary group hosts World Cup. Click here.      New improved formula for Origin and Internationals. Click here for details.
  • 24 – Winter game is back. Details here.      Tuqiri eyes Fiji world cup spot. Click here.      France 20-6 Wales. Click here for details.      Beroun still without loss. Click here.
  • 23 – Football could learn from League. Details here.      Hawaiian Chiefs ready. Click here.
  • 22 – Ireland 4-56 England Knights. Details here.
  • 21 – Good result for USA. Details here.        Philippines 86-00 Thailand. Click here.
  • 20 – France 20-6 Wales. Details here.
  • 19 – Legacy lives on. Details here.      NRL hall of fame should replace immortals. Click here.
  • 18 – Thursday night games for 2013. Details here.      Discord edition 39. Click here.      Lam heads PNG legends. Click here for details.      Cut Umbilical chord connecting Origin and Australian team. Details here.      Shoulder charge in the cross hairs. Click here.
  • 17 – International award for Garvey. Details here.      Smith named worlds best. Click here.      Beroun clinch BARLA leadership. Click here for details.       New Zealand residents team. Details here.      Johnson named rookie of the year. Click here.
  • 16 – Australia 18-10 New Zealand. Click here.      Lam glad jobs finally out. Click here.
  • 15 – Remembrance Cup finalised. Details here.      Jr Kangaroos 48-16 Jr New Zealand. Click here.      Far and Wide #19. Click here for details.      Scotland 18-30 Ireland. Details here.      Kangaroos beat Kiwis in Townsville. Click here.      Bradford Bulls foundation. Click here for details.      Rugby League expands in Sicily. Details here.
  • 14 – NOt yet done. Details here.      PNG find common ground. Click here.      Australia’s Kiwis. Click here for details.
  • 13 – Kangaroos need fulltime coach. Details here.
  • 12 – BARLA 8-28 Central Coast. Details here.      BARLA 36-18 Souths Juniors. Click here.
  • 11 – RLIF challenges Australia to fix eligibility mess. Details here.      I’m in if Lam is. Click here.      Kangaroos golden era near an end. Details here.
  • 10 – One tough nut. Click here.      Junior Kiwis named. Click here.      Origin tarnished. Click here for details.
  • 09 – Up Cup and away. Details here.      First husband and wife refereeing team. Click here.      A tough nut. Click here for details.
  • 08 – RLWC ticket deals. Details here.      Cedars. Click here.
  • 07 – Widnes welcome USA. Details here.
  • 06 – Leeds 26-18 Warrington. Details here.      Lebanon take on Cook Islands with two teams. Click here.
  • 05 – Sammut on song in Copenhagen. Details here.      First all-locals match in Bosnia Herzegovina. Click here.      Super League grand final hottest ticket in town. Click here for details.      Our league, our team. Details here.
  • 04 – NRL star to coach hawaii. Details here.      No 1 ranking on the line. Click here.      Kiwis warn juniors of Mals poaching raids. Click here for details.
  • 03 – Tomkins named man of steel. Details here.      Islands move for Iptas Cup. Click here.
  • 02 – China set for Rugby League. Click here.       QLD indigenous to play Hawaii. Details here.      Lebanon plays Cook Islands. Click here for details.      New Zealand test squad. Details here.      Australia name test squad. Click here.
  • 01 – 3 million watch the grand final. Details here.      Junior Kangaroos squad. Click here.      Junior Kiwi squad. Click here for details.

September

  • 30 – Melbourne Storm win NRL GF. Details here.      Newtown Jets take NSW Cup GF. Click here.      Wests Thrash Raiders in Toyota Cup GF. Click here for details.      Sheffield take Championship GF. Details here.      Doncaster beat Barrow in Championship 1 GF. Click here.
  • 29 – Far and wide #17. Details here.
  • 28 – Grant Shares fans fears. Details here.      Sammut named for malta in Denmark International. Click here.      Johns named 8th immortal. Click here for details.      NZ development officer mid to far North. Details here.
  • 27 – Kumuls comprise locals. Details here.      Discord. Click here.
  • 26 – Kiwi Train on squad. Details here.
  • 25 – Victorian Born Stormer to miss out on Grand final. Details here.      London Broncos looking for the right venue. Details here.      Sheens quits Tigers. Click here.      Papalii chooses QLD over Kiwis. Click here for details.
  • 24 – Fears for video refs in Grand final. Details here.      Seagulls claim back to back titles. Click here.      England to play Autumn Series. Click here for details.      Heads up PNG. Details here.
  • 23 – Tony Cochrane keen for NRL top job. Details here.      Wigan to face Leeds in Semi. Click here.      Late Uate try saves Aussies. Click here for details.      Papali to ditch Kiwis. Details here.      far and wide 16. Click here.
  • 22 – Series Clinched. Details here.      European Shield game 6, match report. Click here.
  • 21 – Mal Meninga wont coax Kiwi Pair. Details here.      Coventry for Championship 1. Click here.      European Shield preview. Click here for details.
  • 20 – Kasiano set to side with Kiwis. Details here.      Telstra may end naming right. Click here.      Women in rugby thank PRL. Click here for details.      PNG team for PM XIII clash. Details here.      World rankings on the line. Click here.      Canada names team. Click here for details.
  • 19 – PNG on right track. Details here.      Lam puts belief back in local lads. Click here.      Rugby League of the Extraordinary. Click here for details.      Super League academies on the up. Details here.      Welcome to CH. Eh! Click here.
  • 18 – Lam keen on local talent. Details here.      Expansion confusion. Click here.      New Zealand U16 and U18 teams. Click here for details.      Oxford to be admitted into Championship 1. Details here.
  • 17 – Pitch reconstruction for Headingly. Details here.      Vauxhall win Rugby League title. Click here.      Colonial Cup in CT. Click here for details.
  • 16 – Intrust Super Cup set to Rock. Details here.      Headingly to get a new pitch. Click here.
  • 15 – Ex-players to be the answer? Details here.      QRL ignore ARLC edict. Click here.      Bradford Bull to stay in Super League. Click here for details.
  • 14 – RFL launches rugby League of the extraordinary. Details here.      Super League Dream team. Click here.      Discord edition 34. Click here for details.      Colonial Cup 2. Details here.      PNG League legends concept to see Kumuls play. Click here.
  • 13 – Kumuls get 3 matches. Details here.      Top tries of 2012 NRL season. Click here.      Australian clubs could help save game. Click here for details.      Tandy bid to play in France. Details here.      Nara clinches Russian Open. Click here.
  • 12 – NRL council pushes for increase in funding. Details here.      Wales names squad for Tri-Nations. Click here.      Central Rugby League looks to expand. Click here for details.      Far and wide #14. Details here.      Sea Eagles to play in China. Click here.
  • 11 – The big issue #24. Details here.      Most valuable player. Click here.      PNG PM XIII team picked. Click here for details.      Australian PM XIII named. Details here.
  • 10 – PNG champs take cup bounty. Details here.      Fiji to play Italy in Sydney. Click here.      Fiji planning ahead of World Cup. Click here for details.
  • 09 – USA win! Details here.       USA reps in play offs down under. Click here.      Ooh ahhh Utah. Click here for details.
  • 08 – Set for Showdown. Details here.      NZRL Secondary Schools awards night. Click here.      Tigers wish. Click here for details.      Keinhorst gets Leeds extension. Click here.      North American Double header. Details here.      Best finished 15 season at Sharks. Click here for details.
  • 07 – RFL lifts Stankevich ban. Details here.      ARLC too reactive. Click here.      NZRL National Secondary Schools Semi Finals. Click here for details.      Bid brings in Blocker. Details here.      BARLA GB 48 – Army 6. Click here.      BARLA norty west clubs meeting. Click here for details.      South Wales look to 2013. Details here.      Wilkinson saddened by game switch. Click here.
  • 06 – England are going higher! Details here.      NZRL National Secondary Schools Day 3. Click here.      Rohan Lund rejects NRL CEO position. Details here.       Canada name strong squad for Colonial Cup. Click here.      Suspension loophole must be closed. Click here for details.      Late Change to Tomahawks. Details here.
  • 05 – USA line up for Colonial Cup game 1. Details here.       Game in best shape ever. Click here.       Barba wins! Click here for details.
  • 04 – Game on. Details here.      NZRL National Secondary Schools Day 2. Click here.        McLachlan Rejects role. Click here for details.      Dunhaney Par and Vauxhall to clash in Grand Final. Details here.
  • 03 – Muruks Stand up. Details here.      Kumul captain breaks silence. Click here.       NZRL National Secondary Scools Day 1. Click here for details.      Utah win!. Details here.
  • 02 – Vauxhall and Dunhaney Park into finals. Details here.        Germany defeat Serbia in second test. Click here.
  • 01 – The year players and referees walked off mid game. Details here.      Far and wide #13. Click here.       NSW team for Harmony Cup. Click here for details.      Mediterranean team for Harmony Cup. Details here.      Tonga Team for Harmony Cup. Click here.

August

  • 31 – RLEF 10th annual council meeting. Details here.      Germany beat serbia in first test. Click here.      More footy. Click here for details.      Kumuls Million. Details here.      Big Issue #23. Click here.       Shoulder Charge Rule Change. Click here for details.      RFL launches new Charity. Details here.
  • 30 – John Grant talk up Gill McLachlan. Details here.      NRLs next cash cow. Click here.      Trio in running to becoming ARLC boss. Click here for details.
  • 29 – NFL’s Jaguars congratulate Axemen. Click here.      Vegas Baby. Details here.      Players should get $7 million. Click here.      NRL to build a War chest. Click here for details.      Add-ons take price to $1.25 billion. Details here.
  • 28 – More, More, More. Details here.      Sharks secure financial future. Click here.      Jamaican Semi-Finalists set. Click here for details.      League coming to Vegas. Details here.
  • 27 – Challenge Cup final: Warrington 35-18 Leeds. Details here.      Axemen champs in Epic encounter. Click here.
  • 26 – Axemen 2012 USARL champions. Details here.      Melbourne Storm Game called off. Click here.        Expanded player pool. Click here for details.
  • 25 – Northampton withdrawal from Championship 1. Details here.      Wembley to Celebrate stars. Click here.      A dead rubber. Click here for details.
  • 24 – 5 heroes to be honoured at Wembley. Details here.      ARLC lets TV take over. Click here.       Silverwood to Referee the Challenge Cup finals. Click here for details.      Madge and Manhattan. Details here.      Broncos tame the Bulls. Click here.
  • 23 – Big guns clash in Challenge Cup. Details here.      Doyle steps down as NZRL CEO. Click here.      Two ref debate. Click here for details.
  • 22 – PNG NRL bid expands to Bougainville. Details here.      Port Moresby RL board told to come clean. Click here.      Colonial Cup. Click here for details.      ARL keen to stream games live. Details here.      Far and wide, no 12. Click here.      All Ireland championships. Click here for details.      BC beat Utah. Details here.
  • 21 – British Columbia beat Utah. Details here.      $90 million in the bank. Click here.      The big issue, no 22. Click here for details.      Daley appointed NSW coach. Details here.      Celts champions of North Wales. Click here.
  • 20 – ARLC announces TV deal. Details here.      Nine and Fox retain TV rights. Click here.      PNG line up two tough test. Click here for details.      USARL championship final 6pm in Boston. Details here.
  • 19 – Serbian Youth Festival Game 3. Details here.      Back to back Knights. Click here.      Rugby League world cup. Click here for details.
  • 18 – Serbian Youth Festival Game 2. Details here.
  • 17 – Serbian Youth Festival Game 1. Details here.      Grant saved country. Click here.      Grand Final XV in America. Click here for details.      International round up #3. Details here.
  • 16 – Serbia Hosts U18s Festival. Details here.      Bring it on. Click here.      AMNRL Championship teams decided. Click here for details.      Canada 36-18 Lebanon. Details here.      Exciting addition to NZRL National competition. Click here.      NZRL secondary schools competition. Click here for details.
  • 15 – Canberra to host Rugby league test blockbuster. Details here.      NRL clubs bid to regain control of Rugby League. Click here.      International Round up #2. Click here for details.
  • 14 – English Midlands youth set for Serbian Festival. Click here.      Rugby League Rising. Click here.      Cup final XV. Click here for details.      Bunnies to take on Kumuls. Details here.      South Wales Grand Finals Day. Click here.
  • 13 – Lahanis enter finals with decent form. Details here.      Team must prepare now. Click here.
  • 12 – World Cup tickets go on sale 1 year out. Details here.      Axemen and Boston through to USARL championship finals. Click here.
  • 11 – Canada defeat Lebanon. Details here.      Italy continue preparations with german rout. Click here.
  • 10 – Lebanon squad navigate tense path. Click here.      Gurias assured of Minor title. Click here.      Lebanon arrive in Canada. Click here for details.      Storm to make history. Details here.
  • 09 – Lebanon squad for tour match. Details here.      Not so common in Boston. Click here.
  • 08 – International Round up #2. Details here.
  • 07 – Play off pressure. Details here.
  • 06 – Ooh Aah Utah. Details here.      RLWC2013 extend volunteer deadline. Click here.
  • 05 – Semi Finals set. Details here.      Stuart quits Blues. Click here.      Only weeks in Philadelphia. Click here for details.
  • 04 – England academy to play Australian Schoolboys. Details here.      ESL Statement. Click here.      Wales to have first ever women’s side. Click here for details.
  • 03 – RLEF announce new appointment. Details here.
  • 02 – RFL statement: Bradford Bulls. Details here.
  • 01 – Super League searches new title sponsor. Details here.      Bulls appeal to RFL for decision. Click here.

July

  • 31 – Latest RLIF world rankings. Details here.      Boston signal tide is turning. Click here.
  • 30 – War at the Shore Scores. Details here.      RFL cast doubt on consortiums second bid. Click here for details.      England U18s open with win in Middle east. Click here.      Rugby League can now move forward. Click here for details.
  • 29 – Liban Espoir prepare for Lions. Details here.      Norway name squad for Nordic Cup. Click here.      Halifax beat Featherstone in Northern Rail Cup final. Click here for details.
  • 28 – England academy squad to face Parramatta. Details here.      RFL statement on Bradford Bulls. Click here.      Sweden ready for Nordic Cup. Click here for details.
  • 27 – Sun, Fun, Surf and Footy. Details here.
  • 26 – Northern Rail Cup final Preview. Details here.
  • 25 – Wales Dragonhearts 28-26 Irish Wolfhounds. Details here.
  • 24 – War at the shore XV. Details here.
  • 23 – 2013 World Cup schedule. Details here.     Canada defeats Jamaica. Click here.      Midwest 7s. Click here for details.
  • 22 -Powell targets first NRC win. Details here.
  • 21 – South Win. Details here.
  • 20 – North vs. South. Details here.      Far and wide, no 6. Click here.
  • 19 – RFL announces record turnover. Details here.      AMNRL playoff format. Click here.
  • 17 – Workington to host Rugby League World Cup games. Details here.
  • 16 – Czechs take out European bowl. Details here.      Muruks the real deal. Click here.      Eagles see off Crocs. Click here for details.      Gurias show no mercy on Lahanis. Details here.
  • 15 – Big finish coming. Details here.      Clubs split over Bradford. Click here.
  • 13 – PNGRFL case not listed. Details here.
  • 10 – Stockyarders Win! Details here.
  • 09 – Italy go top of Euro Shield. Details here.
  • 05 – Maroons seal 7th Victory. Details here.      England overpowered by Exiles. Click here.
  • 04 – Potter back as Bradford Boss. Details here.      BARLA roar at the 9s. Click here.      BARLA teach Czechs a Lesson. Click here for details.      Ireland domestic action heats up. Details here.
  • 02 – Cup matches turn ugly. Details here.      Bulls make coaching staff redundant. Click here.
  • 01 – PNG NRL bid sponsors juniors. Details here.      Kumuls have busy schedule. Click here.

June

  • 30 – Larrat to step down as FFRXIII president. Details here.      Jamaican Championships off to a good start. Click here.     Dutch delegation attends FFRXIII AGM. Click here for details.      XIII Del Ducato Italian Champions. Details here.      England boosted by Exiles match. Click here.
  • 29 -r-Evolution Grand Final. Details here.
  • 28 – Shark Attack. Details here.      Cumbria crowned 9s winners. Click here.
  • 27 – Bradford will finish Season. Details here.
  • 26 – Bradford go into administration. Details here.      More Bush Games. Click here.
  • 25 – Lebanon Train on squad. Details here.      England Lionhearts 56-8 Wales Dragonhearts. Click here.      Emerging lions Czech out. Click here for details.
  • 23 – Grant tells players to take Nation over Origin. Details here.
  • 22 – Ireland to take on Scotland in belfast. Details here.
  • 21 – BARLA finish Jamaican tour with victory. Details here.
  • 20 – Discord edition 25. Details here.      Cumbria to re-pitch for World Cup. Click here.       Ghana Rugby League development manager. Click here for details.      Tripoli City crowned Lebanese Championship. Details here.      ARLC must close international Origin loop hole. Click here.
  • 19 – Kiwis call for Origin eligibility change. Details here.      Kasiano defection threatens International game. Click here.      International: Wales 16-28 France. Click here for details.
  • 18 – 2012 European Bowl announced. Details here.      Student International: Wales 20-18 England. Click here.      Student International: Scotland 36-24 Ireland. Click here for details.      Academy too good for France. Details here.      England defeat Exiles in game 1. Click here.      Kiwis up in arms over Origin poaching. Click here for details.
  • 16 – wales 16-28 France. Details here.      England clinches victory. Click here.
  • 15 – Grant clears up Gallop exit rumours. Details here.      Revised Exiles squad. Click here.
  • 14 – France squad for wales International. Details here.      Rugby League Leadership – A History lesson. Click here.
  • 13 – Blues win Origin 2. Details here.      Wales squad for France International. Click here.      Jamaica A fall to the GB cougars. Click here for details.
  • 12 – Royal Air-force warn Team Canada. Details here.        Canada name squad for Air-Force clash. Click here.
  • 11 – Malta come from behind to beat Denmark. Details here.      Ireland name squad. Click here.      Serbia defeats Italy in Euro Shield. Click here for details.
  • 09 – Canada name their squad for internationals. Details here.      2012 Federazione Italian RFL kicks off. Click here.      Knight edge out wildcats. Click here for details.
  • 07 – Another Super League: Moffett. Details here.      Gallop departure a travesty for the game. Click here.
  • 06 – Eyebrows raised over Port Moresby Rugby League elections. Details here.      Exiles name squad. Click here for details.
  • 05 – Gallop quits as NRL Boss. Details here.      First Italian Schools play Rugby League, Click here.
  • 04 – AMNRL Round 1 results. Details here.
  • 03 – Don’t sell out international footy. Details here.      Perth in shock bid for Origin. Click here.
  • 02 – New Chairman of Wales Rugby League. Details here.      Appointments to NZRL Board. Click here.

May

  • 31 – Czech referee makes history. Details here.      PNG may join QLD Cup. Click here.      NRL referees have lost faith in Harrigan. Click here for details.      Pardubice in second place. Details here.
  • 25 – NZRL announces $500k surplus. Details here.      JARLA Receives government recognition. Click here.
  • 24 – Blues go down fight. Details here.      State of Origin most watched. Click here.
  • 21 – AMNRL season 15. Details here.      9 giving us a raw deal. Click here.
  • 19 – West is best in Wales origin game. Details here.
  • 18 – Parliamentary group disappointed with BBC decision. Details here.
  • 17 – FIRL continues with coaching and referee courses. Details here.      Malta opening round results. Click here.
  • 16 – Germany snatch victory in Euro Shield Opener. Details here.      Italy name Euro Shield squad. Click here.      Malta Championship draw. Click here for details.
  • 15 – Challenge Cup Semis. Details here.
  • 14 – Tonga win Ohana Cup. Details here.      NSW name Origin squad. Click here.      League issues to be resolves at meeting. Click here for details.
  • 12 – Hull FC and CRL pioneer international link. Details here.
  • 11 – Sydney miss out on League tests. Details here.      AMNRL partners with Grand Prix. Details here.
  • 10 – CRL BC championship. Details here.      Glocestershire All Golds join Championship 1 in 2013. Click here.      Rugby League Ireland season kicks off. Click here for details.
  • 09 – Port Moresby referees seeking meeting with PNGNRL. Details here.      League demand change. Click here.      Jamaican Hurricanes claim historic victory. Click here for details.
  • 08 – Muruks tame Simbu Lions. Details here.      Crocs board overhauled. Click here.      Tomahawks squad for Ohana Cup. Click here for details.
  • 07 – Growth for Italia RFL. Details here.      Carter hails world cup plans. Click here.
  • 05 – WC final at Old Trafford. Details here.      9s bid to get more adds into matches. Click here.
  • 04 – Melbourne wants permanent State of Origin. Details here.
  • 03 – Rugby League in WWII. Details here.      Old Trafford gets WC final. Click here.
  • 02 – Challenge Cup quarter finals draw. Details here.      Jamaica host first Primary School Championships. Click here for details.      Swedens super 9s Nordic RL season opener. Click here.      CZRLA division 1 season kicks off. Details here.
  • 01 – Referees told to apologize for media spat. Details here.

April

  • 30 – RLWC meetings. Details here.
  • 29 – First time in international arena for FIRL. Details here.
  • 28 – Wolverines Tickets go on sale. Details here.      Tomahawks tough test. Click here.      Jamaica intercol Rugby League championships. Click here for details.      FIRL launches season. Details here.
  • 27 – Italy launches season. Details here.
  • 26 – International rescue. Details here.
  • 25 – Test in Gallipoli closer to reality. Details here.      Whitehaven lose World Cup matches. Click here.      Russia names squad for Euro Shield. Click here for details.
  • 24 –
  • 23 – Serbia Squad for European Shield. Details here.      BARLA Great Britain defeats Royal Navy. Click here.      Loko inspires Mioks. Click here for details.      Isapea breaks drought. Details here.      Leeds express interest in Cross-code game. Click here.
  • 22 – League-Rugby gap closing. Click here.
  • 21 – Germans unveil best prepared squad. Details here.
  • 20 – Australia beat New Zealand. Details here.      Australia Grind down New Zealand. Click here.      NRL clubs keen to scrap ANZAC test. Click here for details.
  • 19 – Wales student train on squad. Details here.       USA v Tonga. Click here.      Wales name squad for French test. Click here for details.
  • 18 – US Storm Warning. Details here.      Kiwis name 3 debutantes for test. Click here.
  • 17 – California here we come. Details here.
  • 16 – City v Country teams. Details here.
  • 15 – History in Utah. Details here.
  • 12 – Digicel Cup launched. Details here.      Challenge Cup earlier rounds results. Click here.
  • 11 – Gallop and NRL on notice to take action. Details here.       Wales Rugby League seek new Chairman. Click here.       Silverwood to referee Aus v NZ test. Click here for details.
  • 10 – RFL Chairman, Lewis to go to Wimbledon. Details here.
  • 09 – Raiders look to China. Details here.
  • 06 – Rugby League kicks off in British Columbia. Click here.
  • 05 – England youth too good for Wales youth. Details here.      BARLA head coach appointed. Click here.      Nth Wales v Sth Wales to be screened internationally. Click here for details.       Richo calls for suburban footy to be axed. Click here.
  • 04 – North Wales 9s results. Details here.      Titans sell center of excellence. Click here.
  • 03 – Wales v England U16 squads. Details here.
  • 01 – Gallop hatches plan to rescue Titans. Details here.

March

  • 31 – Canada International Schedule announced. Details here.
  • 30 – Colonial Cup 2012. Details here.
  • 29 – Super league televised in Australia. Details here.      Wales to take on France in Wrexhan in June. Click here.
  • 28 – League receives full government recognition in Ukraine. Details here.      Aloha Tonga. Click here.
  • 27 – Kumuls ready to cash in. Details here.      Challenge Cup 4th round draw. Click here.
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  • 25 – France gearing up for 2013 world cup. Details here.
  • 24 – Canadian Rugby League schedule announced. Details here.      Something for everyone. Click here.      Titans seek cash injection from NRL. Click here for details.
  • 23 – Italians delight at world cup schedule. Details here.      BBC to show Challenge Cup  and Super League show till 2016. Click here.      League refs cry foul over lack of consultation. Click here for details.      Millenium stadium to host double header. Details here.      Gold Coast titanic debt. Details here.
  • 22 – World Cup tournament Schedule announced. Click here.      Governance foundation project launched. Details here.      England youth squads named. Click here for details.      Cardiff to host world cup opener and double header. Click here.      Rugby League development officer to carry torch. Details here.      USA RLWC schedule announced. Click here.
  • 21 – 15 Years of the NRL. Click here.       U20’s to get state of origin. Details here.
  • 20 – Guru remains acting chairman of PNG Rugby League. Details here.      Post Game wrap up. Click here.
  • 19 – USA retain donnybrook Cup. Details here.
  • 18 – South Africa enters new Era. Details here.       Tomahawks win Donnybrook Cup. Click here.
  • 17 – Canada Rugby League to hold British Columbia coaching course. Details here.
  • 16 – RLEF making great strides. Details here.      Super league wants to expand world club challenge. Click here.       Get ready to scrumble. Click here for details.
  • 15 – Lebanese rugby league celebrates 10 years. Details here.      Bundesliga kicks off in Germany. Click here.      Super league and Challenge cup televised in the USA. Click here for details.        USA Donnybrook Line up named. Details here.
  • 14 – Immortals lose their Rugby League record. Details here.
  • 13 – Whitehaven’s Rugby League World Cup hopes under threat. Details here.
  • 12 – Ottawa join CRL championship. Details here.
  • 11 – Rugby League in Tasmania. Details here.       Muruks set sight on digicel cup. Details here.      Croc country ion CT. Click here for details.
  • 10 – Rugby League making huge strides in North Wales. Details here.       I feel sorry for refs. Click here.      Britains finest. Click here for details.
  • 09 – Rugby League presents to sports equity conference. Details here.      Powerade sponsor the Donnybrook Cup. Click here.      NRL to trial video challenge system. Click here.       Too much at stake for clubs. Click here.
  • 08 – Ireland college league up and running. Details here.      Rugby League a big hit with NZ viewers. Click here.       St Patricks day Rugby Festival. Click here for details.
  • 05 – Serbia and Hungary increase co-operation. Details here.      RLIF breaks new ground in Ghana. Click here.
  • 02 – Owen Glenn Buys into Warriors. Details here.

February

  • 29 – RFL heralds new era. Details here.      German rugby league first to see graduates. Click here.      Tragedy mars U18s international in Lebanon. Click here for details.      Rugby League gets Royal approval. Details here.
  • 28 – Commission finds cash for Kangaroos. Details here.
  • 26 – Rugby League comes to Hamilton. Click here.
  • 25 – South Africa and Netherlands joing RLEF. Details here.        Lebanon 22-22 Saudis Schools. Click here.      Italy shape up for new Rugby League season. Click here for details.      AMNRL collegiate development manager. Details here.
  • 24 – Players need to be paid. Details here.      Melbourne and Auckland put in bids for Origin. Click here.      TV fight for Origin. Click here for details.
  • 23 – Club bosses set sights on $5m Salary Cap. Details here.      Rugby in America. Click here.      Sponsor for Donnybrook Cup. Click here for details.      Saudis arrive in Lebanon. Details here.      Go Goldy. Click here.
  • 22 – Donnybrook Cup Rugby fest. Details here.       ARL commission seeks further details. Click here.      Serbian awards ceremony. Click here for details.      Hemel join Championships 1. Details here.      McIntyre system scraped. Click here.      Lloyd Robinson to get facelift. Details here.
  • 21 – Clubs wrestle to stay in control. Details here.      NRL clubs join forces. Click here.      QLD Cup on ch9. Click here for details. DB Cup Rugby Fest. Details here.       Dawn of a new day. Click here.
  • 20 – Bid to expand world club challenge. Details here.      Winning. Click here.
  • 19 – Kangaroos still not paid. Details here.      World Club Challenge. Click here.
  • 18 – League the big prize. Details here.      Wolf Hounds squad. Click here.      Manly lose World Club Challenge. Click here for details.
  • 17 – Leeds win World Club Challenge. Details here.      Serbian Rugby League Holds Awards ceremony. Click here.      RFL boss eyes global expansion. Click here for details.      Breaking Records. Details here.
  • 16 – Manly favorites for WCC. Details here.      Channel 10 to bid for NRL rights. Click here.      Perth in contention for Test match. Click here for details.
  • 15 – POMs super 9s enters finals. Details here.      Perth expansion could deny Central Coast NRL dream. Click here.      Ch9 bows to fan fury. Click here for details.      Enga loses long time backer. Details here.
  • 14 – Midwest schedule. Details here.      Official vehicle partner. Click here.      Lahanis build on young talent. Click here for details.      Guria Players must fight for spot. Details here.      Muruks resecure lineup. Click here.
  • 13 – Rugby’s great split. Details here.        Consortium keen to start new NRL side in Perth. Click here.      English participation tops 100,000. Click here for details.
  • 12 – Tassie AFL club backs Storm. Details here.      League will be king in 5 years. Click here.      Leading League referee come out. Click here for details.
  • 11 – Philippines domestic comp targeted for 2012. Details here.      ARL commission ready to take on AFL. Click here.      French sign new TV deal. Click here for details.       Get your wolfhounds jersey. Details here.
  • 10 – Issues the NRL must tackle. Details here.      Cut in value of online and mobile rights set to hit the NRL hard. Click here.      Knights to visit Fiji. Click here for details.      Al Jazeera sport to cover Catalans matches (In French). Details here.      Iowa City Crash. Click here.
  • 09 – Donnybrook Cup Venue. Details here.       DC Slayers to tour Jamaica in May. Click here.      PNGRFL set Criteria. Click here for details.      February update. Details here.      Tickets selling fast for WCC. Click here.      Two Italians in Sydney. Click here for details.
  • 08 – Sea Eagles World Club Challenge squad list. Details here.      NRL won’t budge on schedule. Click here.      US Forces. Click here for details.      Iptas cup does not owe anything to Mendi Rugby League. Details here.      Wigmen are out! Click here.      Concussed players must be kept from field. Click here for details.
  • 07 – World Club Challenge heading for a sell out. Details here.      Catalans switch Wigan match to Montpellier. Click here.       League heavyweights support grassroots. Click here for details.      NRL and Cricket clash catches out channel 9. Details here.      Mandi rejects Iptas Cup. Click here.      Academy Stars get best of both worlds. Click here for details.
  • 06 – Catoni in France. Details here.      Manly at full strength for WCC. Click here.      NRL all stars triumph. Click here for details.      Tuks dominate South African finals. Details here.      Widnes reject safety concerns. Click here.
  • 05 – Sunday Night NRL on the cards. Details here.      Grassroots funding is key. Click here.      Donnybrook events. Click here for details.
  • 04 – NRL allstars win. Details here.      All star games build relationships between communities. Click here.      No team dies on my watch. Click here for details.      New apparel brand for Kiwis. Details here.
  • 03 – Super League more entertaining. Details here.      Harrah’s on board. Click here.       A decade in charge. Click here for details.       Liban Espoir v Federation XIII Match report. Details here.
  • 01 – Sports veteran leads the way for PNG NRL bid. Details here.      Parliament celebrated leagues success. Click here.

January

  • 31 – USA Player pool. Details here.      WHRFL to hold refs clinic. Click here.      Nicholas honoured by the RFL. Click here for details.      Muruks rescued. Details here.
  • 30 – UK clubs enjoy community congress. Details here.      Malta RL announce three year sponsorship deal. Click here.      Wolves victorious down under. Click here for details.      World Cup planning. Details here.       Gulf Isapea register for Digicel cup, Details here.
  • 29 – Jimmy Keinhorst keen to take his chance. Details here.      More Fiji schools want to play Rugby league. Details here.      Rival bid for new WA NRL licence. Click here.
  • 28 – Canada to play Royal Air Force. Details here.      European Coaches pass next test. Click here.      Presidents XIII v Federation XIII match report. Click here for details.
  • 27 -Lam: Keep politics out of League. Details here.
  • 26 – RFL purcgase Odsal Stadium. Details here.
  • 25 – Rugby League dominates response to proposed BBC changes. Details here.      Parliamentary group delight at BBC U-turn. Click here.      Stobart new sponsor of Super League. Details here.
  • 24 – Rugby League players form their own Union. Details here.      State development managers. Click here.
  • 23 – The Irish are coming. Details here.      PNGRFL have 20 affiliates. Click here.       Wales Rugby League pleased with Trial Numbers. Click here for details.      Sydney subcommittee invites all. Details here.
  • 22 – Gallop signs new 4 year deal with NRL. Details here.
  • 21 – Mining magnate next Nathan Tinkler for NRL. Details here.      Discord edition 3. Click here.
  • 20 – Captains may get the right to challenge referee calls. Details here.      Eden park to host 2012 Australia v New Zealand test. Click here.      RLIF team finds way to progress. Click here for details.
  • 19 – Independent NRL commission weeks away. Details here.      NRL All Stars Named. Click here.
  • 18 – 3 more years of Rugby League on Sports Net World. Details here.
  • 17 – RFL get drugs backng. Details here.
  • 16 – More teams for AMNRL. Details here.      Guns shoot to top of Agmark League 9s challenge. Click here.      AMNRL west. Click here for details.
  • 14 – Pakistan to play UAE in March. Details here.
  • 13 – AMNRL January update. Details here.
  • 12 – Discord edition 2. Details here.
  • 11 – PNGRFL regional officers assist leagues prepare for AGM. Details here.
  • 10 – Champions League for Rugby League. Details here.      Lebanese rep selection. Click here.
  • 09 – Calling on referees. Details here.
  • 08 – New South African Boss interview. Details here.
  • 06 – AMNRL Road to the world cup. Details here.      Discord Edition 1. Click here.      New Zealand should compensate the Cook Islands. Click here for details.
  • 04 – RLIF will attend AGM. Details here.      Bring it on. Click here.
  • 03 – Liban Espoir v Presidents XIII Match report. Details here.
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