Catalans Dragons created history, John Bateman was a force at Wigan and the Shaun Wane story had a very happy endingBen Barba may have won the Man of Steel award, but it is hard to imagine Wigan going all the way to Old Trafford and lifting the Super L…
• England 0-34 New Zealand• Kodi Nikorima orchestrates six-try victory in final TestThis has been a year of encouraging, perhaps unprecedented, progress for England but this was a firm reminder the job is far from complete in terms of desire to become …
England wing enjoys his award following a hat-trick against New Zealand after injury had nearly ruined career“It’s all a bit mad this, isn’t it?” says Tommy Makinson as he tries to make sense of the latest outstanding moment in one of game’s more remar…
• To be where we want to be, it’s got to be 3-0’ he says • England hopeful over 2020 home series against AustraliaKevin Sinfield has called on England to underline their changing mentality and complete a whitewash series victory over New Zealand on Sun…
Who scored? Who stripped? Who is out of action?Wayne Rooney is likely to win his final England cap later this month. His first game for England ended in a 3-1 defeat to Australia. Which other young striker made his international debut that night, score…
Not only have England beaten New Zealand but they have done so with a group of youngsters who can hit even greater heightsBy Gavin Willacy for No Helmets RequiredMuch has been made of the star names who missed England’s 20-14 win over New Zealand at An…
• St Helens winger only fifth Englishman to win accolade• Australia centre Isabelle Kelly is women’s winnerTommy Makinson has become only the fifth Englishman to receive rugby league’s highest individual accolade, the Golden Boot award.The England and …
Meninga joins club as head of performance and culture Immortal will balance new role with Kangaroos jobGold Coast have landed a recruitment coup, luring national team coach Mal Meninga to the NRL club as head of performance and culture. Meninga was on …
• England 20-14 New Zealand• St Helens wing Makinson is standout performer in second TestTommy Makinson’s outstanding hat-trick ensured a series victory for England over New Zealand with a game to spare in a thrilling Test match at Anfield.Arguably the…
The Huddersfield wing has a particular reason to be looking forward to facing New Zealand in LiverpoolFor all of England’s squad, the bright lights and big stage Liverpool and Anfield provide makes Sunday’s second Test against New Zealand extra special…
• Wigan full-back never gave up on England after four-year exile• England won first match of three-Test series against KiwisSam Tomkins has said he never feared his England career was over during his four-year exile from the national team as Wayne Benn…
Who scored for Chelsea? Who lost his job? Who said ‘yes’?What took 26 steps and lasted 9.96 seconds?Simone Biles’s gold medal vault at the World Gymnastics ChampionshipsPaul Pogba’s run-up for his penalty against EvertonOliver Gildart’s dazzl…
England have overcome their inferiority complex about the NRL. Their next task is to demolish Australia’s unbeatable auraBy Gavin Willacy for No Helmets RequiredHaving won their last two games against New Zealand, England should have no inferiority com…
• I would hope we would be over 25,000, says Ralph Rimmer• International federation to meet this week and finalise GB tourRalph Rimmer, the Rugby Football League chief executive, has conceded the governing body has work to do to maximise the potential …
• England 18-16 New Zealand• Gildart scores magnificent late try on England debutOliver Gildart’s late try ensured victory for England in the opening Test against New Zealand in Hull, following a pulsating affair which suggests the remainder of this th…
• Tomkins selected in unusual role after four-year absence• Hull’s Jake Connor preferred to Mark Percival at centreWigan full-back Sam Tomkins will make his England return after a four-year absence against New Zealand – at half-back, alongside club tea…
• Bennett set to join Rabbitohs from 2020• Souths will not stop Bennett from continuing England roleSouth Sydney Rabbitohs will not stand in Wayne Bennett’s way if he wants to continue his role as England coach alongside his club duties after confirmin…
• Tourists arrive for series on back of beating Australia• Graham says international game is in best of healthJames Graham believes international rugby league is in its rudest health for some time and wants a new-look England side to underline their cr…
The sea of red at Mt Smart Stadium for the Tonga and Australia game proves more matches between the two are needed Tonga’s population is 109,000 while there are an estimated 80,000 people of Tongan heritage in Australia and New Zealand. According to a …
• Warriors stand by full-back, saying they have ‘duty of care’ • Hardaker yet to play for club because of ban for cocaine useWigan have announced that Zak Hardaker will remain with the Super League champions in 2019 despite pleading guilty to a drink-d…
