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The Australian government just committed $12.4 million to the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with a strong focus on elevating women's competition. Three tournaments will run simultaneously across Australia, Papua New Guinea, and New Zealand, bringing 16 nations together for rugby league's biggest celebration.
Australia's National Rugby League just became the country's first major sports league to limit how much physical contact players endure during practice. The groundbreaking safety rules aim to reduce concussions and brain injuries across both men's and women's teams.
Australia is putting $12.4 million toward the Rugby League World Cup with a special focus on closing the pay gap in women's rugby. The investment signals a major step toward equality in a sport where female players earn less than $50,000 while their male counterparts make significantly more.
Women's rugby league is making history in Africa as five nations unite for a groundbreaking exhibition match in Lagos. Nigeria's Green Falcons, fresh off winning silver at the World Series, will face the continent's best players on April 19.
North Ribblesdale Rugby Club just achieved what no team has done in 36 years: winning three consecutive league titles since the league system began in 1988. Their dominant 24-14 away victory at Burnage sealed the historic championship with maximum points and style to spare.
The United States will host the Rugby World Cup in 2031 and 2033, marking rugby's biggest opportunity yet to break into American sports culture. Despite recent setbacks in professional leagues, Team USA just qualified for the 2027 tournament after years away.
After 16 years of elite rugby, prop James Slipper will break Super Rugby's all-time games record Friday night while already planning his next season. The father of two has found a second home in Canberra, where his remarkable career continues to defy expectations.
Former All Blacks star Brodie Retallick is rewriting the playbook in Japan, leading the entire league with nine tries as a lock forward. The typically defense-focused player is enjoying a scoring spree that's turning heads and helping his team chase a championship.
Over 73,000 rugby league fans packed Brisbane's Lang Park for Magic Round, with women's State of Origin kicking off three days of back-to-back games. The festival is bringing millions to Queensland's economy while elevating women's rugby to equal billing with the men's game.
Former USA Rugby World Cup captain Blaine Scully is bringing his decade of international experience home to help young players in the Washington DC area find their path to professional rugby. The two-time collegiate champion will strengthen youth development programs and connect local talent to national opportunities.
Australian rugby sevens star Teagan Levi is switching codes to join her hometown Gold Coast Titans for the 2026 NRLW season. The multi-sport athlete is ready to step out of her comfort zone and bring six years of international experience to rugby league.
Germany's national rugby team pulled off one of the biggest upsets in their history, defeating Romania 30-24 in the Rugby Europe Championship opener. The Schwarze Adler's victory over the World Cup regulars marks a breakthrough moment for German rugby.
Former NRL standout Zac Lomax is starting over as a rugby union "novice" with his sights set on representing Australia at the 2027 home World Cup. Despite leaving the sport at his peak, the 26-year-old says he has zero regrets about testing himself in a completely new arena.
Top rugby league player Angus Crichton is leaving the NRL's Sydney Roosters to pursue his lifelong dream of playing rugby union for Australia's Wallabies. The Kangaroos star signed a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Waratahs, targeting the next Rugby World Cup.
Rugby league just made history by allowing players to compete for both their national team and State of Origin, opening doors for stars like Kalyn Ponga. The rule change strengthens international competition while preserving the beloved interstate rivalry.
For the first time in 40 years, Australia's iconic State of Origin rugby league match will be played outside the country, and New Zealand is rolling out the welcome mat. Auckland's Eden Park will host one game of the 2027 series, marking a historic moment for the sport across the ditch.
John Kear, who died at 71, spent five decades lifting underdogs to victory and spreading infectious passion for rugby league. His greatest triumph came coaching Sheffield Eagles to the biggest upset in Challenge Cup history.
A former England rugby player will become the first woman to referee a men's Super League match this Saturday, capping a 12-year journey from player to groundbreaking official. Tara Jones receives her MBE this week before taking charge of the Wigan Warriors vs Huddersfield Giants game.
The world's top women's rugby teams are bringing their championship tournament to American soil this April, with five matches across three cities. It's a major milestone as the US prepares to host both men's and women's Rugby World Cups in the early 2030s.
Former NRL player Kane Evans publicly came out as gay, becoming only the second male rugby league player to do so in 30 years. His brave decision is already inspiring others and showing the true power of acceptance in professional sports.
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