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Five 2022 World Cup champions return to Australia this fall as England's wheelchair rugby league team prepares to defend their world title. Halifax star Rob Hawkins, fresh off scoring 70 tries this season, leads a squad ready to prove their victory wasn't a one-time miracle.
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 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.
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.
Ireland's wheelchair rugby squad has surged to third place in global rankings after three straight championship wins, earning them a showdown with powerhouse France. The rising team heads to France in July for crucial World Cup prep matches.
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.
After a record $5.3 billion NRL broadcast deal, female rugby league players in Australia are calling for fair wages that let them focus on the sport full-time. The movement comes as current salary agreements approach expiration in 2027.
Jai Arrow, diagnosed with motor neurone disease earlier this year, led his team onto the field in an emotional tribute as players and fans celebrated his career. The rugby league granted special permission for him to officially play in his final two matches.
The US wheelchair rugby team claimed their first world championship since 2010, defeating Australia 57-51 in an electrifying final in São Paulo. Co-captains Sarah Adam and Chuck Aoki led their team to victory, proving that dedication and heart can end even the longest drought.
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.
Athletes with physical disabilities will compete alongside men's, women's, and wheelchair rugby players at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup in Sydney. The historic event returns to where the sport started 16 years ago and culminates with semifinals at a major stadium.
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.
Nearly 70,000 fans filled a Baltimore stadium this weekend for a rugby match between South Africa and New Zealand, setting a new U.S. attendance record. The milestone signals America's growing appetite for rugby ahead of hosting the 2031 Men's World Cup.
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.
Players in the Physical Disability Rugby League World Cup will compete at the same venues as the sport's biggest stars in 2026. The finals will take place at Sydney's Allianz Stadium before the men's and women's semi-finals.
Four teams will compete Thursday in Nigeria's first wheelchair American football exhibition, opening doors for athletes with disabilities in a sport that's never been played on the continent. After two months of training, players are ready to prove that physical limitations don't define athletic potential.
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