Rugby league

2022 - 6 - 9

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Samoa World Cup hopeful returns to NRL from rugby union ... (Love Rugby League)

He returns to Storm on a train and trial deal after a two-year absence from rugby league. Tonumaipea played 43 NRL matches for Storm between 2014-18. He made ...

“I’m buzzing and ready to go.” He now returns to Storm where it all started. It’s done a full circle.

Featherstone Rovers and Leigh Centurions ready to make big ... (Serious About Rugby League)

Getting into Super League is the aim of any Championship side going into the season. For Featherstone Rovers and Leigh Centurions, 2022 has been a head to ...

It remains to be seen who the big names are, but the spending spree of Featherstone and Leigh have ensured that the Championship is a two-horse race as both vie to earn promotion. “It’s like an arms race and we know Featherstone still have another big one to come in and Derek is saying there is still another big one coming from the NRL.” For Featherstone Rovers and Leigh Centurions, 2022 has been a head to head race in a bid to make the promised land for 2023 with the likes of Mark Kheirallah and Blake Ferguson making big moves to the respective pair.

An In-depth Guide on Rugby League Positions (Rivalry.gg)

Every player has a unique squad number that represents their position. Positions are divided into two categories, forwards and backs. Let's check out which ...

The best and most important position in Rugby League is fullback. Players numbered 11, and 12 are the second row forwards. Their job is to help to keep the scrum from moving backward and win possession of the ball when it's thrown into the scrum. In addition to their tackle-making abilities, they are also required to have superb ball-handling skills. In attack situations, centers need to create space for wingers so they are usually the fastest players on the pitch. Halves are also known as stand-off half or five-eight and scrum half or halfback. Their defending role is to mark opposing wingers and catch and return kicks made from the attacking team. In Rugby League, there are two centers, numbers 3 and 4. All three are positioned close to the edges of the field. In attack, fullbacks are often used as support players, but they also play an important role in creating extra men in attack and finding gaps in the defense. There are seven backs in total, and they are numbered from 1 to 7. He also needs to have decent ball playing skills and be good at catching the ball, as he is usually the receiver from a kick.

Salford boss Paul Rowley addresses Elijah Taylor's future (Love Rugby League)

Salford Red Devils head coach Paul Rowley has addressed the future of his captain in Elijah Taylor, who is off-contract at the end of the current season.

“I don’t envisage needing to change him from being captain. “We take his thoughts on that and what he wants. He has made 26 appearances in Super League since his move, scoring once.

Fiji Bati receives half a million dollars support for Rugby League ... (Fijivillage)

Vodafone Fiji Bati's Rugby League World Cup preparations has been boosted through a donation of $500,000 from the Fiji National Sports Commission.

FNRL Chairman Viliame Naupoto says the donation will go towards the preparation of the World Cup team and also the payment of the Fiji Bati coach. The Rugby League World Cup will be held in the England from October 15 to November 19. Vodafone Fiji Bati's Rugby League World Cup preparations has been boosted through a donation of $500,000 from the Fiji National Sports Commission.

Scotland coach on World Cup prep, NRL players & confirmed friendly (Love Rugby League)

Love Rugby League caught up with Scotland head coach Nathan Graham to discuss their preparations ahead of the Rugby League World Cup.

There’s got to be a reason why for these people to represent Scotland.” Scotland will have several players from the NRL representing the side for the upcoming World Cup tournament. “I don’t want to force anyone into it. We’ve got a friendly lined up just before we go into camp at the beginning of October.” Super League players have their break at a different time to Championship players, plus we’ve got some overseas players coming over. The Bravehearts kick-off their tournament on Sunday 16 October against Italy at Newcastle’s Kingston Park, their base for the campaign.

Vodafone tech partner for Rugby League World Cup (Advanced Television)

Vodafone will be the official Technology Partner for the Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021). The tournament, which was postponed due to the pandemic, ...

Jon Dutton, Chief Executive, RLWC2021, said: “We are pleased to welcome Vodafone Business on board as our official Technology Partner as we look to create innovative and exciting ways for fans to engage with the sport of rugby league. Nick Gliddon, Director, Vodafone Business UK, added: “Our new partnership with the Rugby League World Cup is hugely exciting, and an important part of our ongoing support for sport in the UK. The Rugby League World Cup is a champion for diversity and inclusion, and we share those values and beliefs at Vodafone – we’re here to help bring to life the ‘Power of Together’ with this brilliant new partnership.” Vodafone will be the official Technology Partner for the Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021). The tournament, which was postponed due to the pandemic, is set to take place in England later this year and will be the first time the RLWC encompasses the men’s, women’s and wheelchair competitions, within a singular event, across 61 games and 21 venues.