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2023 is here, meaning the 28th season of Betfred Super League is just around the corner. But what are we thinking about most for each club as the new campaign approaches? Here's part one of your handy guide... CASTLEFORD TIGERS Stealing your neighbours' half-back of eight years standing is a lark, isn't it? Cas have nicked Jacob Miller from…

England star Burgess admits he's doing front-rows an injustice with his current prolific scoring run. Props aren't renowned for try-scoring feats but the big South Sydney forward is in terrific form in this World Cup. "It's four tries in four games - but I'm not really counting," he deadpanned, having only scored four in his previous 25 Tests. "I…

England have been arguably the team of the tournament so far in the Men's Rugby League World Cup and Shaun Wane's men have seen their price crash for outright glory from 16/1 pre-tournament into as short as 7/2 in places at the time of writing. They began their campaign with a message to the rugby league world in thumping Samoa 60-6 at St James'…

Two of rugby league's most historic nations - Australia and New Zealand - are set to do battle in the first of the two semi-finals clashes at Elland Road in Leeds with a World Cup Final spot at stake. The Kangaroos and the Kiwis have not met since October 2019 when the Australians came away with a 26-4 win in Wollongong. Australia have made light…

Shaun Wane's hosts were actually underdogs heading into the contest against a powerful and skilful Samoa outfit that contained five players from NRL Grand Final winners Penrith Panthers. But England shook off any fears of a losing start to the tournament by dominating the contest and running in 10 tries in their toughest group game. They had close…

England's journey to RLWC glory steps into sudden death territory on Saturday with a quarter final clash in Wigan against Papua New Guinea. A nation fanatical about its rugby league, and one famous for calling the thirteen aside code its national game, expect wonderful shots of Papua New Guineans crowded round television sets like the one pictured…

England boss Shaun Wane will have a selection dilemma ahead of his side's quarter-final clash against Papua New Guinea at Wigan's DW Stadium. The 58-year-old has stated that he welcomes the headache, and is "close" to knowing his strongest 17. One of the biggest talking points so far has been England's options on the outside; with three wingers…

ROCHDALE - Talking about the tactical demands of rep footy can be something of a challenge. An alternative title for this might have been'are there tactics in international rugby league?', because it is a legitimate question if what we understand as rugby league tactics actually exist at this level, or indeed, any rep level. Our game is one that,…

The Rugby League World Cup group stage is now done and dusted with the knockout stage of the tournament beginning on Friday night. Four fascinating quarter-finals will take place, before the semi-finals and final. For the majority, the group stage played out as expected with blowout scores a common theme, but there was one big shock and few saw it…

It's been five years and plenty has changed since the last World Cup, but one thing remains the same - Australia are still the raging favourites. England are determined to avenge their loss in the 2017 final but the bookies don't even have the host national topping their pool group. Tonga was the surprise packet at the last tournament thanks to…

England face Samoa at St James' Park on Saturday in the opening game of the Rugby League World Cup. The tournament will begin this weekend a year after it was postponed due to the Covid pandemic. Shaun Wane's side were beaten in the final of the last World Cup in 2017 by Australia and will be aiming to go a step further this time around on home…

Here are your Rugby League World Cup evening headlines for Monday October 10, 2022. The Rugby League World Cup was officially launched today in Manchester on what was a busy day for news across the game. Let us take you through the big stories of today as we start the countdown to this year's tournament which begins on Saturday with England taking…

With the World Cup fast approaching, NRL.com takes a look at how each Group shapes up and who are the key men who have to stand up if their nation is to progress to the knockout stages... It is arguably the tournament's toughest group to pick a winner from, with host nation England set to battle it out with a star-studded Samoa side which includes…

The Rugby League World Cup kicks off on Saturday 15 October as England face Samoa at Newcastle's St James' Park. The biggest and hopefully best tournament in history, sixteen nations will compete across four groups, with Australia looking to make it three World Cup wins in a row. It's getting real now and with that in mind, here's the first of…

Five players who are likely to play for Samoa at the World Cup - Jarome Luai, Izack Tago, Stephen Crichton, Spencer Leniu and Brian To'o - helped Penrith Panthers claim the NRL Premiership for the second year in a row yesterday. The Panthers eased past Parramatta Eels 28-12 in front of a sold-out 82000-strong crowd at Stadium Australia in…

Daryl Powell takes charge of Warrington for the first time when the Wolves visit his former club Leeds Free rugby league tips, best bets and analysis for Leeds v Warrington and Toulouse v Huddersfield in the Betfred Super League on Saturday. Leeds Rhinos v Warrington Wolves Channel Four, 12.30pm Toulouse Olympique v Huddersfield Giants Sky Sports…