International Rugby League

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15/06/2026

Pacific powerhouses Payne Haas and Addin Fonua-Blake are out to combine the might of Samoa and Tonga as they look to lead NSW to victory in Game Two of the State of Origin series.

14/06/2026

'About time': IRL Chair Troy Grant congratulates Kevin Sinfield on Knighthood

International Rugby League Chair Troy Grant has paid tribute to 2012 IRL Golden Boot winner and former England captain Kevin Sinfield after he became just the second rugby league player to receive a Knighthood.

Sinfield was awarded a Knighthood in the Kings Birthday Honours, joining Sir Billy Boston, who was knighted last year.

The Leeds Rhinos great was recognised for his glittering rugby league career, which included 40 international appearances for England and Great Britain, as well as his remarkable efforts to raise funds and awareness for motor neurone disease charities in honour of his close friend and team-mate Rob Burrow.

"On behalf of the IRL Board, I extend our warmest and most sincere congratulations to Kevin Sinfield for the recognition he so thoroughly deserves," Grant said.

"It is hard to think of anyone more worthy of this honour. Many would say, 'about time'.

"Kevin was a great rugby league player who achieved almost everything in the game - winning seven Super League grand finals with his beloved Leeds Rhinos, as well as Challenge Cup finals and World Club Challenge victories.

"He was an inspirational leader who captained his country and club, a skilful and versatile player who was acknowledged as the best in the world in 2012 when he won the Golden Boot award.

"Most of Kevin's on field feats for Leeds, England and Great Britain were achieved alongside his great mate Rob Burrow, and they again stood side by side as Rob faced his greatest challenge after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

"Inspired by Rob, Kevin has raised awareness of MND and more than GBP£11 million to help combat this debilitating disease that Jai Arrow is now battling with the support of the rugby league community.

"To quote Rob's wife Lindsey, 'everyone should have a friend like Kevin', and we are all very fortunate for Kevin's lifelong involvement in our game. Congratulations to Sir Kevin for such a well-earned honour."

Sinfield received confirmation of his Knighthood just days after announcing details of his seventh annual 7-in-7 challenge, in which he will run seven ultra-marathons in seven days.

Seven was the jersey number worn by Burrow during his illustrious playing career and Sinfield has undertaken a running challenge to promote the campaign against MND each year since Burrow's diagnosis in 2019 - beginning with seven marathons in seven days in 2020.

He completed his 7-in-7 challenge in 2022 by entering Old Trafford at halftime during the World Cup final between Australia and Samoa.

📰Full article: internationalrugbyleague.com

12/06/2026

Misconduct Committee Hearing

The five Directors of the Serbian Rugby League Federation have been found guilty of misconduct following a complaint brought by the IRL Board of Directors.

Radoslav Novaković, Nenad Zujic, Admir Hadžić, Marija Maslaković and Lazar Živković were charged in October with attempting to bring IRL secretary general Danny Kazandjian into disrepute over a period of several months and have been sanctioned following the dismissal of their appeal on June 11, 2026.

Novaković, who has sat on the SRLF Board for over two decades, was identified as the author of the offending correspondence. Consequently, his £500 fine is double the other four Directors, whose fines have been suspended for 12 months.

The Honourable Geoffrey Bellew, IRL Head of Judiciary, chaired the Misconduct Committee, alongside Ms Jane Aldred and Ms Juanita Maiden.

12/06/2026

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Rugby League Uganda first IRL Level 1 Coach and Match Official Courses are underway being delivered by Educators from neighbouring Kenya Rugby League Federation Official under the watchful eye of International Rugby League Senior Tutor Phil Smith.

11/06/2026

World Cup dream driving Kikau's comeback bid: http://spr.ly/6188B8A8cq

11/06/2026

Olam backs Feledy's bid for Kumuls call up: http://spr.ly/6183B8A8nF

11/06/2026

Wales Wheelchair will be holding an open training session for our international side on Saturday 13th June from 12pm-4pm at Aberystwyth University Sports Centre. If you're not in the Welsh squad right now, but you play wheelchair rugby league on a regular basis, you're welcome to come along. This is...

11/06/2026