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Record-breaking England veteran admits he never really wanted to play rugby league

Catalans hooker Michael McIlorum, 34, is the only player to be featuring in a fourth successive World Cup but reveals he simply just "went along" with things when first starting out in the sport.

Daily Mirror

Jason Robinson says rugby must "learn the lessons" after Wasps and Worcester enter administration

In the second part of his interview with Mirror Sport, Jason Robinson urged rugby to act over the the current Premiership crisis, and spoke on diversity in both codes

Daily Mirror

Rugby League stars break silence on decision to boycott match over pride kit

Two of the seven Manly Sea Eagles stars who refused to wear a pride jersey in Australia's National Rugby League (NRL) matches have spoken out about their decision

Daily Mirror

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After the most embarrassing display in Rugby League World Cup history, can Samoa's humiliated all-stars pick up the pieces?

The Rugby League World Cup was supposed to be the dawn of a new era for a star-studded Samoa side, but after their disastrous loss to England the island nation has been thrown into chaos.

ABC News

England’s Ryan Hall ‘buzzing’ to be part of Rugby League World Cup as he hits the right notes off the pitch

A fine start to the campaign has the national team in positive mood and the winger is keen to play a significant part

The Independent UK

Bumper crowds watch hosts and defending champions get off to a flyer

The Rugby League World Cup got off to a flying start last weekend.

Wales Online

Stars suing Rugby League accuse bosses of negligence over doctor advice

Rugby Football League faces allegations over way it treated concussion advice from controversial doctor, as former players speak out over being 'discarded' and suffering early onset dementia

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Samoa's Junior Paulo says minnows can win World Cup - not just beat England

State of Origin prop, 28, captains the Pacific nation who have been augmented by some of the NRL's greatest talent ahead of their Rugby League World Cup opener against England

Daily Mirror

Rugby League is coming home: What the World Cup means for the sport's heartland

“The excitement is building for the World Cup and we can’t wait for kick-off!"

Manchester Evening News

KEVIN SINFIELD: England have a great chance to end World Cup duck and create legacy

On the eve of the Rugby League World Cup 2021, ex-England captain and Golden Boot winner Kevin Sinfield OBE explains why he thinks this could be the year his country finally deliver on the biggest stage

Daily Mirror

Jason Robinson hopes ‘inspirational’ World Cup can spark rugby league revolution

The 2021 edition of the tournament kicks off in Newcastle on Saturday

The Independent UK

Quayside Rugby League World Cup Fan Village opens with food and festivities

Visitors can celebrate the World Cup coming to St James' Park in style with street food, live music and a range of rugby-themed games

Chronicle Live

The against the odds story of the first Rugby League World Cup

When England kick off the 16th iteration of the tournament on Saturday, they would do well to remember the remarkable story of how the very first one came to be, writes Mick O’Hare

The Independent UK

Rugby League looking for London ‘heroes and legacies’ as World Cup begins

Try as it might, rugby league has never entirely cracked London.

Evening Standard

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Australia defections are good for talent distribution at Rugby League World Cup

Allegiances to state and country, given the make-up of the NRL in 2022, do not need to be aligned

AAP

Meninga banks on youth for RLWC repeat

Mal Meninga will hand out seven new Kangaroos jerseys in their Rugby League World Cup opener against Fiji, the most of any Australian side in 15 years.

The Independent UK

Rugby league’s evolving protocols have made game ‘safer than ever’ – Kevin Sinfield

Sinfield’s comments come hours before a group of over 75 former players were set to launch a legal claim against the Rugby Football League

Wales Online

Wales internationals among rugby league players launching brain injury legal claim for millions

They are taking action against the sport's authorities

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Rugby League stars stricken by brain damage launch legal claim for millions

Ex Great Britain scrum-half Bobbie Goulding is among 75 rugby league stars launching a legal case against the Rugby Football League on Monday, joining 220 Rugby Union pros

Leeds Live

Leeds Rhinos v New Zealand live stream: How to watch Rugby League World Cup warm-up match

The Rhinos host the Kiwis as part of their preparations for the Rugby League World Cup.

Chronicle Live

A beginners' guide to rugby league ahead of the world cup kicking off in Newcastle

The best international rugby league teams in the world are coming to England and you can watch them live at St James' Park and Kingston Park

Chronicle Live

Kaiser Chiefs to play St James' Park as part of Rugby League World Cup build-up

The indie rock band will play a special set as part of the World Cup tournament welcome event ahead of the opening match at St James' Park

AAP

Johnson snubbed as Kiwis' RLWC squad named

New Zealand coach Michael Maguire has opted against picking Shaun Johnson in his squad for the Rugby League World Cup, which kicks-off in England this month.

The Independent UK

Huddersfield veteran Chris Hill earns shock recall to England’s Rugby League World Cup squad

Hill is the chief beneficiary from the absence of St Helens prop Alex Walmsley in Shaun Wane’s squad

Chronicle Live

Wor Flags to produce ‘spectacular’ St James’ Park display for Rugby League World Cup opener

The tournament kicks off when England face Samoa at St James' Park on October 15

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