World Cup
In this episode we talk about Australia and Papua New Guinea getting hosting rights to the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. We discuss competition formats, tournament length and other international issues. We then focus on the run in for each NRL club in what is shaping as an awesome end to the season. We then…
It has been announced that Australia will host the bulk of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with Papua New Guinea also hosting games. The competition will feature ten teams, as well as having women’s and wheelchair Rugby League World Cup competitions running alongside the mens competition. I personally felt that the 2026 World Cup…
After the disaster of the 2022 Rugby League World Cup, which went on forever, was full of extremely lopsided results, lost a whole lot of money, and ended with a pretty predictable result (Australia won), the Rugby League World Cup needs to be condensed down into a competition that is actually exciting to watch. On…
In this episode we have a look at the reaction of the Brazilian Rugby League and their questions about the management of the International Rugby League. We chate about the retirement of Jarrod Croker and Tevita Pangai Jr, as well as the re-sgnings of Payne Hass at the Broncos and David Fifita and Tino Fa’asuamaleaui…
In this episode of the podcast the boys talk about the crazy scorelines we saw in round 18 of the NRL season. The Panthers crazy win over the Storm, the Cowboys annihilation of ther Tigers, and the Knights flogging of the Bulldogs. There’s some talk about the finances of the Rugby Football League that were…
In this episode of the podcast we talk about the passing of Tina Turner and the amazing marketing campaign she was a part of for Rugby League, we go through both the New South Wales and Queensland State Of Origin teams as we head into game one of the 2023 series, and then we tear…
The International Rugby League should be dissolved. That is the only conclusion you can come to after watching the absolute disaster that has been the fallout of the 2022 Rugby League World Cup. After the IRL spent years talking about the “World Cup legacy” it wanted to leave behind, International Rugby League now finds itself…
The Rugby League World Cup is one of the most exciting and fiercely contested events in international sport, with nations from all over the globe competing for the title of world champion. Through its various incarnations, the tournament has been won by a number of different nations, each bringing its own unique style of play…
The Rugby League World Cup 2021 was an incredible event that brought together fans from all over the world. From record numbers of digital views and live broadcasts to attendance figures and a strong social impact program, this year’s tournament was one for the books! Indeed, the tournament was an experience that will not soon be forgotten. Held…
In todays episode of Fergo and The Freak Andrew Ferguson and League Freak rate the 2022 Rugby League World Cup on a scale of 1-10 in many different categories. They even rate each nations performance! They also chat about the World Cup Final, and just have a lot of good footy talk! Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak…
In todays episode of Fergo and The Freak Andrew Ferguson and League Freak have all the sympathy in the world for English Rugby League fans. I mean, they live in England for starters, but on top of that they are also being price gouged by Rugby League administrators. We give you the real story of…
In todays episode of Fergo and The Freak Freaky goes through the first round of 2022 World Cup games we have seen so far, talks about the crowd issues (Where is everyone?) and give praise to the rising standards within the injternational game. Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Patreon Rugby League Project Patreon and the League Freak Patreon! Websites…
In this episode the Fergo and The Freak talk about the announcement of the 2025 Rugby League World Cup being in France, we talk a little Covid and how NRL players have reacted to new restrictions being placed on them, then we read the rest of our Youtube comments, a quick Twitter comment and then…
The Australian and New Zealand Rugby League Commission pulled out of the tournament due to player safety concerns, pushing its start date by 12 months. The fact that it’s going to happen next year is still great news for rugby fanatics and on that note, a great opportunity for sports fans to visit puntersport.com to…
As you know if youre a reader of this website the 2021 Rugby League World Cup has been postponed until 2022. Here is the official press release announcing the decision. All of the names that give quotes here should be fired….. Rugby League World Cup 2021 organisers and UK Government announce that the trailblazing tournament…
In this episode BREAKING NEWS as the 2021 Rugby League World Cup has been postponed until 2022. This is a bit of a sad decision, but it is the right decision. After Australia and New Zealand withdraw from the World Cup a week or so ago, the writing was on the wall. This really is…
The 2021 Rugby League World Cup has been postponed according to an exclusive by the Hull Daily Mail in a a move you could see coming from a mile away. Once the Australian Rugby League and New Zealand Rugby League decided go withdraw from the World Cup, it was always long odds that the competition…
In this episode League Freak talks about the allegations about the latest alleged bubble break. You can read the details here: DailyMail.co.uk There is a bit of player movement with Tevita Pangai Jr playing for the Panthers this year and then heading to the Bulldogs next season. Also, will the Doggies also get Paul Vaughan?…
Breaking news as the ARL and NZRL both withdraw their teams from this years Rugby League World Cup! Follow the boys on Twitter at AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Visit The Rugby League Project for all your Rugby League statistics and The Official Website Of The Glorious League Freak for all your Rugby League news and opinions. Support the boys on Patreon at Rugby League…
The ARL and NZRL have both officially withdrawn from the 2021 Rugby League World Cup according to multiple sources on both sides of the Tasman. This decision has reportedly been made because of concerns about player welfare as Covid 19 numbers spike in the UK. Here is the joint statement from the ARL and NZRL…
In a bit of a sombre episode League Freak gives his thoughts on the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. Should it go ahead during a global pandemic? Was about player welfare? Will it be an occasion that is worthy of the greatest trophy the sport has to offer? Will it be a silver bullet for…
Some great news overnight as we got confirmation that the 2021 Rugby League World Cup will go ahead. The Australian Rugby League sought assurances from tournament organisers that every effort would be made to protect the health of players and allow players free movement to travel to and from England without government lockdowns being applied….
In this episode League Freak talks about the three games played so far this weekend in the NRL. Theres some news about the potential next venue for State Of Origin 3, and the organisers of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup put out a statement on the possibility of the tournament being cancelled. League Freak…
Goto manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: NRL In this episode the boys take a look at rumours that the 2021 Rugby League World Cup could be postponed for a year. Why? They also do a quick wrap up for a few news items around the place, talk about eating…
The draw for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup wasn’t without its complications. Having been originally scheduled for November 27, 2019, a postponement meant that the groups were finally confirmed at Buckingham Palace on January 16. A decision by the organisers to place one Pacific-based side in each section also led to a complicated afternoon…
In this episode we have a look at the newly announced 2021 Rugby League World Cup Draw. We have some pretty positive things to say about everyone involved unless its England and Wales. We also chat about the Wests Tigers, we bag journalists, baby formula issues, some of the rubbish stories that never eventuated in…
Here you will find a complete list of Rugby League World Cup winners dating back to 1954. The Rugby League World Cup is the longest running Rugby World Cup in existence. Since 1954 there have been 15 tournaments that have been held in various formats. Australia has been the most successful nation followed by Great…
With the 2021 Rugby League World Cup being over two years away, the hosts England are doing their best to ensure that rugby fans enjoy a spectacular event. The 16 th staging of the event will be held from 23 rd October to 27 th November 2021, featuring 16 teams – which an increase by…
The 2021 Rugby League World Cup is coming soon and we’ve had a large change happen recently. Newcastle’s Kingston Park, able to hold a little over 10,000 in capacity of fans, staff and more are set to replace Workington as the venue for three men’s games during the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. An interesting…
The very first episode of the Fergo and The Freak podcast has arrived! In this episode we talk about the history of international Rugby League, from its very beginnings, the establishment of the Rugby League World Cup, we look at the changes that need to be made, eligibility rules, and how we would change the…