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Ottawa Aces have tonight announced a deferral of their entry to Betfred League 1 until the 2022 season, as agreed between the RFL and the Club, and in consideration of the best long-term interests of the Club, the competition, and the sport. For their full statement, see below. The RFL looks forward to maintaining a...

The RFL and the Betfred Championship and League 1 clubs are targeting a return in 2021 well before Easter - even if crowds are not permitted until April. The clubs met virtually today and debated a number of possible fixture schedules for 2021 – all of which involve some matches in March. That is likely...

RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP 2021 PUBLIC TICKET BALLOT OPENS AS THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO THE TOURNAMENT BEGINS The biggest, best and most inclusive Rugby League World Cup ever is just one year away. Hosts England will open the tournament when they play Samoa on 23 October 2021 at St James’ Park, Newcastle. Public ticket ballot...

As part of the TACKLE IT action plan – Rugby League versus Discrimination, the RFL will host a Listening Session for LGBTQ+ players, coaches, volunteers and spectators on the evenings of Tuesday 27 and Thursday 29 October, 7pm-8, via MS Teams. The forum will be a structured but informal conversation about the ways in which we can better support...

The RFL has begun modelling fixture options for 2021 for the return of the Betfred Championship and League 1 competitions, and the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup. A recent meeting of clubs confirmed that although Government advice is currently that crowds will not be permitted until April, there is a shared desire to return well before...