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If you are a fan of Rugby League, like we are, you will know just how difficult it can be to get the very latest news from the sport.

Keeping up with the coming and goings of just on club can often mean regularly checking a number of social media websites, a clubs own website, mainstream news websites/apps and Rugby League specialty news sites.

In an age when fans are short on time and we should all easily be able to access the information that we need in seconds, Rugby League is sadly lacking.

That is why we developed 13v13. We were just as frustrated as you were and wanted a source for Rugby League news that brought us news from many sources all in one place and that is exactly what 13v13 is- the only website you need for Rugby League headlines.

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Adrian Lam on injury concerns ahead of St Helens clash and Jackson Hastings reunion
ADRIAN LAM has admitted that some of his stars are struggling with niggles ahead of Leigh Leopards’ clash against St...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Total RL
Paul Rowley gives brief reaction to Mike Rush exit from St Helens
PAUL ROWLEY has given a brief reaction to Mike Rush’s exit from St Helens. Rush has been with Saints for...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Total RL
Chris Kendall’s Super League absence explained
CHRIS KENDALL did not referee in the middle at all in Super League Round One – and he won’t do...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Total RL
London Broncos’ Papua New Guinean star at heart of NRL bidding war
One of London Broncos’ Papua New Guinean stars is reportedly hot property with two NRL clubs interested in his services....Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Serious About RL
Paul Rowley confirms St Helens injury boost as Jackson Hastings sin bin downplayed
Outside of the major injury news around Jack Welsby, St Helens’ head coach Paul Rowley offered two more injury updates,...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Serious About RL
Hangover for Hull KR, promoted team success and emerging stars among major lessons from opening round of Super League
Super League Round One is in the books but there are plenty of major lessons that we learned across the...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Serious About RL
Willie Peters calls for East Hull spirit to inspire Hull KR against Brisbane with key reminder
Rovers are the underdogs against the NRL championsRead more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Hull Daily Mail
Championship outfit ‘communicate financial concerns’ after cup draw as rival side confirm 2025 profit
Championship side Barrow Raiders have made a plea for support, after circumstances out of their control have left them at...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Serious About RL
Jake Bibby confident Oldham can still compete with London Broncos
OLDHAM winger Jake Bibby says no one at the Roughyeds will shirk from the challenge of competing with London Broncos...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Total RL
How St Helens will replace Jack Welsby as Paul Rowley reveals full-back plans and makes Jonny Lomax point
St Helens will be without star full-back Jack Welsby for up to four months with Saints plunged into spine uncertainty...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Serious About RL
Match official appointments confirmed for Super League Round Two including St Helens v Leigh Leopards
The referees have been confirmed for round two of Super League, in a weekend that sees St Helens face Leigh...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Serious About RL
Catalans Dragons’ Tommy Makinson accepts impending retirement
CATALANS DRAGONS winger Tommy Makinson is expecting this season to be his last. While stopping short of confirming his retirement...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Total RL
Jack Welsby to undergo shoulder operation as St Helens delivered serious blow
ST HELENS fullback Jack Welsby will have an operation on his shoulder on Wednesday after dislocating it in Saints’ opening...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Total RL
Castleford's Taaffe to miss rest of season
Castleford Tigers full-back Blake Taaffe is ruled out for the rest of the 2026 season after rupturing his anterior cruciate...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: BBC Sport - Rugby League
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Chris Kendall’s Super League absence explained
CHRIS KENDALL did not referee in the middle at all in Super League Round One – and he won’t do...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Total RL
Hangover for Hull KR, promoted team success and emerging stars among major lessons from opening round of Super League
Super League Round One is in the books but there are plenty of major lessons that we learned across the...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Serious About RL
Match official appointments confirmed for Super League Round Two including St Helens v Leigh Leopards
The referees have been confirmed for round two of Super League, in a weekend that sees St Helens face Leigh...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Serious About RL
Jack Welsby to undergo shoulder operation as St Helens delivered serious blow
ST HELENS fullback Jack Welsby will have an operation on his shoulder on Wednesday after dislocating it in Saints’ opening...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Total RL
Castleford's Taaffe to miss rest of season
Castleford Tigers full-back Blake Taaffe is ruled out for the rest of the 2026 season after rupturing his anterior cruciate...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: BBC Sport - Rugby League
A new star was surely born on Super League’s opening weekend
ANDY WILSON reflects on a wonderful night of Rugby League at Warrington on Friday night. “DON’T get carried away” was...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Total RL
Super League refereeing appointments confirmed for Round Two
ROUND TWO of Super League is upon us this weekend and what a weekend it promises to be! With Hull...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Total RL
Castleford Tigers star set to miss remainder of 2026 campaign as devastating injury confirmed
Castleford Tigers have confirmed that star full-back Blake Taaffe will miss the entire 2026 campaign, after picking up an ACL...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Serious About RL
Castleford Tigers’ new signing to miss entire Super League campaign with ruptured ACL
CASTLEFORD TIGERS fullback Blake Taaffe will miss the entire Super League campaign after suffering a ruptured ACL in the club’s...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Total RL
Leigh Leopards boss provides injury update ahead of St Helens clash with Umyla Hanley latest revealed
Leigh Leopards boss Adrian Lam has provided a fitness update on a number of players – including star centre, Umyla...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Serious About RL
Hull FC make disciplinary appeal decision on Ligi Sao after forward’s two-match ban
After Hull FC forward Ligi Sao was handed a two-game ban by Monday’s Super League disciplinary panel, the club have...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Serious About RL
Castleford Tigers boss cautious with ruck speed comments following loss to Wigan Warriors as late recruit hailed
Castleford Tigers head coach Ryan Carr was very careful in his assessment on the ruck speed in his side’s loss...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Serious About RL
Leading Super League referee misses start of season through injury as update shared
Leading Super League referee Chris Kendall was not seen at any of the opening round games, however, he was heard...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Serious About RL
Jackson Hastings and Mikey Lewis among five Super League players with points to prove after round one
With round one of Super League in the books, we’ve picked out five players who will feel they have a...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Serious About RL
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London Broncos’ Papua New Guinean star at heart of NRL bidding war
One of London Broncos’ Papua New Guinean stars is reportedly hot property with two NRL clubs interested in his services....Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Serious About RL
Willie Peters calls for East Hull spirit to inspire Hull KR against Brisbane with key reminder
Rovers are the underdogs against the NRL championsRead more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Hull Daily Mail
Hull KR finalise World Club Challenge line-up as Michael Maguire breaks NRL tradition
Hull KR's World Club Challenge 17 has been confirmed.Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Hull Daily Mail
RFL identify frontrunner for CEO role with former NRL club Chief set for top job
The RFL have reportedly earmarked a successor for the role of the governing body’s CEO – and whilst he hails...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Serious About RL
Ex-NRL winger Utai in serious condition after shooting
Former NRL star Matt Utai is in a "critical condition" after being shot multiple times outside his home in Sydney,...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: BBC Sport - Rugby League
Brisbane Broncos wary of Mikey Lewis threat as Hull KR star earns NRL seal of approval
Mikey Lewis will lead Hull KR this Thursday night in the World Club Challenge against Brisbane Broncos.Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Hull Daily Mail
Matt Dufty shines on NRL return as ex-Leigh Leopards man bags hat-trick
Former Warrington Wolves man Matt Dufty has made his return to the NRL, after a starring performance for South Sydney...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-16
Source: Serious About RL
St Helens star Jackson Hastings admits ‘optics don’t look great’ as post-match incident explained
St Helens signing Jackson Hastings has taken to social media to offer a simple explanation for a post-match incident that...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-14
Source: Serious About RL
Leigh Leopards boss comments on Owen Trout NRL transfer rumours
The big news to come out of Leigh Leopards this week is that Owen Trout is set to become the...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-12
Source: Serious About RL
How to watch 17 rugby league matches this weekend including Super League, BBC game and annual representative NRL clash
Super League is officially back this week, and with extra teams in the division for 2026, it means there will...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-12
Source: Serious About RL
Brisbane Broncos name World Club Challenge squad to face Hull KR with international stars included
The Robins meet the NRL Premierships at the MKM Stadium this month.Read more
Published on: 2026-02-05
Source: Hull Daily Mail
NRL Round 1 Predicted Teams: North Queensland Cowboys – Make or break for Payten with serial under-performers
As part of a series profiling the expected Round 1 sides for all 17 NRL clubs in 2026, the pressure...Read more
Published on: 2026-01-21
Source: The Roar
Wallabies strike major blow for World Cup with Crichton hopping codes
Kangaroos and Blues Origin star Angus Crichton will join his former Roosters teammate, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, at the NSW Waratahs in...Read more
Published on: 2026-01-20
Source: The Roar
Hunt’s on the prowl for another contract as veteran star confirms Broncos spine shake-up
 Broncos veteran Ben Hunt turns 36 midway through the season but if he has his way, it won’t be his...Read more
Published on: 2026-01-20
Source: The Roar
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Pacific is rugby league’s new true heartland and Hawaii should be its home
Rugby league keeps talking about global growth, expansion into America, and filling stadiums in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, it consistently ignores...Read more
Published on: 2025-12-14
Source: The Roar
Setback for Catalans Dragons as Kiwi star injured
CATALANS DEESSES, the women’s section of the French Dragons club, have suffered a major blow ahead of their Challenge Cup...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-16
Source: Total RL
Championship results round-up as Salford RLFC get first win and major upset landed
Round Three of the Championship has seen Salford RLFC land their first league win but a major upset has stolen...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-16
Source: Serious About RL
Rochdale Hornets v Keighley Cougars preview and 21-man squads
ROCHDALE HORNETS may not be expecting a crowd of 4,248 that saw their Challenge Cup Round 3 defeat by Wigan...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-14
Source: Total RL
Tensions boil over, Edwin Ipape, Jake Connor missed and more Leigh Leopards vs Leeds Rhinos talking points
Leigh Leopards have beaten Leeds Rhinos in a thrilling Super League opening round tie, and here are the biggest talking...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-13
Source: Serious About RL
RFL issue huge ban to Championship man following Challenge Cup brawl
Barrow Raiders forward Greg Richards has been hit with a three-match suspension for his part in a brawl against York...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-13
Source: Serious About RL
Leigh Leopards to make late selection call on Umyla Hanley as boss provides injury update
Leigh Leopards boss Adrian Lam has provided an injury update on his current squad, following their huge injury list before...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-13
Source: Serious About RL
London Broncos provide injury update on Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Papua New Guinea centre and more following Challenge Cup defeat
London Broncos suffered an injury nightmare in their defeat to Bradford Bulls at the weekend, and the extent of those...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-12
Source: Serious About RL
Challenge Cup fourth-round draw as Hull FC and Hull KR both face away ties
The two Hull clubs have been drawn away from home.Read more
Published on: 2026-02-09
Source: Hull Daily Mail
Hull FC player ratings as Jake Arthur stands tall in Challenge Cup debut
Hull FC ran out big winners at Salford - and the new half-back was at the heart of it.Read more
Published on: 2026-02-06
Source: Hull Daily Mail
Willie Peters delighted with debutants as Hull KR rewrite record books
Willie Peters gives his reaction after Hull KR claimed several records in their 104-0 Challenge Cup victory.Read more
Published on: 2026-02-06
Source: Hull Daily Mail
Hull KR player ratings as records set and debutants shine in Challenge Cup triumph
Our Hull KR player ratings as the club's Challenge Cup title defence starts with a record win.Read more
Published on: 2026-02-06
Source: Hull Daily Mail
Hull KR set new club record as Challenge Cup title defence starts in emphatic fashion
A new club record as Hull KR kick-off their Challenge Cup title defence.Read more
Published on: 2026-02-06
Source: Hull Daily Mail
Hull FC hammer Salford RLFC to secure Challenge Cup passage as Davy Litten scores hat-trick
Hull FC were big winners at Salford.Read more
Published on: 2026-02-06
Source: Hull Daily Mail
Lock Lane v Hull KR LIVE as Rovers' Challenge Cup title defence begins
Hull KR take on community club Lock Lane in the third round of the Challenge Cup.Read more
Published on: 2026-02-06
Source: Hull Daily Mail
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Championship outfit ‘communicate financial concerns’ after cup draw as rival side confirm 2025 profit
Championship side Barrow Raiders have made a plea for support, after circumstances out of their control have left them at...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Serious About RL
Halifax Panthers’ 2026 Championship return not ruled out as chief executive hails ‘positive support from the RFL’
Despite entering ‘compulsory liquidation’, Halifax Panthers are still holding out hope of returning to compete in the 2026 Championship season....Read more
Published on: 2026-02-17
Source: Serious About RL
Barrow can do 'something special', says Crarey
Barrow Raiders top the Championship with three wins out of three and are hoping for 'something special' in 2026.Read more
Published on: 2026-02-16
Source: BBC Sport - Rugby League
Championship results round-up as Salford RLFC get first win and major upset landed
Round Three of the Championship has seen Salford RLFC land their first league win but a major upset has stolen...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-16
Source: Serious About RL
Championship clubs learn fate as 1895 Cup Preliminary Round and First Round draw made
The draw for the 1895 Cup has been confirmed, as Championship teams battle it out in knockout competition for a...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-16
Source: Serious About RL
Salford taste first Championship triumph over Hunslet
SALFORD 29 HUNSLET 18 KASEY SMITH, CorpAcq Stadium, Sunday YOUTH got the better of experience as Salford earned a first...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-15
Source: Total RL
Dewsbury Rams fight back to end Newcastle Thunder’s winning start
NEWCASTLE THUNDER 28 DEWSBURY RAMS 38 PHIL WORLD, Crow Trees, Sunday DEWSBURY produced a second-half comeback built on physicality as...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-15
Source: Total RL
Whitehaven v Barrow Raiders preview and match squads
WHITEHAVEN and Barrow Raiders have had contrasting starts to the Championship season, with Haven languishing next to the bottom of...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-14
Source: Total RL
Championship boosted as 1895 Cup return confirmed with draw details and final date revealed
The 19 Championship clubs have received a boost with confirmation that the 1895 Cup will return in 2026 with the...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-14
Source: Serious About RL
Batley Bulldogs v Doncaster match preview and 21-man squads
BATLEY BULLDOGS will play only their second Championship league game on Sunday after their opening game of the season against...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-14
Source: Total RL
Second ex-Halifax Panthers man finds new club after liquidation
A second former Halifax Panthers player has signed terms elsewhere following the club’s liquidation earlier this week. It was confirmed...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-14
Source: Serious About RL
Wigan Warriors quartet make Salford RLFC loan switch
Wigan Warriors have sent four of their rising talents out on loan to the Championship with Salford RLFC naming the...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-13
Source: Serious About RL
Wigan Warriors and Bradford Bulls send prospects on loan to Championship clubs
Wigan Warriors have allowed new signing Jonny Vaughan to head out on loan in a bid to find game time...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-13
Source: Serious About RL
RFL issue huge ban to Championship man following Challenge Cup brawl
Barrow Raiders forward Greg Richards has been hit with a three-match suspension for his part in a brawl against York...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-13
Source: Serious About RL
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With the time and effort needed to find breaking Rugby League news, it is often the case that the breaking news is no longer particularly breaking!

It is of course the case that major news will be covered by club and competition websites and may even break into main stream news/sport sites, the chances of anything other than the biggest news appearing quickly is slim.

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The 13 man code of Rugby broke away from the RFU in 1895 in the main to provide a more exciting, skillful, and faster version of Rugby and that is something it has continued to do to this very day.

Back then, it was all about putting on the best possible show to get fans into the ground to pay to watch the sport.

Nowadays, the entertainment on offer still attracts 100’000’s of fans into grounds around the world each weekend but it is via television, social media, and streaming services that the action attracts the most eyeballs.

That has seen the sport spread well past its heartlands of England, France, Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea to where it is now truly a global sport and that means we have to search sources from around the globe to bring you all of the latest news and information.

History

The sport developed out of a number of Northern England based Rugby sides who missed to turn professional and who wished to offer more exciting Rugby to their fans in what was to go on to be called the big schism in the sport that left Rugby with 2 codes.

In a meeting held at the George Hotel in Huddersfield, now known as ‘The Birthplace of Rugby League’, 22 clubs (although Stockport were not at the meeting in person) decided to breakaway and form the Northern Union, which developed into Rugby League Football and the global sport that we all know and love.

From that meeting in 1895 the sport quickly changed its rules to speed things up and to make players fin the need to develop their skills and fitness levels including the abolishment of line-outs in 1897, the professionalism of the sport in 1898, the reduction to 13 players on each side in 1906 and the ending of the dull ruck after a tackle, with the play of the ball replacing it.

In a similar fashion to the split of the sport in England, in 1907 a meeting was held at the Bateman’s Hotel in Sydney where a number of clubs decided to turn their backs on the Union code in Australia and to form the New South Wales Rugby Football League which would go onto to see the new code become the dominant force in Rugby across the key states of New South Wales and Queensland- something which continues to this very day.

The North of England, South of France, New South Wales, and Queensland are known as the heartlands of the sport and it is in these regions where the professional sport still has its biggest impact and most success but in the modern era, the game has grown to become a truly global sport.

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As the sport moves away from its heartlands of the M62 corridor and the states of New South Wales and Queensland into new territories such as France, the Balkans, the Pacific and so much more, it can be increasingly difficult to keep up to date with all of the latest breaking Rugby League news.

No longer can you quickly check local news media to be kept up to date with everything, you need to check multiple sources from across the globe.

At least that used to be the case as we bring you all of the latest breaking Rugby League news from local, national and international news outlines based across the globe.