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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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Hull FC v Bradford Bulls team news as John Cartwright forced into spine shake up
Hull FC will be without Jake Arthur this evening when they take on Bradford Bulls at the MKM Stadium this...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-14
Source: Serious About RL
Workington Town v Widnes Vikings match preview and 21-man squads
WORKINGTON TOWN have had a difficult season on the pitch so far this season, going down to a heavy 40-0...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-14
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
Hull FC dealt Jake Arthur blow as half-back ruled out of Bradford Bulls clash
Hull FC will be without Jake Arthur against BradfordRead more
Published on: 2026-02-14
Source: Hull Daily Mail
Salford v Hunslet match previews and squads
HUNSLET will be hoping to create a little bit of history when they visit Salford on Sunday afternoon, as they...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-14
Source: Total 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
Leigh start season with win over Leeds
Watch highlights as Leigh Leopards start the new Super League season with a 26-14 win over Leeds Rhinos.Read more
Published on: 2026-02-14
Source: BBC Sport - Rugby League
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
Newcastle Thunder v Dewsbury Rams match preview and 21-man squads
Last time these two teams met six months at Blaydon RFC, the Rams scored eleven tries to easily brush aside...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-14
Source: Total RL
Hull FC vs Bradford Bulls LIVE team news and build up from MKM Stadium
Hull FC host Bradford Bulls at the MKM Stadium. Bring it on.Read more
Published on: 2026-02-14
Source: Hull Daily Mail
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
Hull FC rename stand in honour of club legend as touching tribute made
Hull FC have paid tribute to club legend Johnny Whiteley with the East Stand at the MKM Stadium now named...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-14
Source: Serious About RL
Midlands Hurricanes edge out Goole Vikings
GOOLE VIKINGS 14 MIDLANDS HURRICANES 28 JAMES CHESTNEY, Victoria Pleasure Grounds, Saturday THE Hurricanes blew into the Victoria Pleasure Grounds...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-14
Source: Total RL
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Hull FC v Bradford Bulls team news as John Cartwright forced into spine shake up
Hull FC will be without Jake Arthur this evening when they take on Bradford Bulls at the MKM Stadium this...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-14
Source: Serious About RL
Leigh start season with win over Leeds
Watch highlights as Leigh Leopards start the new Super League season with a 26-14 win over Leeds Rhinos.Read more
Published on: 2026-02-14
Source: BBC Sport - Rugby League
Leeds Rhinos boss confused over Harry Newman sin bin as Jake Connor injury update shared
Coach Brad Arthur admitted he wasn’t sure why Leeds Rhinos’ England centre Harry Newman was sin-binned during the Super League...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-14
Source: Serious About RL
Bradford Bulls boss hails new recruit as spine verdict issued
Bradford Bulls will return to Super League for the first time in 12 years this weekend, as they travel to...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-14
Source: Serious About RL
Hull FC v Bradford Bulls team news with one doubt and seven out including star forwards
Hull FC will welcome Bradford Bulls back to Super League on Saturday evening but both teams could be without some...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-14
Source: Serious About RL
Bradford Bulls boss shares selection hint as Jayden Nikorima injury update shared
Bradford Bulls boss Kurt Haggerty has revealed a selection hint after one of his senior players was ruled out of...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-14
Source: Serious About RL
Warrington Wolves boss sets challenge for ‘excitement machine’ Cai Taylor-Wray after starring versus St Helens
Warrington Wolves head coach Sam Burgess has set out a challenge to young full-back Cai Taylor-Wray after his Man of...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-14
Source: Serious About RL
Hull FC's next task brings sterner test amid season hope and firm warning
Hull FC enter a new Super League season with hope, confidence, belief, and a key warning.Read more
Published on: 2026-02-14
Source: Hull Daily Mail
Adrian Lam praises new signings as Leigh Leopards boss gives verdict after victory over Leeds Rhinos
Leigh Leopards head coach Adrian Lam was left “frustrated” with the speed of the game in his side’s victory over...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-13
Source: Serious About 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
Leigh impress in opening victory over Leeds
Leigh Leopards start their Super League campaign with an excellent five-try display against Leeds Rhinos.Read more
Published on: 2026-02-13
Source: BBC Sport - Rugby League
Taylor-Wray stars as Warrington beat St Helens
Cai Taylor-Wray puts in a breakthrough performance as Warrington Wolves earn an opening night Super League win against St Helens.Read more
Published on: 2026-02-13
Source: BBC Sport - Rugby League
Super League’s new star, Jack Welsby injury, teething problems for Saints and other Warrington Wolves v St Helens talking points
Sam Burgess’ Warrington Wolves put in a stellar performance to defeat St Helens 24-14 in a quite brilliant performance to...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-13
Source: Serious About RL
Catalans kick off 2026 with muddy win over Giants
Catalans Dragons kick off their 2026 Super League season with an impressive win over Huddersfield Giants at Stade Gilbert Brutus.Read more
Published on: 2026-02-13
Source: BBC Sport - Rugby League
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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
Seven off-contract players Leigh Leopards could target as Owen Trout replacement amid NRL links
Leigh Leopards are reportedly set to lose England international Owen Trout to the NRL but how could they replace him...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-11
Source: Serious About RL
Leigh Leopards set to lose Owen Trout to NRL as star reportedly agrees contract for 2027
Leigh Leopards star Owen Trout has seemingly had his future confirmed, and it’s not good news for Leopards fans. Reports...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-10
Source: Serious About RL
Former Leeds Rhinos, St Helens and Warrington Wolves stars set for NRL trial games as team lists confirmed
Matt Dufty will line up for South Sydney Rabbitohs this weekend, and he is one of many former Super League...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-10
Source: Serious About RL
Leigh Leopards forward Owen Trout reportedly signs for NRL club
LEIGH LEOPARDS forward Owen Trout has reportedly signed a two-year deal with NRL side Cronulla Sharks. That’s according to The Daily...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-10
Source: Total RL
John Cartwright gives Hull FC future latest and response to NRL question
JOHN CARTWRIGHT has revealed that he doesn’t have the intention of returning to the NRL anytime soon. The Hull FC...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-09
Source: Total RL
“Now or never” – George Williams ready to take NRL second chance as Warrington Wolves star lays out 2026 ambitions
Soon-to-be NRL player George Williams has outlined how 2027 was his final chance to return down under, and it is...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-09
Source: Serious About RL
George Williams explains NRL decision and why Warrington Wolves spell can end on high
GEORGE WILLIAMS believes there is a different feeling amongst the Warrington Wolves squad as he gets ready for his final...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-09
Source: Total 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
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
Saints captain Lees to miss start of season
St Helens captain Matty Lees picks up an injury in the Challenge Cup win at Workington, ruling him out of...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-10
Source: BBC Sport - Rugby League
Cup tie a big financial tonic for Workington Town despite record defeat
WORKINGTON TOWN were left reflecting on a big Challenge Cup bonus despite their heavy third-round home defeat by St Helens....Read more
Published on: 2026-02-10
Source: Total RL
Winners and losers of Challenge Cup fourth round draw including Bradford Bulls and Goole Vikings
The Challenge Cup fourth round draw was conducted last night, and there were some interesting match-ups pulled out of the...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-10
Source: Serious About RL
Hull KR visit Huddersfield in Challenge Cup fourth round
Holders Hull KR will visit Huddersfield Giants in the fourth round of the Challenge Cup, while Wakefield Trinity host Leeds...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-09
Source: BBC Sport - Rugby League
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
Challenge Cup fourth round draw in full as Hull KR, Leeds Rhinos, Wigan Warriors and others learn fate
The draw for the fourth round of the Challenge Cup has been made with Super League clubs learning their fate....Read more
Published on: 2026-02-09
Source: Serious About RL
Challenge Cup fourth-round draw made as Goole Vikings rewarded with Warrington Wolves clash
THE Challenge Cup fourth-round draw has been made with a number of mouthwatering ties to come, including Leeds Rhinos’ visit...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-09
Source: Total RL
Super League disciplinary as three charged and Paul McShane decision made after red card
Three Super League players have been charged by disciplinary on the eve of the new season. Top flight clubs played...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-09
Source: Serious About RL
Four perfect Challenge Cup ties that could potentially take place ahead of fourth round draw including 2025 semi-final repeat
The Challenge Cup draw for the last 16 will be conducted later today, and we’ve assessed some dream ties that...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-09
Source: Serious About RL
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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
Championship side swoop to sign up ex-Halifax Panthers star after liquidation
Championship outfit Rochdale Hornets have swooped to sign up Jack Hansen following Halifax Panthers’ liquidation earlier this week. Hansen was...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-13
Source: Serious About RL
Super League fans all say the same thing after York Knights stun Hull KR
Hull KR were stunned by York Knights in the Super League opener, losing 19-18, and rugby league fans have now...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-12
Source: Serious About RL
Leeds Rhinos send promising youngster to Championship club on loan
Promising young Leeds Rhinos talent Zak Lloyd has made the move to the Championship on loan. Lloyd has joined up...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-12
Source: Serious About RL
York Knights v Hull KR predicted teams with key men to miss season opener for Super League champions
Hull KR travel to face York Knights as they begin their defence of Super League but they could be without...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-12
Source: Serious About RL
Halifax Panthers removed from 2026 Championship as RFL release statement after liquidation
Halifax Panthers will no longer compete in the 2026 Championship season after their RFL membership has been revoked. The news...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-11
Source: Serious About RL
Bradford Bulls youngster makes switch to Championship club
Bradford Bulls youngster Alfie Leake has made the move to the Championship on a season-long loan. Leake will spend the...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-11
Source: Serious About RL
Halifax Panthers’ liquidation ‘wasn’t a surprise’ as rival Championship club chair offers financial update
The chairman of a rival Championship club has commented on Halifax Panthers’ liquidation whilst ensuring fans of his own club’s...Read more
Published on: 2026-02-11
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.

That is why we bring you are of the latest news from a number of news/sport/RL websites so that if something breaks, you get the latest Rugby League breaking news the moment it happens.

Rugby League Latest News Today

Keeping up with the latest news continues to be a challenge for all fans of the 13 man code and that leads to many fans of the sport searching for the latest news happening today.

If you have come across us here at 13v13 in the hopes of finding the latest Rugby League news, you will see above that you have done just that, so why not add us into your bookmarks and check back regularly so that you never need to waste time searching for Rugby League latest news from today again as we do the searching for you and bring the latest Rugby League headlines.

About

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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Rugby League News Update

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Here at 13v13, we know how important it is to not only get the very latest Rugby League news but also the most accurate news.

In an era of social media spreading fake stories quicker and more often than legitimate news outlets can spread the true stories coming out of the sport, it can be difficult to know who to trust and where you can reliably get you fix of Rugby League news.

That is why we heavily curate all of the sources that we feature to make sure that the news outlets featured on 13v13 are trusted but in the race to get the latest Rugby League news in this era of 24hr news cycles, we know that no one is infallible and that is why we bring you the latest Rugby League news from multiple sources.

Any news that stands out as been wrong and different from the rest will be easy to spot, so you will know that the Rugby League latest news that you receive is accurate.

To keep things as simple as possible, we bring you all of the latest Rugby League news headlines from sources across the globe and all that you need to do is click on any of those Rugby League news headlines that are of interest to you.

That will take you directly to the source where you can read the full story of the breaking Rugby League news.

With so much action happening around the world, it can be difficult to keep up to date with all of the latest Rugby League headlines but here at 13v13, we bring them all to you in an easy to digest method.

Breaking Rugby League News

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.