https://www.rugbytradedirectory.com/news From Super league to grass roots en-gb enquiries@rugbytradedirectory.com (Rugby Trade Directory) enquiries@rugbytradedirectory.com (Rugby Trade Directory) Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:57:28 +0000 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:57:28 +0000 60 2 https://www.rugbytradedirectory.com/rfl-remove-membership-from-halifax-panthers www.rugbytradedirectory.com_4963442 The Championship side have had their membership removed following their recent liquidation. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:55:00 GMT https://www.rugbytradedirectory.com/super-league-secures-new-international-tv-deals www.rugbytradedirectory.com_4963441 Super League announces new international broadcast deals in France and Pacific Islands, expanding global coverage for the 2026 season. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:51:00 GMT https://www.rugbytradedirectory.com/halifax-panthers-placed-into-liquidation-after www.rugbytradedirectory.com_4963440 Historic rugby league club Halifax Panthers enter liquidation following High Court ruling over unpaid HMRC debts and ongoing financial instability. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:46:00 GMT https://www.rugbytradedirectory.com/hull-kr-granted-council-approval-for-major-sewell www.rugbytradedirectory.com_4963439 Hull KR secure planning approval for major stadium regeneration, including retail outlets, new training pitches and expanded facilities at Craven Park. Mon, 9 Feb 2026 16:04:00 GMT https://www.rugbytradedirectory.com/rugby-league-review-suggests-moving-challenge-cup www.rugbytradedirectory.com_4963438 A rugby league review has proposed moving the Challenge Cup final from Wembley as part of wide-ranging plans to grow the sport. Fri, 6 Feb 2026 16:43:00 GMT https://www.rugbytradedirectory.com/itv-to-air-in-play-ad-breaks-during-six-nations www.rugbytradedirectory.com_4963437 ITV will trial split-screen adverts during live Six Nations rugby, showing commercials at scrum breaks under a new broadcast rights deal. Wed, 4 Feb 2026 16:32:00 GMT https://www.rugbytradedirectory.com/venues-for-2027-world-cup-matches-confirmed www.rugbytradedirectory.com_4962436 England and Wales will meet in Sydney in a crucial 2027 Rugby World Cup pool match on 16 October. Wed, 4 Feb 2026 13:01:00 GMT https://www.rugbytradedirectory.com/principality-stadium-naming-rights-extended-in-new www.rugbytradedirectory.com_4962435 Principality building society extends Cardiff stadium naming rights to 2030, giving the WRU stability during a turbulent period. Tue, 3 Feb 2026 09:33:00 GMT https://www.rugbytradedirectory.com/wru-confirms-plan-to-sell-cardiff-rugby-to-y11 www.rugbytradedirectory.com_4962434 Welsh Rugby Union has agreed a conditional deal to sell Cardiff Rugby to Y11 Sport & Media, securing long-term stability. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:46:00 GMT https://www.rugbytradedirectory.com/featherstone-rovers-denied-championship-place-for www.rugbytradedirectory.com_4962433 Featherstone Rovers will not play in the 2026 Championship after the RFL rejected their membership following administration and financial issues. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:52:00 GMT https://www.rugbytradedirectory.com/welsh-rugby-clubs-urged-to-call-egm-and-vote-no www.rugbytradedirectory.com_4962432 Welsh rugby clubs are being urged to force an extraordinary meeting and vote of no confidence in WRU leadership. Mon, 5 Jan 2026 16:19:00 GMT https://www.rugbytradedirectory.com/previous-events www.rugbytradedirectory.com_501792 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:32:00 GMT https://www.rugbytradedirectory.com/salford-rlfc-announce-new-ceo www.rugbytradedirectory.com_4955427 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:18:00 GMT https://www.rugbytradedirectory.com/wru-confirms-no-decision-on-reducing-welsh www.rugbytradedirectory.com_4955425 Welsh Rugby Union says talks over cutting professional teams will continue into 2026, with licensing, investment and control still unresolved. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:02:00 GMT https://www.rugbytradedirectory.com/former-rugby-players-lose-appeal-in-brain-injury www.rugbytradedirectory.com_4955426 High Court rejects appeal from former rugby players, ordering full medical disclosure in ongoing brain injury claims against governing bodies. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:05:00 GMT https://www.rugbytradedirectory.com/new-salford-rugby-league-club-granted-championship www.rugbytradedirectory.com_4955424 RFL approves a new Salford rugby league club for the 2026 Championship following the winding-up of Salford Red Devils. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:57:00 GMT https://www.rugbytradedirectory.com/wru-chief-commercial-officer-leighton-davies-steps www.rugbytradedirectory.com_4955423 Welsh Rugby Union confirms Leighton Davies’ retirement as Tomos Grace takes over commercial leadership amid a key transition period. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:28:00 GMT https://www.rugbytradedirectory.com/featherstone-rovers-apply-for-administration-as www.rugbytradedirectory.com_4955422 Featherstone Rovers have moved to enter administration, placing their future and participation in the 2026 rugby league season in doubt. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:55:00 GMT https://www.rugbytradedirectory.com/former-ceo-leads-consortium-bid-to-relaunch www.rugbytradedirectory.com_4955421 Ex-Salford CEO Chris Irwin says a consortium is preparing a sustainable plan to relaunch the liquidated club for the 2026 season. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:52:00 GMT https://www.rugbytradedirectory.com/hull-kr-begin-super-league-title-defence-away-to www.rugbytradedirectory.com_4955420 Hull KR open their 2026 Super League title defence at York, kicking off an expanded 14-team competition with major early fixtures. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:02:00 GMT