2019 International Rugby League

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Thought it'd be worth starting a thread for this.

RTS excited to renew rivalry with Great Britain: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/08/04/rts-excited-to-renew-rivalry-with-great-britain/

Bennett praises passion of Burgess and Graham as Lions jersey launched: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/07/24...-burgess-and-graham-as-lions-jersey-launched/

End-of-Season Tests schedule: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/08/05...great-britain-jillaroos-tonga-png-fiji-samoa/

Has international Rugby League ever been this good?!!

 

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Georgallis confident Greece can overcome domestic feud to qualify for World Cup: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/08/17...rcome-domestic-feud-to-qualify-for-world-cup/

 

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Just a bit of international news from the past few days,

Coote second Aussie named in Bennett's Lions training squad: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/09/03/coote-second-aussie-named-in-bennetts-lions-training-squad/

Fifita joins Tonga players threatening boycott: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/09/05/tongan-players-threatening-boycott-with-coachs-job-in-jeopardy/

 

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Bit of international news from the past few weeks, sorry I hadn't been keeping up with it.

Meninga seeks quick resolution to Tonga dispute: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/09/10/meninga-seeks-quick-resolution-to-tonga-dispute/

Endacott to head up new look Tonga coaching staff: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/09/12/endacott-to-head-up-new-look-tonga-coaching-staff/

Taumalolo may retire from Test footy if Tonga dispute isn't resolved: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/09/19...om-test-footy-if-tonga-dispute-isnt-resolved/

RLIF likely to block Folau's rugby league return for Tonga: https://www.nrl.com/news/topic/representative/?sessionPage=2

Brennan quits as Tonga Nines coach over 'political' infighting: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/09/24/brennan-quits-as-tonga-nines-coach-over-political-infighting/

Woolf ready to return as Tonga coach after PM intervenes: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/09/25/woolf-ready-to-return-as-tonga-coach-after-pm-intervenes/

Taumalolo among 27 Tonga stars set to return under new board: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/09/27/taumalolo-among-27-tonga-stars-set-to-return-under-new-board/

 

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PM's XIII squads announced - Graham, Brown to lead youthful sides: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/09/30/pms-xiii-squads-announced-graham-brown-to-lead-youthful-side/

Cody Walker and Jasmine Allende have been selected for PM's XIII: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2019/09/30/cody-walker-selected-for-pms-xiii/

Inside the PM’s XIII team meeting: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/09/29/inside-the-pms-xiii-team-meeting/

Trbojevic privileged to make another PM's XIII team: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/09/30/trbojevic-privileged-to-make-another-pms-xiii-team/

 

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Kiwi Marsters set to miss Nines, end-of-year Tests: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/03/kiwi-marsters-set-to-miss-nines-end-of-year-tests/

All the king's men - Tongan Roosters hopeful after royal support: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/04/all-the-kings-men-tongan-roosters-hopeful-after-royal-support/

Kangaroos squad: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/07/kangaroos-squad/

Six new faces named in Kangaroos squad: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/07/six-new-faces-named-in-kangaroos-squad/

Kangaroos and Jillaroos named: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/07/kangaroos-and-jillaroos-named/

Cook and Murray selected for Kangaroos, Walker to play for Australian Nines in World Cup: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2...alker-to-play-for-australian-9s-in-world-cup/

Congrats to all our boys on these selections!! Stoked for them and well deserved!!

 

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Campbell Graham selected in Junior Kangaroos Squad: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2019/10/07/campbell-graham-selected-in-junior-kangaroos-squad/

Campbell Graham added in Australian PM's XIII squad for Fiji clash: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2...-in-australian-pms-xiii-squad-for-fiji-clash/

Awesome for Cammy, congrats to him!!

 

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Graham pushing for Test recall with versatility tag: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/07/graham-pushing-for-test-recall-with-versatility-tag/

Haas to knock over another first in pursuit of Kangaroos dream: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/08/haas-to-knock-over-another-first-in-pursuit-of-kangaroos-dream/

 

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Burgess ruled out of Lions tour with shoulder injury: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/09/burgess-ruled-out-of-lions-tour-with-shoulder-injury/

Burgess Ruled Out of Great Britain Tour: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2019/10/09/burgess-ruled-out-of-great-britain-tour/

Sad to see for Sam but at least he can rest up properly.

 

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Arrow hoping PM's XIII combinations carry into World Cup Nines: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/10/arrow-hoping-pms-xiii-combinations-carry-into-world-cup-9s/

Graham gives go-ahead on young guns: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/10/graham-gives-go-ahead-on-young-guns/

Kind gesture for a Kikau brother: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/10/kind-gesture-for-a-kikau-brother/

Morrison jetting in - Prime Minister to create history for Fiji clash: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/10...me-minister-to-create-history-for-fiji-clash/

Dragon under fire - Hunt grateful to make all three Australian squads: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/10...grateful-to-make-all-three-australian-squads/

Woolf to coach full strength Tonga in end-of-Season Tests: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/10/woolf-to-coach-full-strength-tonga-in-end-of-season-tests/

Fifita surges ahead with Tonga's preparations: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/10/fifita-surges-ahead-with-tongas-preparations/

 

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Massive congrats to Junior! I'm stoked he's made it into the Tonga Squad again!

CNK caps stunning 2019 rise as one of four Kiwi Test rookies: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/10/cnk-caps-stunning-2019-rise-as-one-of-four-kiwi-test-rookies/

Seven-year itch - Feldt finally gets rep recognition on the double: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/11...t-finally-gets-rep-recognition-on-the-double/

 

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PM's XIII in 11-try romp over Fiji counterparts: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/11/prime-ministers-xiii-in-11-try-romp-over-fiji-counterparts/

Fiji experience one Walker will remember for life: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/11/fiji-experience-one-walker-will-remember-for-life/

I didn't catch the game, only saw the highlights. Anyone who watched the game know how Cody and Cammy got on?

Women's PM's XIII fight back to beat Fiji counterparts: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/11/womens-pms-xiii-clinch-thrilling-win-over-fiji-counterparts/

 

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Gallery - AUS PM's XIII v Fiji PM's XIII: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2019/10/12/gallery-aus-pms-xiii-v--fiji-pms-xiii/

Garrick happily trades Aloha for Bula: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/12/garrick-happily-trades-aloha-for-bula/

 

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Maybe this should be in the international sub forum

 

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'We want to be the world's best' - Business as usual for Tonga: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/15/we-want-to-be-the-worlds-best-business-as-usual-for-tonga/

Hastings, Coote and Austin in Graham-led GB Lions Squad: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/15/hastings-coote-and-austin-in-graham-led-gb-lions-squad/

That's a very strong Lions Squad, congrats to Tom for being selected!!

 

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Keary out of Test matches against NZ, Tonga: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/17/keary-out-of-test-matches-against-nz-tonga/

Soward - How do Roos replace 162 Tests of playmaking champions?: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/17/soward-how-do-roos-replace-162-tests-of-playmaking-champions/

 

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Debut loss to Kiwis still burns for motivated Cook: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/20/debut-loss-to-kiwis-still-burns-for-motivated-cook/

Jillaroos seek Test revenge after Nines upset: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/20/jillaroos-seek-test-revenge-after-nines-upset/

'Italian' Vaughan on verge of Australian debut: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/20/italian-vaughan-on-verge-of-australian-debut/

 

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Test squads - Australia v New Zealand, Tonga v Great Britain: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/21...ustralia-v-new-zealand-tonga-v-great-britain/

Benji 'shocked' ahead of record-breaking night: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/21/benji-marshall-to-break-record-as-kiwis-captain/

Jillaroos labelled 'cocky' heading into Kiwi Ferns clash: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/21/jillaroos-labelled-cocky-heading-into-kiwi-ferns-clash/

 

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Equality for all - $3.5m set aside so every 2021 World Cup player gets paid: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/21...ide-so-every-2021-world-cup-player-gets-paid/

DCE sits out Kangaroos training as debutants step out: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/21...raining-as-six-debutants-enjoy-first-hit-out/

Australian jerseys help Brimson regain confidence: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/21/australian-jerseys-help-brimson-regain-confidence/

Taukeiaho - Emotions to run high for Tonga's Test 'homecoming': https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/21/taukeiaho-emotions-to-run-high-for-tongas-test-homecoming/

Maguire - Kiwis move past 'harsh' Asofa-Solomona ban: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/21/maguire-kiwis-move-past-harsh-asofa-solomona-ban/

Captain quits - Baiteri pulls out of team over France's 'lack of professionalism': https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/21...of-team-over-frances-lack-of-professionalism/

 

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Super League spies helping Tonga prepare for Lions: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/22/super-league-spies-helping-tonga-prepare-for-lions/

RTS ready to take on Kangaroos after missing 2018 win: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/22/rts-ready-to-take-on-kangaroos-after-missing-2018-win/

'Beers and bakery life' - How Hamlin-Uele almost quit the NRL: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/22/beers-and-bakery-life-how-hamlin-uele-almost-quit-the-nrl/

David Fifita to captain Junior Kangaroos: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/22/david-fifita-to-captain-junior-kangaroos/