Rugby League

Jamaica qualify for the Rugby League World Cup for the first time after beating the United States in the final of the Americas Championship.

Catalans Dragons appoint former Widnes first-team coach Eamon O'Carroll to Steve McNamara's staff.

Jamie Jones-Buchanan signs a new Leeds Rhinos deal that will take him into his 21st season as a professional player.

Hull KR sign former Sydney Roosters and North Queensland Cowboys second row Kane Linnett on a three-year deal.

Leeds Rhinos sign Australia forward Trent Merrin from NRL side Penrith Panthers on a four-year deal.

Warrington Wolves sign versatile back Jake Mamo from Super League rivals Huddersfield on a one-year deal.

Wales forward Gil Dudson signs for Super League club Salford Red Devils following his departure from relegated Widnes Vikings.

Hull Kingston Rovers sign prop Mitch Garbutt from Leeds Rhinos on a three-year deal.

Liverpool's Anfield will host Super League's Magic Weekend in 2019, after four years at St James' Park in Newcastle.

The Rugby League Challenge Cup final at Wembley will be moved from August to July in 2020.

Wales head coach John Kear says the emergence of young players is "exciting" as he starts planning for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.

Hosts England to open the 2021 Rugby League World Cup after being seeded alongside holders Australia, New Zealand and Tonga.

Salford Red Devils re-sign back-rower Jansin Turgut following his short-term stint in 2018.

Former Leeds Rhinos boss Brian McDermott has been named as the new coach of Toronto Wolfpack, succeeding Paul Rowley.

Great Britain are set to tour the southern hemisphere in 2019, with rugby league bosses hoping to finalise the details "in the next few weeks".

New Zealand run in six tries to beat England 34-0 in Leeds in the third and final Test of a series already won by the hosts.

England head coach Wayne Bennett says his players were "remarkable" in clinching a series win despite their final Test defeat to New Zealand.

New Zealand score six tries to beat England 34-0 in Leeds in the third and final Test of a series already won by the hosts.

Wales run in six tries against Ireland in Wrexham to claim second place in the European Championship and a place at the 2021 World Cup.

England and New Zealand Rugby League stars join together before the final Test at Elland Road to remember the fallen on Remembrance Sunday.