The Nederlandse Rugby League Bond (NRLB) has revealed a significant shift in its domestic strategy, intending to extend the Rugby League season starting in 2027 and substantially increase opportunities for players and clubs throughout the Netherlands. For several years, the NRLB has deliberately operated within a short summer window, attempting to complement the Rugby Union calendar and enable players to participate in both codes. Following a review of the 2026 season, the Bo

The Nederlandse Rugby League Bond has named a 19-player Netherlands squad to face Canada on Saturday 11 July at Dordtsche Rugby Club, with James Adams set to lead the team as Head Coach for the first time. The international fixture will kick off at 14:00 at Dordtsche Rugby Club, Schenkeldijk 10, 3328 LE Dordrecht, with tickets available via rugbyleague.nl/events. Adams will take charge of the Oranje for the fixture, deputising for Jason Havenaar, who is currently based in Aus