Image caption: Ryan Keating in action for Yeppoon Seagulls ahead of representing the Netherlands in Serbia. Photo: supplied Yeppoon Seagulls winger Ryan Keating is preparing to swap his club colours for Netherlands orange as he joins the Lions for the 2026 Men’s Rugby League European Championships in Serbia. For the 21-year-old, the opportunity to represent the Netherlands is about more than rugby league. It is a chance to honour his family’s heritage and make those closest t
Hull KR's treble-winning captain, Elliott Minchella, with Craig Franklin, holding the Super League Grand Final Winner trophy. The Nederlandse Rugby League Bond (NRLB) is delighted to announce the appointment of OXEN Sports Brand Director and former Hull KR Chief Operating Officer Craig Franklin in an advisory role. Franklin brings an outstanding track record in professional sport, brand development and commercial growth to Rugby League in the Netherlands, having held senior p
The Netherlands have reached a major milestone in their international Rugby League journey, climbing to ninth in the world and becoming the second-highest ranked European nation. The latest international rankings place Oranje inside the world's Top 10, with only England ranked higher among European nations. The Netherlands now sit immediately ahead of Ukraine, France and Serbia, who occupy 10th, 11th and 12th positions respectively. For everyone involved in Nederlandse Rugby
