World Rugby League

Prince Harry praised for 'brilliant' role in Rugby League World Cup draw

The Duke of Sussex – currently in talks over his and wife Meghan's desire to transition from their roles as senior royals– took time out to officiate in the 2021 Rugby League Cup draw at Buckingham Palace on Thursday (Friday NZT).

Prince Harry, the English Rugby Football League's patron, stood alongside "two sporting legends", dual England rugby union and rugby league star Jason Robinson and Olympic rowing champion turned UK Sport chairwoman Dame  Katherine Grainger as the draw was made.