International rugby league in 2017
A list of men and women international rugby league matches played throughout 2017 and does not include wheelchair rugby league international matches. A † denotes a recognised, but unofficial match that did not contribute to the IRL World Rankings.
The season included the 2017 Rugby League World Cup which will be held in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea during October, November and December.
February
Hungary vs Uruguay
Notes:- This was Uruguay's first ever RLIF-sanctioned Test match.
- This was Hungary's first ever Test match win.
- Hungary's Max Feast made his Test debut aged just 16 years and 23 days.
Thailand vs El Salvador
Notes:- This was Thailand's first ever RLIF-sanctioned Test match.
June
France vs England women's test series
----August
Denmark vs Norway
Notes:- Norway's squad included former Lebanese national representative Gilbert Haydamous.