August
- 8 August – Moore Park, New South Wales: The 100 year anniversary of the formation of Australia's first rugby league governing body, the New South Wales Rugby League, is commemorated.
- 18 August – Belgrade, Serbia: The 2007 European Shield ends and is won by Serbia who finished on top of the table.
- 25 August – London, England: The 2007 Challenge Cup tournament culminates in St Helens' 30 – 8 win against Catalans Dragons in the final at Wembley Stadium before 84,241.
- 25 August – Jacksonville, USA: The 2007 AMNRL season culminates in the Connecticut Wildcats' 20–18 win against Aston DSC Bulls in the championship match.
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