Rugby League World Cup

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The Rugby League World Cup is an international rugby league tournament contested by the top national men's representative teams. The tournament is administered by the International Rugby League and was first held in France in 1954, which was the first World Cup held for any form of rugby football.

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Southern hemisphere to host 2026 World Cup The Southern hemisphere will host the next Rugby League World Cup in 2026 after France withdrew for financial reasons. BBC Sport - Published on August 3, 2023
Social impact of 2021 World Cup hailed a success A new report hails the Rugby League World Cup 2021 a success because of the social impact it made on some of the UK's most deprived areas. BBC Sport - Published on July 5, 2023
Fiji, Qatar & South Africa express World Cup interest Fiji, Qatar and South Africa express an interest in hosting the 2025 Rugby League World Cup, after plans to stage it in France collapsed. BBC Sport - Published on May 17, 2023

France pulls out of hosting Rugby League World Cup France pulls out of hosting the 2025 Rugby League World Cup with organisers citing financial reasons for the decision. BBC Sport - Published on May 15, 2023
British Cycling appoints Dutton chief executive British Cycling appoints former Rugby League World Cup chief executive Jon Dutton as its new boss. BBC Sport - Published on April 13, 2023
The golden moments from a thrilling World Cup After 61 matches over 35 days across three competitions the 2021 Rugby League World Cup is over. Here's BBC Sport's tournament recap. BBC Sport - Published on November 20, 2022

Emotional Sinfield finishes ultra marathon challenge Watch the moment former rugby league star Kevin Sinfield finishes his challenge of running seven ultra marathons in seven days at the Rugby League World Cup final at Old Trafford. BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2022
Australia's Brigginshaw wants more World Cup glory Ali Brigginshaw wants to attempt to win a fourth Rugby League World Cup in 2025 after inspiring Australia to the title with an emphatic win over New Zealand. BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2022
The headline acts in the men's & women's finals Who are the headline acts - and the players who might make the difference - in the men's and women's Rugby League World Cup finals on Saturday? BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2022
Halliwell the hero as England win World Cup Watch highlights as England captain Tom Halliwell scores a late try to lead his side to a famous Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup final victory over France. BBC Sport - Published on November 18, 2022

Watch: Rugby League World Cup final - Australia v Samoa Follow live TV, radio and text coverage as Australia and Samoa meet in the men's Rugby League World Cup final at Old Trafford. BBC Sport - Published on November 18, 2022
Rugby League World Cup a 'resounding success' Rugby League World Cup chief executive Jon Dutton says choosing "reach over revenue" has helped make this year's tournament a "resounding success". BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2022
Australia rotate squad for New Zealand final Australia rotate their squad again for Saturday's Rugby League World Cup final while New Zealand recall Autumn-Rain Stephens Daly. BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2022	Lemuelu only change for Australia-Samoa final Australia name an unchanged squad for Saturday's Rugby League World Cup final while Samoa make one change. BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2022
England no longer starstruck by Kiwis - Stanley England centre Tara-Jane Stanley says they are no longer starstruck by facing the southern hemisphere giants at the Rugby League World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on November 13, 2022	Watch: Papua New Guinea seek to upset Australia in World Cup semis Live TV, radio and text coverage of Australia v Papua New Guinea in the women's semi-finals of the Rugby League World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on November 13, 2022
What went wrong in England's gut-wrenching exit? Another Rugby League World Cup, another gut-wrenching failure for England - but where did it all go wrong for Shaun Wane's side? BBC Sport - Published on November 12, 2022	'Wounded' Wane blames himself for England defeat England head coach Shaun Wane says he blames himself for their narrow golden-point Rugby League World Cup semi-final defeat by Samoa. BBC Sport - Published on November 12, 2022
Samoa beat England in thrilling World Cup semi Watch highlights as England fall to a shock semi-final defeat as Samoa win a golden-point thriller in their Rugby League World Cup semi-final at the Emirates Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on November 12, 2022	Crichton's golden-point kick puts Samoa in final Watch the moment Stephen Crichton kicks the winning goal for Samoa as they beat England to make it to their first Rugby League World Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on November 12, 2022
England fight back against Samoa with 'brilliant' try England forward Elliot Whitehead scores a "brilliant" try to help his side fight back against Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup semi-final at the Emirates Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on November 12, 2022	Luai's gives Samoa early lead against England Watch as Jarome Luai scores a try to give Samoa an early lead against England in the Rugby League World Cup semi-final at the Emirates Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on November 12, 2022
Australia beat Kiwis to make World Cup final Watch highlights as defending champions Australia earn a hard-fought 16-14 win over New Zealand to reach their 15th consecutive Rugby League World Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on November 11, 2022	Holders Australia edge past Kiwis to reach final Defending champions Australia sneak past New Zealand 16-14 in a breathtaking semi-final to reach their 15th consecutive Rugby League World Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on November 11, 2022
'Oh my word!' Addo-Carr try draws Australia level Australia's Josh Addo-Carr scores a brilliant try to draw his side level against New Zealand in their Rugby League World Cup semi-final in Leeds. BBC Sport - Published on November 11, 2022	England out to emulate Lionesses and Red Roses England are eager to harness the feel-good factor sweeping through women's sport as they face New Zealand in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals on Monday. BBC Sport - Published on November 11, 2022
'An England team with superstars all over' From rejuvenated stars to dynamic wingers, BBC Sport looks at why optimism is growing about England's Rugby League World Cup hopes. BBC Sport - Published on November 11, 2022	Defending Champions Australia beat New Zealand Watch highlights as defending champions Australia beat New Zealand in their final group game to set up a semi-final meeting with Papua New Guinea at the Rugby League World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on November 10, 2022
'Hurricane' Higgins helps Wales reach semi-finals Watch as Andrew Higgins stars for Wales who beat Scotland 70-36 and progress to the wheelchair semi-finals in the Rugby League World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on November 10, 2022	Wales beat Scotland to set up England semi-final Wales will meet England in the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup semi-finals after a comprehensive victory over Scotland. BBC Sport - Published on November 10, 2022
Australia face Kiwis in World Cup semi-final - watch, listen, text Australia face New Zealand in the first Rugby League World Cup semi-final - follow BBC Two, radio and text coverage. BBC Sport - Published on November 10, 2022	England turn on style to beat PNG Watch highlights as Leah Burke stars, scoring a hat-trick of tries, to help England beat Papua New Guinea 42-4, maintaining their 100% record so far in the Rugby League World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on November 9, 2022
Watch: World Cup - Wales v Scotland for wheelchair semi-final spot Watch live BBC Two coverage as Wales and Scotland compete for a place in the semi-finals of the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on November 9, 2022	Australia & NZ reach Women's World Cup semis Australia thrash France 92-0 and New Zealand beat the Cook Islands to reach the women's semi-finals at the Rugby League World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on November 6, 2022
Watch: Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup - Wales v USA Watch live coverage of Wales v USA in the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup at EIS Sheffield. BBC Sport - Published on November 6, 2022	England beat Spain to move closer to last four Rob Hawkins scores five tries as England beat Spain 104-12 to move closer to a Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup semi-final. BBC Sport - Published on November 6, 2022
NZ survive big Fiji scare to reach semi-finals New Zealand will face Australia in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals after coming from behind to beat Fiji. BBC Sport - Published on November 5, 2022	World Cup: Tonga v Samoa in last quarter-final - watch, listen & text England await the winner of the Rugby League World Cup quarter-final between Tonga and Samoa - follow live BBC Two, radio and text coverage. BBC Sport - Published on November 5, 2022
England thrash PNG to make World Cup semi-finals Watch highlights as a Tommy Makinson-inspired England beat Papua New Guinea 46-6 in their Rugby League World Cup quarter-final. BBC Sport - Published on November 5, 2022	'There are a lot of very excited fans out there': Kate cheered at her first game as Rugby Football League patron The Princess of Wales was cheered by fans as she walked on the pitch ahead of England's Rugby League World Cup quarter-final against Papua New Guinea. Sky News - Published on November 5, 2022
Stanley scores second-half hat-trick against Canada Tara-Jane Stanley scores a second-half hat-trick against Canada as England move past the 50-point mark during their Rugby League World Cup game in Wigan. BBC Sport - Published on November 5, 2022	Roche runs in 'outstanding' sixth try for England England's Georgia Roche "sells a dummy" and carves her way through Canada's defence to score an "outstanding" try during their Rugby League World Cup in Wigan. BBC Sport - Published on November 5, 2022
'Stop it!' Addo-Carr scores first-half hat-trick Australia's Josh Addo-Carr puts his side in control against Lebanon after scoring a hat-trick in the first 19 minutes of their Rugby League World Cup quarter-final. BBC Sport - Published on November 4, 2022	World Cup: Kiwis & Fiji aim for semi-final spot - watch, listen & text New Zealand face Fiji in the third Rugby League World Cup men's quarter-final - follow live BBC Two, radio and text coverage. BBC Sport - Published on November 4, 2022
England set to face PNG in World Cup quarter-final - follow build-up England will take on Papua New Guinea in their Rugby League World Cup quarter-final at 14:30 GMT - follow live text build-up. BBC Sport - Published on November 4, 2022	Grant's 'miracle' pass sets up Scotland try Scotland's Dan Grant executes a world-class reverse pass to set up a Callum Young try against USA in the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on November 4, 2022
Rugby League World Cup: Australia v Lebanon - watch, listen & text Australia face Lebanon in the first Rugby League World Cup men's quarter-final - follow BBC Three, radio and text coverage. BBC Sport - Published on November 4, 2022	Box-office England stars creating World Cup buzz With England playing in this weekend's quarter-finals of the Rugby League World Cup, it's a good time to switch on to a tournament that has already attracted lots of interest, writes Dave Woods. BBC Sport - Published on November 4, 2022
Gonzalez shines as Spain beat Ireland Watch some of his best moments as Spain's Theo Gonzalez stars in their 55-32 victory over Ireland in the Rugby League World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on November 3, 2022