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== Rugby League World Cup ==
The Rugby League World Cup is an international rugby league competition contested by national teams of the Rugby League International Federation (RLIF). The tournament was first held in 1954, making it the first World Cup for any form of rugby football. The event has been held at irregular intervals since then, with the most recent tournament taking place in 2021.
History[edit | edit source]
The idea of a Rugby League World Cup was first proposed in the 1930s, but it wasn't until 1954 that the first tournament was held in France. The inaugural competition featured four teams: Australia, France, Great Britain, and New Zealand. The tournament was won by Great Britain, who defeated France in the final.
Format[edit | edit source]
The format of the Rugby League World Cup has varied over the years. Initially, it was a round-robin tournament, but it has since evolved to include group stages followed by knockout rounds. The number of participating teams has also increased, with the 2021 tournament featuring 16 teams.
Notable Tournaments[edit | edit source]
- 1954 Rugby League World Cup: The first Rugby League World Cup, held in France.
- 1968 Rugby League World Cup: Notable for being the first World Cup to be held in the Southern Hemisphere.
- 1995 Rugby League World Cup: Marked the centenary of rugby league and featured ten teams.
- 2008 Rugby League World Cup: Held in Australia, this tournament saw the introduction of the Pacific Islands teams.
- 2021 Rugby League World Cup: The most recent tournament, held in England.
Teams[edit | edit source]
The Rugby League World Cup has seen participation from various national teams over the years. Some of the most successful teams include:
Records and Statistics[edit | edit source]
Australia is the most successful team in the history of the Rugby League World Cup, having won the tournament 11 times. The highest attendance for a World Cup match was recorded at the 2013 Rugby League World Cup final, held at Old Trafford in Manchester, England.
Future Tournaments[edit | edit source]
The next Rugby League World Cup is scheduled to be held in 2025, with the host nation yet to be announced.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Rugby League
- Rugby League International Federation
- Australia national rugby league team
- New Zealand national rugby league team
- England national rugby league team
- France national rugby league team
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