Rugby League World Cup moved to 2026, will be played in southern hemisphere

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The Rugby League World Cup that was scheduled to be held in France in 2025 will instead be played in the southern hemisphere in 2026, the sport's governing body, the International Rugby League (IRL), said on Thursday.The change was made after France decided to withdraw as hosts. The tournament will also f

The Rugby League World Cup that was scheduled to be held in France in 2025 will instead be played in the southern hemisphere in 2026, the sport's governing body, the International Rugby League , said on Thursday.

"An IRL board meeting in Singapore has agreed to shift the World Cup from 2025 to 2026 and stage it under a revised format as part of a new calendar to 2030 aimed at capitalising on the growth of the international game," it said in a statement.

 

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