Rugby League World Cup

The premier international tournament in rugby league, contested by national teams and organized by the sport’s international governing body.

2021 Rugby League World Cup: The tournament held in England in 2022, featuring men’s, women’s, and wheelchair competitions. Its expanded program made it the first World Cup edition to stage all three competitions together.
International Rugby League: The international governing body for rugby league, responsible for the sport’s global rules and competitions. It governs the World Cup and sets its competition framework.
France national rugby league team: The national rugby league team representing France in international competition. French officials and players helped advance the first World Cup, held in France in 1954.
Tonga national rugby league team: The national rugby league team representing Tonga in international competition. Tonga’s 2017 semifinal appearance demonstrated the growing strength of Pacific nations.
2017 Rugby League World Cup: The tournament co-hosted by Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea. Tonga’s run to the semifinals became a defining upset of the modern tournament.
Rugby League World Cup qualification: The process through which national teams earn places in the Rugby League World Cup finals. Qualification determines how emerging teams join established nations at the tournament.
Paul Barrière: A French rugby league administrator who promoted the creation of an international World Cup. His proposal helped turn the idea of a rugby league world championship into the inaugural tournament.
New Zealand national rugby league team: The national rugby league team representing New Zealand in international competition. New Zealand’s 2008 title ended Australia’s long hold on the men’s World Cup.
2008 Rugby League World Cup: The tournament hosted by Australia that introduced a revised format with ten teams. Its final established New Zealand as the first team besides Australia or Great Britain to win the men’s title.
Rugby league national teams: Teams that represent countries or territories in international rugby league. The World Cup is built from national teams rather than domestic clubs.

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Rugby World CupCompared with: Its similar name masks different rules, teams, and governing institutions.