World Cup 2021
Rugby League World Cup news: What’s been said about France 2025
The news that the Rugby League World Cup will head to France in 2025 has been met with positivity and excitement. [Read more…]
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All 32 teams sign legally-binding participation agreements for World Cup
Every team competing in the men’s, women’s and wheelchair World Cups have signed legally-binding participation agreements, tournament chief executive Jon Dutton has confirmed. [Read more…]
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Postponing World Cup was “least-worst” option, says tournament chief
Organisers admit they came close to cancelling the 2021 World Cup but insist they could be in a stronger position financially when the tournament is held in England in 2022. [Read more…]
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Talks ongoing over Indigenous and Maori teams competing in World Cup
Talks are underway over Indigenous and Maori teams competing at the World Cup, tournament chief executive Jon Dutton has confirmed. [Read more…]
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Players keen to play in World Cup despite international concerns
Players from the southern hemisphere are still eager to play in the World Cup this autumn, according to tournament chief executive Jon Dutton. [Read more…]
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World Cup organisers expect all 21 nations to compete in tournament
World Cup chief executive Jon Dutton says they expect all 21 nations competing in this year’s tournament to come to the UK despite concerns over travel and quarantine restrictions. [Read more…]
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Decision whether to postpone 2021 World Cup to be made next week
A decision on whether to press ahead with the 2021 World Cup at the end of the season will be made next week. [Read more…]
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World Cup organisers battling against the odds for success
World Cup organisers are remaining bold and brave despite the uncertainty caused by the pandemic. [Read more…]
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World Cup organisers boosted by Prime Minister’s announcement
World Cup 2021 chief executive Jon Dutton says they are encouraged by the Government announcement regarding the return of fans to stadia. [Read more…]
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World Cup chief hopeful tournament will go ahead in 2021
Tournament chief executive Jon Dutton has spoken of his optimism for the 2021 World Cup despite the lingering impact of the coronavirus pandemic as the 12-month countdown began. [Read more…]
