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Australia won the last men's Rugby League World Cup in 2022

Southern hemisphere to host postponed Rugby League World Cup in 2026

The next Rugby League World Cup will take place in the southern hemisphere in 2026, the sport's international governing body has announced.

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Sam Tomkins was left disappointed France will not be hosting the World Cup in 2025
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Tomkins: World Cup hosting withdrawal a 'huge blow' for French RL

Sam Tomkins has expressed his regret that the next Rugby League World Cup will not be played in France.

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Andy Last was part of England's coaching staff at the World Cup
Rugby League

How Tigers aim to harness World Cup lessons in 2023

Castleford assistant coach Andy Last on applying what he and boss Lee Radford picked up from their World Cup stints.

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Australia's Josh Addo-Carr and James Tedesco celebrate after securing the World Cup
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'It's been a dominant time' - Australia assert status as team to beat

We examine how Australia underlined their dominance of the men's international game with their latest World Cup win.

Jack Brown celebrates after England's win over France in the wheelchair World Cup final
Rugby League

'It's been five years in the making' - Brown savours England's World Cup win

England wheelchair star Jack Brown on England's World Cup triumph, his new role and what comes next for the sport.

Mal Meninga and his staff celebrate with the World Cup after Australia's win over Samoa
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Meninga wants prominence for international RL | Paulo: Samoa need more games

World Cup-winning coach Mal Meninga has called for the international game to be given more prominence after Australia's triumph.

Australia celebrate with the trophy following their Rugby League World Cup final win over Samoa
Rugby League

Tedesco stars to seal 12th World Cup triumph for Australia

Skipper James Tedesco led the way with a player-of-the-match display as Australia beat Samoa 30-10 in the Rugby League World Cup final.

Cameron Murray celebrates his try against Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup final
Rugby League

Australia secure Rugby League World Cup double - recap

Relive all of the action from Old Trafford as Australia were crowned champions in both the men's and women's Rugby League World Cup.

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  • 'The most important game of our lives' - England's shot at Wheelchair World Cup glory
  • Women's RLWC final: Donald rotates Aus squad; Stephens-Daly returns for NZ
  • 'No friends out there' - Clubmates Luai and Cleary vie for World Cup glory
  • Bechara among Golden Boot winners | England stars make teams of World Cup

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England wheelchair star Jack Brown on England's World Cup triumph, his new role and what comes next for the sport.

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