Where was the rugby league World Cup held in 2013?

Where was the rugby league World Cup held in 2013?

The 2013 Rugby League World Cup was the fourteenth staging of the Rugby League World Cup and took place in England, Wales, France and Ireland. between 26 October and 30 November 2013. It was the main event of the year’s Festival of World Cups.

Who are the teams in the rugby league World Cup?

It was the main event of the year’s Festival of World Cups. Fourteen teams contested the tournament: Australia, England, New Zealand, Samoa, Wales, Fiji, France, Papua New Guinea, Ireland, Scotland, Tonga, Cook Islands, Italy and the United States. The latter two were competing in the Rugby League World Cup for the first time.

When did New Zealand win the rugby league World Cup?

The latter two were competing in the Rugby League World Cup for the first time. New Zealand were the defending champions, having defeated Australia in 2008. Australia won the tournament, beating New Zealand 34–2 in the final to lift the trophy for the tenth time.

Which is the most successful rugby league World Cup?

In terms of attendance, exposure and revenue, the 2013 tournament is considered the most successful Rugby League World Cup to date. Representatives of the game with the trophy at Leeds Central Library.

Where are the rugby league World Cup fixtures?

Here is the full list of fixtures, organised by tournament and then date. England v Samoa, Group A, St James’ Park (Newcastle), 2.30pm Australia v Fiji, Group B, KCOM Stadium (Hull), 7.30pm Scotland v Italy, Group B, Kingston Park (Newcastle), 2.30pm

Is the rugby league World Cup in 2021?

The 2021 Rugby League World Cup will be the 16th version of the tournament – and for the first time, the men’s, women’s and wheelchair tournaments are being held at the same time in the same country. Here is the full list of fixtures, organised by tournament and then date.

When is the rugby league World Cup in Cardiff?

The Rugby League International Federation announced the kickoff times of the matches, with the opening kickoff to be held on 26 October in Cardiff, at 14:30 local time. The group stage matches will be played at 14:00, 14:30, 16:00, 16:30, 18:00, and 20:00 local time, with knockout stage matches at 13:00, 15:00, and 20:00 local time.

What’s the record crowd for a rugby league World Cup?

This crowd remained a Rugby League World Cup record (and a record for any rugby league international match) until beaten by the 74,468 crowd which attended the 2013 World Cup Final at Old Trafford. The fifth nation to compete in these two tournaments was Papua New Guinea.

When does the rugby league World Cup start?

The match schedule was announced on 22 March 2012. The Rugby League International Federation announced the kickoff times of the matches, with the opening kickoff to be held on 26 October in Cardiff, at 14:30 local time.