The southern hemisphere will host the Rugby League World Cup in 2026 after France withdrew for financial reasons.
France was awarded the tournament in January 2022 after initial plans for it to be held in North America for the first time were scrapped.
But organisers were unable to meet financial criteria set out by the French government, and in May it was announced they had pulled out.
The event will feature 10 men’s, eight women’s and eight wheelchair teams.
More to follow.
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