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About Rugby League World Cup

The Rugby League World Cup is the premier international championship for men's national rugby league teams, organized by International Rugby League (IRL). First held in 1954, it is the oldest Rugby World Cup in either rugby league or rugby union. The tournament brings together the world's leading rugby league nations to compete for the sport's most prestigious international title, with powerhouse teams such as Australia, England, and New Zealand regularly joined by emerging nations from Europe, the Pacific, and the Americas. The Rugby League World Cup is generally held every four years, although the exact dates and host nation vary for each edition. The tournament usually takes place over several weeks, featuring a group stage followed by knockout rounds culminating in the championship final. Host countries rotate periodically, allowing fans around the world to experience elite international rugby league. The competition showcases the highest level of rugby league, combining speed, physicality, tactical kicking, and attacking skill. Players represent their countries with immense national pride, while millions of supporters follow the matches through television broadcasts and digital streaming. The tournament has played a major role in expanding rugby league internationally and promoting the sport beyond its traditional strongholds. A common misconception is that the Rugby League World Cup is the same competition as the Rugby World Cup. In reality, they are separate tournaments played under different codes of rugby. The Rugby League World Cup follows rugby league rules and is governed by International Rugby League, while the Rugby World Cup is played under rugby union rules and organized by World Rugby.

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