Rugby League World Cup 2021

THE POWER OF TOGETHER

POWER OF TOGETHER

In a breakthrough moment for Rugby League, the men's, women's and wheelchair games will come together for the first time on the sport's biggest stage.

Squads will assemble in England for a celebration of sport in 2022 - get ready and be there!

In a breakthrough moment for Rugby League, the men's, women's and wheelchair games will come together in 2022.

RLWC2021 WILL NOW TAKE PLACE IN 2022

The Rugby League World Cup is coming to England in 2022. 12 months later than planned, but bigger, better and bolder than ever before. The sport's best athletes will be on show as the men's, women's and wheelchair tournaments take place simultaneously for the first time ever.

Taking place between Saturday 15 October 2022 and Saturday 19 November 2022, RLWC2021 will see the opening match remain at Newcastle’s St James Park, with the double-header final also staged at its original home in Manchester at Old Trafford.

Tickets for next year's blockbuster event will be available to buy in winter 2021 once the full 2022 schedule has been released.

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Men's

A special occasion
The pinnacle event in International Rugby League.

Women's

An unprecedented platform
Bigger & better than ever

Wheelchair

An iconic event
A truly inclusive sport, for all.

In Touch

Community Integrated Care launch brand-new 'What To Do' website

In partnership with RLWC2021, Community Integrated Care are delighted to announce the launch of their new unique website, that will offer daily free accessible activities for people who access care and support.

27 Sep 2021

Community Integrated Care's partnership with RLWC2021 and Sport England has been shortlisted at the Leaders Sports Awards 2021 for best community projects in global sport

The ground-breaking partnership between the social care charity Community Integrated Care, the Rugby League World Cup 2021, and Sport England has been named as one of the best community projects in global sport.

16 Sep 2021

International fixtures confirmed for Autumn 2021

Four England teams will play five fixtures this autumn to step up the nation’s preparations for the Rugby League World Cup which will now be staged in the autumn of 2022.

16 Sep 2021