All news on the topic: Rugby League World Cup

The Princess of Wales Kate Middleton is known to be a big rugby fan and she once threw herself into a training session at Twickenham - even after she received a cheeky warning from a player as they practised their skills

Organisers have yet to confirm which nation will host, with a decision expected by the end of the year as the men’s, women’s and wheelchairs tournaments will run together

Governing body has revealed its accounts for 2022 highlighting how insurance premiums doubled to more than £1.4m last year while poor ticketing revenues for Challenge Cup final and delayed World Cup also having negative effects

Qatar are expected to make a bid to stage another major global sporting event, following on from their hosting of the football World Cup in 2022

Hull FC chief was in charge of England during the 2008 World Cup and is disappointed to see France pull out from hosting the 2025 event but still sees a way forward for the troubled tournament

France become second host to bail on hosting the 2025 tournament due to financial difficulties leaving international rugby league facing yet more turmoil and chaos

Now one of the most famous and best-loved stadia in the world, since being built it has been the stage for some of the country’s most memorable sporting achievements and the century’s defining moments

Jamie Peacock has urged Shaun Wane to build for the next World Cup after it was confirmed that he was continuing as the England head coach until the 2025 tournament

The Catalans Dragons full-back, 33, has backed Shaun Wane to lead England to the 2025 World Cup in France after the RFL confirmed the head coach will stay on in the role