sport news Rugby League World Cup boost as Australia and New Zealand sign up
Rugby League World Cup in England receives major boost as Australia and New Zealand sign up to take part this autumn after initial hesitation over rising Covid-19 infection rates Rugby League World Cup is set to take place in England this autumn Australia and New Zealand had been doubts over Covid-19 infection fears But southern hemisphere powerhouses have now sign up to participate Organisers would have lost millions had the tournament been cancelled Postponing the tournament would have meant clash with football World Cup
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British rugby league has received a major financial boost with Australia and New Zealand finally signing participation agreements to compete in the World Cup this autumn which should ensure the tournament goes ahead.
Sportsmail has learned that the contracts contain significant financial penalties for any nation that withdraws at late notice, with tournament organisers now confident it
