Rising Covid cases threatened 12-month postponementCrucial deal struck with Australia and New ZealandThis year’s Rugby League
World Cup will go ahead as planned this autumn, with organisers expected to confirm this week that they have emerged through frantic last-minute discussions with competing nations to ensure the tournament is not postponed.
With fears surrounding rising Covid-19 cases in
England and the need for players to quarantine upon their return home after the tournament, several
Australian clubs were hesitant over releasing their players for the event. With a large portion of the players involved coming from the NRL and the wider southern hemisphere, there were fears the World Cup may have needed to be pushed back 12 months.