It took place at the Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa between 9 and 11 September 2022. It was the first ever Rugby World Cup Sevens in Africa.
2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens.
| Tournament details |
| Host nation |
South Africa |
| Venue |
Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town |
| Dates |
9 September – 11 September |
| No. of nations |
24 (men) 16 (women) |
When and where is the next Rugby League World Cup?
In January 2022, France won the bid to host the world cup. The official announcement announcing France as the host nation was made on 11 January 2022 by French prime minister, Jean Castex. It is intended that the tournament will be played at 40 cities across France during October and November 2025.
What countries are in the 2022 Rugby League World Cup?
The only teams to have played in all Rugby League World Cups to date are Australia, France and New Zealand.
Rugby League World Cup Host Nations.
| Year |
Host/s |
| 2013 |
United Kingdom / Ireland / France |
| 2017 |
Australia / New Zealand / PNG |
| 2021 (Postponed to 2022) |
England |
| 2025 |
Canada / United States |
Where is the Rugby League World Cup held this year?
Rugby League World Cup/Event locations
Where is the next Rugby World Cup 2022? – Related Questions
Who has won the most rugby league World Cups?
Australia has won the most Rugby League World Cup championships, with its eleventh coming in the 2017 tournament in Oceania, in which it defeated England.
Where is the 2023 Rugby World Cup?
France
2023 Rugby World Cup / Location
How many games will the 2023 Rugby World Cup be holding in France?
In total, Stade de France will host 10 matches at RWC 2023, including the mouthwatering opening match between Les Bleus and the All Blacks, both semi-finals, the bronze final and the final.
How long does rugby league World Cup go for?
The 2021 Rugby League World Cup, is taking place in England from 15 October 2022 to 19 November 2022. It was originally due to be held between 23 October 2021 and 27 November 2021, but the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent withdrawals of Australia and New Zealand caused the tournament to be postponed.
Where can I watch the rugby league World Cup in Australia?
All quarterfinals of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup will be shown live throughout Australia via Kayo Sports and Fox League.
How many teams are in the Rugby League World Cup?
Since 2013 the RLWC finals series has involved 14 teams, in 2021 it will increase to a 16 team format. From 2017, the World Cup Trophy will be named in honour of Paul Barriere.
What is the biggest rugby league?
The two most prominent full-time professional leagues are the Australian/New Zealand National Rugby League and the British Super League.
Who has qualified for the Rugby League World Cup?
Nations
- Australia. IRL World Ranking: #4.
- Cook Islands. IRL World Ranking: #22.
- England. IRL World Ranking: #2.
- Fiji. IRL World Ranking: #6.
- France. IRL World Ranking: #7.
- Greece. IRL World Ranking: #10.
- Italy. IRL World Ranking: #16.
- Ireland. IRL World Ranking: #12.
When was the last time England won the Rugby League World Cup?
Rugby League World Cup
| year |
result |
| 2000 |
Australia |
New Zealand |
| 2008 |
New Zealand |
Australia |
| 2013 |
Australia |
New Zealand |
| 2017 |
Australia |
England |
How many times has New Zealand won the Rugby League World Cup?
The winners are awarded the Paul Barrière Trophy, named after Paul Barrière, the French Rugby League President of the 1940s and 1950s. Three nations have won the tournament; Australia eleven times, Great Britain three times, and New Zealand once.
Does South Africa play rugby league?
Rugby league is a team sport played in South Africa. There has been three dynasties of rugby league in South Africa that attempted to establish a thriving rugby league.
How many rugby World Cups has England won?
England have competed six times in the World Cup; in 1975, 1995, 2000, 2008, 2013 and 2017. They have never won the competition, though finished runners-up three times to Australia; in 1975, 1995 and 2017.
Where can I watch the Rugby World Cup?
How to watch the Rugby World Cup — Full streaming/TV schedule. Fans in the United States can stream every game live on Peacock, NBCSports.com, and the NBC Sports app. Some games will also air on CNBC.
Is there international rugby league?
The International Rugby League (IRL) is the global governing body for the sport of rugby league football.
How old is the Rugby League World Cup?
First played in 1954, there have been 15 Rugby League World Cups. The next Rugby League World Cup is scheduled for autumn 2022.
Is Rugby League World Cup every 4 years?
The Rugby League World Cup is an international rugby league tournament currently played every four years. The first tournament was held in 1954, hosted by France who had pushed for such a tournament to be approved. Since the first edition, 14 others have been held at sporadic intervals.