Rugby League World Cup 2021
Following the postponement, the Rugby League World Cup 2021 will now take place in 2022. Fixtures and format will remain the same however, all fixture dates have been changed. In a breakthrough moment for Rugby League, Men’s, Women’s and Wheelchair games will come together for the first time on the sport’s biggest stage.
First held in 1954, Rugby League World Cup 2021 is the 16th iteration of the historic tournament with 61 matches, held at 21 venues across England in a single celebratory event.
England 2021 will be one game. Together.

RLWC 2021 Hospitality
The hospitality programme presents a range of options and experiences to suit companies, groups and fans, across 3 tournaments, hosted at 21 venues throughout England. Hospitality and premium experiences provide the perfect platform for corporate engagement with clients, colleagues and suppliers as well as a memorable match day experience for a special occasion with family and friends.
Entertain and indulge in the style you wish – a private box, luxury lounge, traditional dining package or the more relaxed Club 21 to soak up the atmosphere. Bookings of any size are welcome.
RLWC 2021 is a feature event on the sporting calendar and Rugby League’s biggest stage. Don’t miss the opportunity to entertain and celebrate. Together.
Groups & Match Information
Group A
- England
- France
- Greece
- Samoa
Group B
- Australia
- Fiji
- Italy
- Scotland
Group C
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Lebanon
- New Zealand
Group D
- Cook Islands
- Papua New Guinea
- Tonga
- Wales
Date | Teams | Match | Location |
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Saturday 15th October, 2022 | England v Samoa | Group A | St James’ Park, Newcastle |
Saturday 15th October, 2022 | Australia v Fiji | Group B | KCOM Stadium, Hull |
Sunday 16th October, 2022 | Scotland v Italy | Group B | Kingston Park, Newcastle |
Sunday 16th October, 2022 | Jamaica v Ireland | Group C | Headingley, Leeds |
Sunday 16th October, 2022 | New Zealand v Lebanon | Group C | Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington |
Monday 17th October, 2022 | France v Greece | Group A | Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster |
Tuesday 18th October, 2022 | Tonga v Papua New Guinea | Group D | Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens |
Wednesday 19th October, 2022 | Wales v Cook Islands | Group D | Leigh Sports Village, Leigh |
Friday 21st October, 2022 | Australia v Scotland | Group B | Ricoh Arena, Coventry |
Saturday 22nd October, 2022 | Fiji v Italy | Group B | Kingston Park, Newcastle |
Saturday 22nd October, 2022 | England v France | Group A | University of Bolton Stadium, Bolton |
Saturday 22nd October, 2022 | New Zealand v Jamaica | Group C | Headingley, Leeds |
Sunday 23rd October, 2022 | Lebanon v Ireland | Group C | Leigh Sports Village, Leigh |
Sunday 23rd October, 2022 | Samoa v Greece | Group A | Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster |
Monday 24th October 2022 | Tonga v Wales | Group D | Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens |
Tuesday 25th October, 2022 | Papua New Guinea v Cook Islands | Group D | Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington |
Friday 28th October, 2022 | New Zealand v Ireland | Group C | Headingley, Leeds |
Saturday 29th October, 2022 | England v Greece | Group A | Bramall Lane, Sheffield |
Saturday 29th October, 2022 | Fiji v Scotland | Group B | Kingston Park, Newcastle |
Saturday 29th October, 2022 | Australia v Italy | Group B | Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens |
Sunday 30th October, 2022 | Lebanon v Jamaica | Group C | Leigh Sports Village, Leigh |
Sunday 30th October, 2022 | Tonga v Cook Islands | Group D | Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough |
Sunday 30th October, 2022 | Samoa v France | Group A | Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington |
Monday 31st October, 2022 | Papua New Guinea v Wales | Group D | Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster |
Friday 4th November, 2022 | Winner B v Runner-up C | QF1 | John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield |
Saturday 5th November, 2022 | Winner/Runner-up A v Winner/Runner-up D | QF2 | Anfield, Liverpool |
Saturday 5th November, 2022 | Winner C v Runner-up B | QF3 | KCOM Stadium, Hull |
Sunday 6th November, 2022 | Winner/Runner-up A v Winner/Runner-up D | QF4 | University of Bolton Stadium, Bolton |
Friday 11th November, 2022 | Winner QF 1 v Winner QF 3 | SF1 | Elland Road, Leeds |
Saturday 12th November, 2022 | Winner QF 2 v Winner QF 4 | SF2 | Emirates Stadium, London |
Saturday 19th November, 2022 | Winner SF1 v Winner SF2 | Final | Old Trafford, Manchester |