Rugby League World Cup in crisis as Australia and New Zealand pull out
The 2021 Rugby League World Cup has been plunged into crisis after Australia and New Zealand formally pulled out, blaming Covid-19 concerns.
The tournament, which is scheduled for October and November, was seen as being hugely important for a sport that needs more cash and profile to compete in a crowded sports market.
In a short statement, the Rugby League World Cup organisers said: “RLWC2021 note the disappointing statement made by the ARLC and NZRL which may have wide ranging implications for international Rugby League. RLW... You can carry on reading TheBusinessDesk.com for free, but you have reached the maximum number of pages an unregistered user can view. To register for an account, click here or login below...
