Last updated on .From the section Rugby LeagueAustralia beat England in Brisbane to win the last Rugby League World Cup in 2017The Rugby League World Cup will take place as scheduled in England this autumn after participation agreements were signed by competing nations. Rugby league officials estimated around 400-500 players, staff and team officials from Australia's National Rugby League - representing several different countries at the World Cup - would have to quarantine on their return to the country after the tournament but this has now been resolved. Hosts England will take on Samoa in the opening game of the men's tournament at Newcastle's St James' Park on 23 October. 'England show they can host major event's'BBC Sport rugby league reporter Matt Newsum:Today's news is a huge shot in the arm, to pardon the pun, for rugby league as it ensures its showpiece event will go ahead. After weeks of uncertainty, and genuine fears that the Rugby League World Cup would be postponed, the sport finally has confirmation for it to proceed as planned.

Source: BBC July 13, 2021 09:37 UTC