Rugby League World Cup 9s

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Rugby League World Cup 9s
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Rugby football current event.svg 2019 Rugby League World Cup 9s
Sport Rugby league
Inaugural season2019
Number of teams12 (Men)
4 (Women)
RegionInternational (IRL)
Related competition Rugby League World Cup

The Rugby League World Cup 9s is an international rugby league tournament played in the rugby league nines format of the sport. The competition was intended to be held every four years. [1]

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The inaugural World Cup 9s took place on 18 and 19 October 2019 at the Bankwest Stadium in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The women's competition was won by the New Zealand Kiwi Ferns and the men's competition by the hosts, Australia. [2] The 2023 tournament, which was due to be held in Australia, was cancelled. [3]

Results

YearHost(s)MenWomen
FinalLosing semi finalistsTeamsFinal Teams
WinnerScoreRunner-upWinnerScoreRunner-up
2019 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 24–10Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Flag of England.svg  England Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 12 Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand 17–15 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia 4
2023 Cancelled

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References

  1. "Western Sydney Stadium to host Rugby League's inaugural Nines World Cup in 2019". Sporting News. 30 November 2018.
  2. "World Cup Nines: Australia win men's title, while New Zealand claim women's crown". BBC Sport . 19 October 2019. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  3. "Rugby League World Cup 9s". International Rugby League. Retrieved 21 November 2023.