The fixture schedule has been announced for the Armed Forces Rugby League World Cup, which will take place in its entirety at Colchester Garrison, in Essex.
The tournament sees host nation and World Champions Great Britain face Australia, New Zealand, and Serbia in a mini league format, feeding two semi-finals and subsequently the World Cup Final on July 13.
The World Cup features as the centrepiece of the 16 Air Assault Brigade and Colchester Garrison Show on Saturday July 6, when the Great Britain v Australia match will take place during a showcase of the equipment and skills of 16 Air Assault Brigade, which is the British Army’s rapid reaction force. As well as flypasts by military jets and helicopters, the Parachute Regiment's Red Devils freefall display team dropping in with the match ball.
The tournament final is held a week later on Saturday July 13, and will be preceded by fly-past from the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
Colonel Andrew Jackson, Deputy Commander of 16 Air Assault Brigade, saidSunday 30th June
2.30pm Great Britain v New Zealand
5.30pm Australia v Serbia
Wednesday 3rd July
3.30pm Great Britain v Serbia
6.30pm Australia v New Zealand
Saturday 6th July
11.00am New Zealand v Serbia
1.30pm Great Britain v Australia
Wednesday 10th July
4.00pm Semi Final 1 1st Place v 4th Place
7.00pm Semi Final 2 – 2nd Place v 3rd Place
Saturday 13th July
2.00pm Armed Forces World Cup Final
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