The whole game is, IMG really is the last roll of the dice.

Looks like GB will have to host it. Aussies won’t do it, New Zealand can’t afford it. Either us or nothing. Rugby Union will be p*sing their pants laughing.

Doubt they even know there's a RL world cup doesn't really register a their radar unless looking for coaching strategy or innovation.

Of course RU knows about RL fixtures , they’ve been swapping their international calendar around for years to clash with anything we’ve planned.

Its the fault of the French government asking those cities/towns hosting the games to cough up $200.000 euros before a ball is kicked .
It would have given the game over in France a much needed boost but sadly not to be .
NZ now looking at maybe throwing their hat in the ring for 2025 hosts .