France has pulled out of hosting the 2025 Rugby League World Cup with organisers citing financial reasons for the decision.
Organisers have been unable to meet financial criteria set out by the French government, leaving the event at risk of a deficit.
The tournament was to be staged during October and November 2025.
The International Rugby League (IRL) says it will now consider other options for the 2025 tournament, with the board due to meet in July.
“It’s difficult to express how disappointed I am with this news,” said IRL chair Troy Grant.
“There’s no secret as to how important the strengthening of France as a rugby league nation is to…
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