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[Honor James]

Rugby League World Cup 2013 announce fixture dates

Rugby League World Cup 2013 today announced the dates of the fixtures for next year’s tournament, 15 months before the opening ceremony in Cardiff.

The announcement last week of Derwent Park, Workington as the venue for Tonga v Scotland and Scotland v Italy means all match venues are now confirmed.

RLWC2013 General Manager Sally Bolton said: “It is important to note that a small number of the dates may be subject to change. Our host broadcast partners will also be announced soon and when the TV schedule is finalised we will be able to set in stone the fixtures and kick-off times.

“This is more exciting news for RLWC2013 and shows again that we are in great shape in terms of planning. Announcing these fixture dates now will allow Super League and Championship fans to start making plans for the tournament as they receive our ‘early bird’ offers with their season ticket renewals over the next few weeks.

“We would encourage all Rugby League fans to buy early, especially for the showpiece games, as we have already had enquiries from St Helens fans, who were the first to receive their RLWC2013 ticket offers with their renewal information this week. Judging by our social media interaction we expect many more enquiries as the country enjoys a massive few weeks of sporting action.”

RLWC2013 tickets go on general sale on Friday October 26, one year out from the first match double-header at the Millennium Stadium.
RLWC2013 Tournament Fixture Dates

Group games - Round one
1. Saturday 26th October Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Australia v England Group A
2. Saturday 26th October Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Wales v Italy Group C/D
3. Sunday 27th October MS3 Craven Park, Hull Papua New Guinea v France Group B
4. Sunday 27th October Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington New Zealand v Samoa Group B
5. Monday 28th October Spotland Stadium, Rochdale Fiji v Ireland Group A
6. Tuesday 29th October Derwent Park, Workington Tonga v Scotland Group C
7. Wednesday 30th October The Memorial Stadium, Bristol USA v Cook Islands Group D

Group games - Round two
8. Friday 1st November Parc des Sports, Avignon New Zealand v France Group B
9. Saturday 2nd November Galpharm Stadium, Huddersfield England v Ireland Group A
10. Saturday 2nd November Langtree Park, St Helens Australia v Fiji Group A
11. Sunday 3rd November Glyndŵr University RS, Wrexham Wales v USA Group D
12. Sunday 3rd November Derwent Park, Workington Scotland v Italy Group C
13. Monday 4th November MS3 Craven Park, Hull Papua New Guinea v Samoa Group B
14. Tuesday 5th November Leigh Sports Village Tonga v Cook Islands Group C/D

Group games - Round three
15. Thursday 7th November Salford City Stadium Scotland v USA Group C/D
16. Friday 8th November Headingley Carnegie, Leeds New Zealand v Papua New Guinea Group B
17. Saturday 9th November KC Stadium, Hull England v Fiji Group A
18. Saturday 9th November Thomand Park, Limerick Australia v Ireland Group A
19. Sunday 10th November The Gnoll, Neath Wales v Cook Islands Group D
20. Sunday 10th November The Shay, Halifax Tonga v Italy Group C
21. Monday 11th November Gilbert Brutus, Perpignan France v Samoa Group B

Quarter finals
22. Friday 15th November Headingley Carnegie, Leeds Winner B v Winner C QF1
23. Saturday 16th November Glyndŵr University RS, Wrexham Winner A v Winner D QF2
24. Saturday 16th November DW Stadium, Wigan Runner Up A v 3rd Place B QF3
25. Sunday 17th November Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington Runner Up B v 3rd Place A QF4

Semi finals
26. Saturday 23rd November Wembley Stadium, London Winner Q/F 2 v Winner Q/F 4 SF1
27. Saturday 23rd November Wembley Stadium, London Winner Q/F 1 v Winner Q/F 3 SF2

Final
28. Saturday 30th November Old Trafford, Manchester Winner S/F 1 v Winner S/F 2


RLWC2013 contact:
Martin Johnston
RLWC2013 Communications Manager

Edited by Honor James, 23 July 2012 - 09:30 AM.

[Jeffles]

Now can somebody do one of those Excel spreadsheets with the draw where we fill in the scores and the tables?

USA (4 days and 4 days between games) and Scotland (5 days then 4 days) have the toughest draws. They have very short breaks between their games. It's not as bad for the other teams.

[brooza]

Now can somebody do one of those Excel spreadsheets with the draw where we fill in the scores and the tables?

I'm sure I will at some point.

Bloody annoyed that they've released these fixtures on a Monday morning, I'm supposed to be getting some work done!

[brooza]

Also, where did you get this info?

[Honor James]

Also, where did you get this info?

It is an official RLWC2013 media release. Issue to all bona-fide media `vehicles'. Author: Martin Johnston, Communications Manager.

See thread title tag and signature at bottom of the announcement.

[brooza]

It is an official RLWC2013 media release. Issue to all bona-fide media `vehicles'. Author: Martin Johnston, Communications Manager.

See thread title tag and signature at bottom of the announcement.

Cheers, it just took a while for it to come out elsewhere (ie RLWC website, which still hasn't been updated).

[John Drake]

It's also in League Express today!

[AuroraXIII]

At a push already thinking of getting to about 17 games depending on kick-off times. Can't wait for this now.

[EdinburghExile]

Got Limerick pencilled in.

[1895]

Just hope for sensible kick off times to let fans get to as many games as possible.

The two quarters on the saturday being prime example.....the RFL need at least a couple of hours between these games and try and encourage fans to go to both.

you'd expect the wrexham game to be a welsh game which many including myself would like to go to, but not if we miss what will be the expected england semi at wigan the same day. The RFL should ensure we have a 2pm KO for the Wrexham game with the wigan one being on at 6 / 6.30. and put cheap coaches on between the venues!

Likewise Sat 2nd november should be Aus v Fiji at saints at around 2pm again, and the england game at huddersfield at 6 to encourage fans to go to saints as a curtain raiser.

IMO the rfl should offer some double up tickets for these events to encourage turn outs to both.

[Roughyedz]

Fiji v Ireland at Rochdale ...........now which plonker came up with that one

Not to mention the ENGLAND v Australia ..... in Wales ...NOT England
Papua New Guinea v France . . . In Hull and NOT France

Seems that wales are very lucky as they are the only Home nation to play ALL 3 of their Fixtures AT Home in Wales , even France are Not at home in all 3 , as neither are England .

Whoever came up with those 3 fixtures and locations is obviously NO FRIEND of RUGBY LEAGUE and should be sacked immediately. Is it any wonder that Rugby league has never grown in the UK with idiots like that STILL IN CHARGE after over 100 years ..........

[GeordieSaint]

Fiji v Ireland at Rochdale ...........now which plonker came up with that one

Rochdale Council bid for that game as they have a large ex-pat Fijian population...

The opening ceremony so consequentely the England game is in Wales IOT ensure the tournament gets off to a bang in decent conditions (roof)...

[Evil Homer]

Fiji v Ireland at Rochdale ...........now which plonker came up with that one

Not to mention the ENGLAND v Australia ..... in Wales ...NOT England
Papua New Guinea v France . . . In Hull and NOT France

Seems that wales are very lucky as they are the only Home nation to play ALL 3 of their Fixtures AT Home in Wales , even France are Not at home in all 3 , as neither are England .

Whoever came up with those 3 fixtures and locations is obviously NO FRIEND of RUGBY LEAGUE and should be sacked immediately. Is it any wonder that Rugby league has never grown in the UK with idiots like that STILL IN CHARGE after over 100 years ..........

..and it's a disgrace and I'm not going blah blah blah

[brooza]

Just hope for sensible kick off times to let fans get to as many games as possible.

Likewise Sat 2nd november should be Aus v Fiji at saints at around 2pm again, and the england game at huddersfield at 6 to encourage fans to go to saints as a curtain raiser.

I support these KO times! It would give me chance to get from Avignon to Huddersfield

[druzik]

Now can somebody do one of those Excel spreadsheets with the draw where we fill in the scores and the tables?

USA (4 days and 4 days between games) and Scotland (5 days then 4 days) have the toughest draws. They have very short breaks between their games. It's not as bad for the other teams.

Here you go: http://media.rlif.co..._Wall_Chart.pdf

[EdinburghExile]

STILL IN CHARGE after over 100 years ..........

I think some of them are dead by now.

[Roughyedz]

I think some of them are dead by now.

No they arent dead .........they are still in charge .........thats why the sport is still stuck in the same B*****y Rut that it has been for 100 years

[Roughyedz]

..and it's a disgrace and I'm not going blah blah blah

I do think that there MAY be more Irish people living in Ireland than Fijians living in Rochdale ............ I may be wrong .....

[Jim from Oz]

There is absolutely ZILCH about the draw in the two main Sydney daily newspapers today!

[brooza]

I do think that there MAY be more Irish people living in Ireland than Fijians living in Rochdale ............ I may be wrong .....

What's your point?