Rugby League World Cup seen as third-tier in southern hemisphere, says John Kear

Wales coach John Kear says this year's Rugby League World Cup is a wake-up call for sides in the northern hemisphere - before saying the competition as viewed as 'third tier' south of the Equator. Kear has overseen two crushing defeats for Wales so far at this year's tournament, ahead of their final game against Ireland this weekend. Their hopes

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