Interim chair of the European Rugby League (ERL) board, Graeme Thompson, has warmly welcomed the awarding of the 2025 Rugby League World Cup to France.
Following this year’s event in England, France (who, through Paul Barrière inaugurated the concept, held both the initial tournament in 1954, and the 1972 event), were formally confirmed as ERL welcomes awarding of 2025 World Cup to France
Interim chair of the European Rugby League (ERL) board, Graeme Thompson, has warmly welcomed the awarding of the 2025 Rugby League World Cup to France.
Following this year’s event in England, France (who, through Paul Barrière inaugurated the concept, held both the initial tournament in 1954, and the 1972 event), were formally confirmed as 
