Rugby League World Cup 2021: Everything you need to knowPrince Harry has been confirmed as the host of the Rugby League World Cup 2021 draw, which will be staged at Buckingham Palace. The Duke of Sussex succeeded the Queen as patron of the Rugby Football League in December 2016. In 2021, it will be the first all categories feature a single, celebratory event, culminating in a ‘Finals Weekend’ to crown the champions of each. “His achievements in driving inclusivity in sport with the Invictus Games and his wider projects within rugby league makes him the perfect fit for the draw.”“I am looking forward to seeing who the nations are drawn against, which will really spark the countdown. “There’s one thing that’s certain, we’re going to be treated to some world-class rugby league across all three tournaments.”The Rugby League World Cup will be held in England across 17 stadia.

Source: Express January 09, 2020 08:48 UTC