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National team appearances at Rugby League World Cups

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This article shows all the teams that have participated in the Rugby League World Cup and the results of those teams.

Contents

1954-92: Group format

Legend
  • 1st — Champions
  • 2nd — Runners-up
  • GS — Group Stage
  •    — Hosts

    • 1995-Onwards: Knockout format

    Legend
  • 1st — Champions
  • 2nd — Runners-up
  • SF — Semi final
  • QF — Quarterfinals (knockout round of 8)
  • R1 — Round 1 (Group Stage)
  •    — Hosts

    • Team debuts

    19 teams have participated in the World Cup. Between 1954 and 1972 and 1977 to 1992, England, Wales and Scotland were represented by Great Britain. From 1995 onwards Great Britain only played in test series and England, Scotland and Wales all represented themselves at major tournaments.

    Results of host nations

    Only Australia, New Zealand and Great Britain have won the World Cup. England hosted the 1960 and 1970 editions of the World Cup but were represented as part of Great Britain until 1995

    References

    National team appearances at Rugby League World Cups Wikipedia
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