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WORLD RUGBY WELCOME AT THE PRINCIPAL, YORK

Back in late 2022, The Rt Hon Lord Mayor of York welcomed Australia, New Zealand, France and Cook Islands Women’s Rugby League World Cup teams to the city at The Principal, York. The four teams stayed in York for the duration of the tournament. The women’s teams from Australia, Cook Islands,

France and New Zealand joined the New

Zealand men’s team as the five teams and four nations hosted by York at the tournaments.

The Civic welcome for the New Zealand’s men team took place earlier that month.

York’s LNER Community Stadium hosted eight women’s games, more women’s games than any other host city or town in the tournament. The first game in York took place on Wednesday 2 November, with a double-header showcasing New Zealand v

France and Australia v Cook Islands. The

Women’s Rugby League World Cup title was contested by eight teams, the highest number in the tournament’s history, with the winners

Australia being crowned on 19 November.

Councillor Keith Aspden, Leader of

City of York Council, said at the time: “We are delighted to welcome these worldclass athletes to our city and we wish them good luck during the tournament.

The next few weeks will provide a unique opportunity for the city and wider region.

The games will have a huge reach with fans across the world and give York invaluable exposure on the international stage.

“By continuing to work closely with our partners our focus is on this tournament having a long-term impact. The city has already seen community rugby league events, as well as investment in facilities and equipment. With the first women’s games soon to be played in York, we are hopeful that the action will inspire a new generation of sporting stars.”

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