Rugby League Emerging Nations Tournament
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In 1995 and 2000, the Rugby League International Federation
held an Emerging Nations Tournament alongside the Rugby League World Cup
. The competition was designed to allow teams who have failed to qualify for the World Cup proper a chance to play on the international stage.
Rugby League International Federation
The Rugby League International Federation is the world governing body of rugby league football. It was formed in 1998 in Sydney, Australia. Its purpose is to, "foster, develop, extend, govern and administer the game of Rugby League throughout the world". Its headquarters are in Sydney, Australia,...
held an Emerging Nations Tournament alongside the Rugby League World Cup
Rugby League World Cup
The Rugby League World Cup is an international rugby league competition contested by members of the Rugby League International Federation . It has been held nearly once every 4 years on average since its inaugural tournament in France in 1954...
. The competition was designed to allow teams who have failed to qualify for the World Cup proper a chance to play on the international stage.
| Year | Venue(s) | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 1995 Rugby League Emerging Nations Tournament The 1995 Rugby League Emerging Nations Tournament was held alongside the Centenary Rugby League World Cup. Although the competition received little build-up or promotion, the novelty value of the teams taking part encourage relatively large crowds, and the competition was a success... |
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| 2000 2000 Rugby League Emerging Nations Tournament The 2000 Rugby League Emerging Nations Tournament was held alongside the 2000 Rugby League World Cup. As with the World Cup, the competition suffered from poor attendances in comparison to the previous event... |
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