1954 Rugby League World Cup
The 1954 Rugby League World Cup was rugby league football's first World Cup and was held in France in October–November 1954. Officially known as the "Rugby World Cup", four nations competed in the tournament: Australia, France, Great Britain and New Zealand. A group stage was held first, with Great Britain topping the table as a result of points difference. They went on to defeat France in the final, which was held at Paris' Parc des Princes before 30,368 spectators.
Shirts of the teams in 1954.
Image: 1932 Le parc des princes v 1
Image: Le Stade vélodrome de Marseille, le 13 juin 1937
Image: Le Stade municipal de Toulouse (dit parc municipal des sports) en 1939 (maquette d'époque)
The Rugby League World Cup is an international rugby league tournament contested by the top national men's representative teams. The tournament is administered by the International Rugby League and was first held in France in 1954, which was the first World Cup held for any form of rugby football.
Rugby League World Cup
New Zealand (TL), France (TR), Great Britain (BL), and Australia (BR) shirts from the inaugural 1954 tournament. They were the four nations to compete in the competition until the 1980s.
New Zealand lifting the Paul Barrière Trophy after winning the 2008 tournament
Australia lifting the Paul Barrière Trophy after winning the 2021 tournament
