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France withdraw from hosting World Cup

May 15, 2023 17:24 By radiokerrysport
France withdraw from hosting World Cup
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France have withdrawn from hosting the next rugby league World Cup.

The country have experienced funding issues, with the French government going back on its initial promise to provide 60-million euro to stage the tournament.

They'll be meeting tomorrow with organisers hoping Australia and New Zealand could take on hosting duties.

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Australia won the last men's competition that was held in England last year.

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