SM
Man United vs. Bodo/Glimt: 14 hrs 46 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews
Collect News Data

France

France intends to bid for 2025 Rugby League World Cup

:Headline: France intends to bid for 2025 Rugby League World Cup:
'Preferred hosts' France to bid for 2025 Rugby League World Cup
Sports Mole

France has officially declared its intention to bid for the 2025 Rugby League World Cup after being nominated by the International Rugby League (IRL) as its "preferred hosts".

The mandate allows the French Federation a period of time to work with IRL and the French government to prepare and assess a business plan, and Federation president Luc Lacoste outlined his message of "sport for all" at a media video conference on Thursday afternoon.

"After the 2024 Paris Olympics, we are preparing for the Rugby League World Cup in 2025 with a major bid that brings together the men's, women's, wheelchair and youth events," he said.

"At the heart of this great project is a strong message, 'sport for all', which will be reflected, first and foremost, in the choice of host cities and regional metropolitan partners, stadiums, large and small, as well as affordable prices.

"We will lever the economic and tourist attractiveness of the country as well as a societal and environmental dimension."

Organisers intend to include 64 national teams with 16 in each competition, representing the five continents and encompassing more than 80 matches.

The organising committee will be led by Michel Weiner, director of development for major events at La Poste, who will be joined by Soisic Le Bourg, an experienced marketing and commercial director, and Robert Zarader, an expert in public affairs and communication.

They will be supported by Lacoste and former French captain and current secretary general of the federation Dominique Baloup.

IRL secretary general Danny Kazandjian, who with Lacoste made an initial presentation to the French government, said: "We are encouraged by their response and have agreed that France are the preferred candidates for the organisation of RLWC2025.

"We continue to support the development of a compelling business plan and presentation to the government, and we believe that, for many reasons, France will be able to deliver the largest World Cup ever."

IRL has previously outlined its intention to announce the next hosts before the 2021 World Cup kicks off on October 23.

Organisers of the England-based tournament have yet to confirm its go-ahead as they await a commitment from Australia, but even if it was delayed until 2022, it is expected the next one will still be held in 2025.

body check tags ::

amp_article__454507 : Collect and Make Data not in DataBase  : 
last updated article - 2021-07-08 17:17:26:
html db last update - 2021-07-08 17:17:26 :

ex - 7200 : read : write cache and make html

Click here for more stories about France

Share this article now:
WB
Read Next:
England drawn against Samoa, France and Greece at 2021 World Cup
>


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!
Read more about France Rugby League
Follow @SportsMole for the latest breaking news stories, and follow @sm_headlines to get every headline from Sports Mole
Recommended Next on SM
England drawn against Samoa, France and Greece at 2021 World Cup
Disaster for the holders: Slick Liverpool comfortably beat Real Madrid at Anfield
January reunion? Emery coy over potential Luiz return to Villa

Page options

Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool1210112481631
2Manchester CityMan City127232217523
3Chelsea126422314922
4Arsenal126422112922
5Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton126422116522
6Tottenham HotspurSpurs1261527131419
7Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest125431513219
8Aston Villa125431919019
9Fulham125341717018
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle125341313018
11Brentford125252222017
12Manchester UnitedMan Utd124441313016
13Bournemouth124351617-115
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham124351519-415
15Everton122551017-711
16Leicester CityLeicester122461523-810
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves122372028-89
18Ipswich TownIpswich121651323-109
19Crystal Palace121561017-78
20Southampton121110924-154
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

history www

Disaster for the holders: Slick Liverpool comfortably beat Real Madrid at Anfield

1

DF

Wednesday's Champions League predictions including Liverpool vs. Real Madrid

2

WC

Preview: Al-Nassr vs. Damac - prediction, team news, lineups

3

PA

Ruud van Nistelrooy set to become new Leicester City manager and replace Cooper

4

RV

Yoro is back! When could Man United centre-back make his debut?

5

YI

Team News: Spurs vs. Roma injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

6

TN

Preview: Sheff Utd vs. Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups

7

PS

Amorim's 'serious' target: Man United handed major boost in Kvaratskhelia pursuit?

8

A'

Sacked after 18 games: Championship club announce manager exit

9

SA

Wednesday's Championship predictions including Leeds vs. Luton

10

WC


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .