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The fourteenth Rugby League World Cup will be held in 2013.
The Rugby League International Federation has confirmed this competition as a part of its international program, but has not yet announced where it will be held. However, it is likely to be held in Great Britain. This event could form part of a 'Golden Decade' in British Sport. Australia has also announced its intention to bid for the hosting rights, despite hosting the previous World Cup in 2008.[1] Ireland could also make a move to host the World Cup after recent success in the 2008 competition, after the abolishment of the GAA's Rule 42, games could be held in GAA Stadia.
The Home Nations will compete separately again as England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The competition may also be expanded to twelve teams, up from ten in 2008.[2]
The RLIF has announced a five year plan to build up to the 2013 World Cup with Four Nations tournaments to be held in 2009, 2010 and 2011. It is hoped that more regular international competition will help develop the game.
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