Tertiary Student Rugby League World Cup
| Sport | Rugby league |
|---|---|
| Instituted | 1986 |
| Number of teams | 6 |
| Region | International (RLIF) |
| Holders |
 Australia (2017)
|
The Tertiary Student Rugby League World Cup, also known as the University Rugby League World Cup, first took place in 1986 in New Zealand, when the then five test nations each entered a side in what was the first non-first grade World Cup hosted by the Rugby League International Federation.
The value of the Tertiary level to Rugby League in terms of spreading the sport, particularly in countries like Great Britain, France and New Zealand, led to a World Cup being created as an incentive to help grow this level of the game.
Since 1986, five more tournaments have been held, and sixteen different nations have taken part. The benefits the tournament has provided to the sport cannot be doubted, with strong Tertiary competitions now existing in England, Wales, France, New Zealand, Australia, and new ones developing.
Whilst the 2008 tournament will not be the largest Tertiary Student Rugby League World Cup ever held, it will still play an important role in the game at this level, continuing to give a platform for players and nations to strive for.
The league was established in 1967.
New Zealand hosted the first World Cup. It focussed on the dominant rugby league playing nations of the time: Australia; New Zealand; Papua New Guinea; France and Great Britain.
GROUP GAMES:
CUP THIRD V FOURTH FINAL:
CUP FINAL:
WORLD CUP RANKINGS:
World Cup 2 came to these shores in 1989. Great Britain were now split into the Home Nations, with England applying themselves most successfully to lose narrowly to Australia in the Final. This World Cup also witnessed the first appearance of Holland on the world rugby league stage.
GROUP GAMES:
Rnd 1 - Ireland Students 16 defeated Scotland Students 12
Rnd 1 - Australian Universities 18 defeated England Students 10
Rnd 1 - New Zealand Universities 20 drew with France Students 20
Rnd 1 - Wales Students 48 defeated Holland Students 10
Rnd 2 - Australian Universities 36 defeated Scotland Students 22
Rnd 2 - England Students 65 defeated Ireland Students 12
Rnd 2 - New Zealand Universities 28 defeated Wales Students 10
Rnd 2 - France Students 42 defeated Holland Students 12
Rnd 3 - Australian Universities 78 defeated New Zealand Universities 8
Rnd 3 - England Students 54 defeated Scotland Students 4
Rnd 3 - New Zealand Universities 50 defeated Holland Students 16
Rnd 3 - France Students 18 defeated Wales Students 4
CUP SEMI FINALS:
England Students 20 defeated New Zealand Universities 10
Australian Universities 18 defeated France 2
CUP SEVENTH V EIGHTH FINAL:
Scotland Students 20 defeated Holland Students 10
CUP FIFTH V SIXTH FINAL:
Wales Students 48 defeated Ireland Students 12
CUP THIRD V FOURTH FINAL:
France Students 28 defeated New Zealand Universities 16
CUP FINAL:
Australian Universities 10 defeated England Students 5
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