In 1995 and 2000, the
Rugby League International Federation
The International Rugby League (IRL) is the global governing body for the sport of rugby league football. The IRL organises the Rugby League World Cup, the oldest international rugby World Cup, as well as the Women's and Wheelchair equivalen ...
held an Emerging Nations Tournament alongside the
Rugby League World Cup
The Rugby League World Cup is an international rugby league competition contested by senior men's national teams who each represent member nations of the International Rugby League who run and administer the tournament.
The tournament has be ...
. The competition was designed to allow teams who have failed to qualify for the World Cup proper a chance to play on the international stage.
A third tournament took place in 2018.
See also
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List of international rugby league teams
The International Rugby League (IRL) was founded in its current form in 1998, consisting of 10 full members. The federation currently consists of 35 members (14 full and 21 affiliate), and 24 observer members.
Full Members
Affiliate Members
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Rugby League World Cup
The Rugby League World Cup is an international rugby league competition contested by senior men's national teams who each represent member nations of the International Rugby League who run and administer the tournament.
The tournament has be ...
References
External links
RLIF.ORG - Rugby League International Federation
Emerging Nations Tournament
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