1970 Rugby League World Cup - Definition and Overview

The fifth Rugby League World Cup was held in Great Britain in 1970. Britain, fresh from defeating Australia in the Ashes, were hot favourites, and won all three of their group stage games. All the other nations lost two games each, and Australia qualified for the final largely on the back of an impressive tally of points against New Zealand.

The final was held at Headingley, Leeds. Although Great Britain dominated the possession, the Kangaroos were able to exploit their chances, and ran out unexpected winners in a scrappy game.

Results

• October 21: Australia 47 - 11 New Zealand (Central Park, Wigan)
• October 24: Great Britain 11 - 4 Australia (Headingley, Leeds)
• October 25: France 15 - 16 New Zealand (The Boulevard, Hull)
• October 28: Great Britain 6 - 0 France (Wheldon Road, Castleford)
• October 31: Great Britain 27 - 17 New Zealand (Station Road, Swinton)
• November 1: Australia 15 - 17 France (Odsal Stadium, Bradford)

Final standings

Team	Played	Won	Drew	Lost	For	Against	Difference	Points
Great Britain	3	3	0	0	44	21	23	6
Australia	3	1	0	2	66	39	27	2
France	3	1	0	2	32	37	-5	2
Flag_of_New_Zealand.png New Zealand	3	1	0	2	44	89	-45	2

Final

• November 8: Great Britain 7 - 12 Australia (Headingley, Leeds)

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