1977 Rugby League World Cup - Definition and Overview

The eighth Rugby League World Cup was held in 1977, and saw a return to the format used on previous occasions. The tournament was held in Australasia, with games in both Australia and New Zealand.

That the final would be between Great Britain and Australia soon became obvious, wth France and New Zealand both performing poorly. Great Britain were the underdogs going to the final, which was held at the Sydney Cricket Ground. They managed to dominate the possession, and it took a last minute try from Australia’s John Kolc to secure the Cup in front of 24,457 spectators

Results

• May 29: New Zealand 12 - 27 Australia (Carlaw Park, Auckland)
• June 5: France 4 - 23 Great Britain (Carlaw Park, Auckland)
• June 11: Australia 21 - 9 France (Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney)
• June 12: New Zealand 12 - 30 Great Britain (Christchurch)
• June 18: Australia 19 - 5 Great Britain (Lang Park, Brisbane)
• June 19: New Zealand 28 - 20 France (Carlaw Park, Auckland)

Final standings

Team	Played	Won	Drew	Lost	For	Against	Difference	Points
Australia	3	3	0	0	67	26	41	6
Great Britain	3	2	0	1	58	35	23	4
Flag_of_New_Zealand.png New Zealand	3	1	0	2	52	772	-25	2
France	3	0	0	3	33	72	-39	0

Final

• June 25: Australia 13 - 12 Great Britain (Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney)

Other Rugby League World Cups

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