Rugby League Tri-Nations - Definition and Overview

The Rugby League Tri-Nations is a relatively new concept for rugby league, though it can be seen as a logical continuation of the early world cup structure, in which the best teams in the world play in a round robin tournament leading to a final. The original world cup involved France, whose playing standards have since slipped, whilst additional teams also now take part. Great Britain also no longer compete in world cup competition, the Rugby Football League preferring to separate out the home nations.

The competition was undoubtedly inspired by the rugby union Tri Nations Series.

The first competition was held in 1999 in Australia and New Zealand. The second one was held in Great Britain. The format for the second competition has altered slightly, with each team facing each other twice prior to the final. Further Tri-Nations series are planned for 2005 and 2006.

Results

Footnotes

1. One match was held in New Zealand
2. To be confirmed; tournament may be switched to Australia and/or New Zealand
3. Provisional

See also

• Australia national rugby league team
• Great Britain national rugby league team
• New Zealand national rugby league team
• Rugby Union Tri Nations

External link

• Rugby Football league Tri-Nations pages (http://www.rfl.uk.com/Templates/RFLDefault.asp?modeID=Content&uID=21)

Rugby League Tri-Nations Series

1999 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006