World Cup guaranteed success
8 May 2008 | James Gordon
Love revealed at a Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) meeting in Sydney that worldwide television deals have already been agreed which will see the competition broadcast to the US, Spain, the Middle East, north Africa, Israel and the Far East as well as the participating nations.
More than 2,000 corporate hospitality packages across the 12 venues have been sold.
"This is the strongest revenue position for a rugby league World Cup at this stage," said Love.
"It's important to remember the enormous costs associated with an event like this. The most critical fact is that we are in a position to lay a solid platform for the future of the international game.
"The television interest underlines the success of the rebuilding that has been taking place in the international game in recent years."
The competition begins on October 25 when England face Papua New Guinea in Townsville.
League Tables
| Pos | Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Helens | 27 | 43 |
| 2 | Leeds | 27 | 42 |
| 3 | Catalans | 27 | 34 |
| 4 | Wigan | 27 | 29 |
| 5 | Bradford | 27 | 28 |
| 6 | Warrington | 27 | 28 |
| 7 | Hull KR | 27 | 23 |
| 8 | Wakefield | 27 | 22 |
| 9 | Harlequins | 27 | 22 |
| 10 | Huddersfield | 27 | 21 |
| 11 | Hull FC | 27 | 17 |
| 12 | Castleford | 27 | 15 |
| Pos | Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford | 18 | 45 |
| 2 | Celtic | 18 | 40 |
| 3 | Halifax | 18 | 38 |
| 4 | Leigh | 18 | 34 |
| 5 | Whitehaven | 18 | 32 |
| 6 | Widnes | 18 | 30 |
| 7 | Sheffield | 18 | 29 |
| 8 | Featherstone | 18 | 26 |
| 9 | Batley | 18 | 23 |
| 10 | Dewsbury | 18 | 13 |
| Pos | Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gateshead | 22 | 59 |
| 2 | Barrow | 22 | 52 |
| 3 | Oldham | 22 | 52 |
| 4 | Doncaster | 22 | 48 |
| 5 | Keighley | 22 | 48 |
| 6 | York | 22 | 42 |
| 7 | Rochdale | 22 | 36 |
| 8 | Workington | 22 | 28 |
| 9 | Blackpool | 22 | 25 |
| 10 | Swinton | 22 | 22 |
| 11 | London | 22 | 20 |
| 12 | Hunslet | 22 | 17 |
| Pos | Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manly | 19 | 28 |
| 2 | Melbourne | 19 | 26 |
| 3 | Sydney | 18 | 24 |
| 4 | Cronulla | 18 | 24 |
| 5 | Brisbane | 18 | 21 |
| 6 | St George | 18 | 20 |
| 7 | Penrith | 19 | 19 |
| 8 | Canberra | 18 | 18 |
| 9 | Gold Coast | 19 | 18 |
| 10 | NZ Warriors | 18 | 18 |
| 11 | Newcastle | 18 | 16 |
| 12 | Wests | 18 | 16 |
| 13 | Parramatta | 18 | 16 |
| 14 | Souths | 18 | 12 |
| 15 | Canterbury | 18 | 10 |
| 16 | North QLD | 18 | 6 |
Latest Results
Celtic 18-36 Salford
28/09/08 | Att:
Salford 62-18 Whitehaven
18/09/08 | Att: 3,000
Halifax 22-24 Whitehaven
14/09/08 | Att: 2,302
Salford 18-44 Celtic
11/09/08 | Att: 2,607
Leigh 24-30 Whitehaven
07/09/08 | Att: 2,306
Halifax 32-16 Widnes
04/09/08 | Att: 1,931
28/09/08 | Att:
Salford 62-18 Whitehaven
18/09/08 | Att: 3,000
Halifax 22-24 Whitehaven
14/09/08 | Att: 2,302
Salford 18-44 Celtic
11/09/08 | Att: 2,607
Leigh 24-30 Whitehaven
07/09/08 | Att: 2,306
Halifax 32-16 Widnes
04/09/08 | Att: 1,931
Doncaster 18-10 Oldham
28/09/08 | Att:
Oldham 38-14 Rochdale
21/09/08 | Att:
Oldham 20-32 Doncaster
14/09/08 | Att: 1,305
Keighley 26-32 Rochdale
14/09/08 | Att: 1,033
Keighley 32-14 Workington
07/09/08 | Att: 933
York 12-28 Rochdale
05/09/08 | Att: 682
28/09/08 | Att:
Oldham 38-14 Rochdale
21/09/08 | Att:
Oldham 20-32 Doncaster
14/09/08 | Att: 1,305
Keighley 26-32 Rochdale
14/09/08 | Att: 1,033
Keighley 32-14 Workington
07/09/08 | Att: 933
York 12-28 Rochdale
05/09/08 | Att: 682
Wests Melbourne
14/07/08 | Att:
Brisbane Caterbury
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St George Canberra
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South Sydney Parramatta
12/07/08 | Att:
Cronulla Manly
12/07/08 | Att:
NZ Warriors North QLD
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Brisbane Caterbury
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St George Canberra
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South Sydney Parramatta
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Cronulla Manly
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NZ Warriors North QLD
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