Australia and New Zealand are out of this year's Rugby League World Cup, with organisers saying the move 'may have wide ranging implications for international Rugby League'.
Australia and New Zealand will not compete in this year's Rugby League World Cup, instead requesting the tournament be postponed until next year due to COVID-19.Australia and New Zealand have withdrawn from this year's Rugby League World Cup in England over COVID-19 fears, with tournament organisers warning the decision could have"implications" for the international game.
The Australian Rugby League Commission and New Zealand Rugby League issued a joint statement on Thursday announcing the two countries will not take part, citing player welfare and safety concerns. "In the current environment, the risks to the safety, health and wellbeing of the players and officials travelling from Australia to participate in the tournament this year are insurmountable," ARLC Chairman Peter V'landys said.
"The majority of NRL players are currently living away from home under difficult biosecurity protocols. "They would then be required to remain under protocols and away from home for the duration of the tournament before again quarantining on return to Australia. This is too much to ask our players and officials to do."
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