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Rugby League World Cup: New Format, Same Favourites

Australia and New Zealand lead contenders as England face early pressure

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Rugby League World Cup: New Format, Same Favourites

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The Rugby League World Cup returns this week with a new 10-team format that removes the quarter-finals, leaving only four semi-final spots. Australia and New Zealand are the favourites, while England face immediate pressure against Tonga on Saturday.

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