As the 2026 Commonwealth Games discovered, very few countries want to host international tournaments these days, especially if they might not break even... The only other serious bid came from New Zealand, but the strength of the NRL meant Australia held sway.
Confirming the terms for hosting a World Cup let alone three concurrent events (men's, women's and wheelchair) is not simple. Negotiating who pays, how much they pay, for what and when (and what happens if they don't cough up) has been at the heart of the latest delay.
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