The second Rugby League World Cup was held in Australia in 1957. As before a group stage was held first, with matches being held at locations in Sydney and Brisbane. Australia were declared the champions by virtue of finishing top of the group – there was no World Cup Final.

Results

• June 15: France 5 - 23 Great Britain (Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney)
• June 15: Australia 25 - 5 New Zealand (Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane)
• June 17: Australia 31 - 6 Great Britain (Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney)
• June 17: France 14 - 10 New Zealand (Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane)
• June 22: Australia 26 - 9 France (Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney)
• June 25: Great Britain 21 - 29 New Zealand (Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney)

Final standings

Team	Played	Won	Drew	Lost	For	Against	Difference	Points
Australia	3	3	0	0	82	20	62	6
Great Britain	3	1	0	2	50	65	-15	2
New Zealand	3	1	0	2	44	60	-16	2
France	3	1	0	2	28	59	-31	2

Other Rugby League World Cups

1954 - 1957 - 1960 - 1968 - 1970 - 1972 - 1975 - 1977 - 1985 to 1988 - 1989 to 1992 - 1995 - 2000 - 2008