That the final would be between France and New Zealand both performing poorly. Great Britain were the underdogs going to the final, which was held at the Sydney Cricket Ground. They managed to dominate the possession, and it took a last minute try from Australia’s John Kolc to secure the Cup in front of 24,457 spectators
Rugbyleague is played both as a professional and amateur sport in some regions of Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand.
Rugby union is a major sport played nationwide in each of these countries and is the national sport in New Zealand and Wales.
Rugbyleague retains great popularity among working class people in the English counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire, and in the Australian states of New South Wales and Queensland.
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