RL bid is cup winner

20 Feb 2019 09:24
Published by: Kian French

PRESTON has been chosen as an official training base for the Rugby League World Cup when the tournament comes to England in two years’ time.

The stars of the game will be performing on its biggest stage and the competition will be one of the most inclusive and diverse sporting events ever held in the country.

The tournament will see England welcome world-class athletes performing on rugby league’s biggest stage, and the city is proud to play such an important role.

The men’s, women’s and wheelchair competitions will all take place at the same time in October and November 2021.

Preston City Council and its partners, including the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and the Preston Marriott, have combined forces to produce a successful bid for Preston to be a training base for the tournament.

Jon Dutton, chief executive of Rugby League World Cup 2021, said: “Preston City Council along with the University of Central Lancashire and its partners put together an incredibly impressive bid to be a training base during the tournament.

“The facilities on offer for the teams is fantastic and it’s great to know that the teams will have everything at their disposal to support their performance and make this the best Rugby League World Cup ever.”

Preston’s mayor Trevor Hart added: “We are incredibly proud to have been chosen as a host city for a Rugby League World Cup 2021 training camp. Preston is perfectly located for fans and teams to access game locations across England and has a proven track record with hosting international teams, thanks to the University of Central Lancashire’s state of the art facilities.

“This is a great opportunity for the city, and we hope that Prestonians – current and future rugby fans alike – embrace our role in the Rugby League World Cup 2021.”

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