2030 Rugby League World Cup to feature 'Magic Round' format across Pacific and USA

The International Rugby League (IRL) has announced that the 2030 Men's and Women's Rugby League World Cups will adopt a 'Magic Round' format, with games staged across cities in the Pacific and the United States. The IRL Board also approved changes to international eligibility rules and elevated Tonga and Samoa to Men's Tier 1 status.