Why is the Rugby League 'world cup' called that when nobody in the World plays it?

Question

People have misinterpreted it.. of course I know it is open to the world just that the World isn't interested at all!!!!

Answer 1

Lots of countries play it, Australia, New Zealand, France, England, Fiji, Samoa (I think, not sure), but the point is, if it's played internationally and draws a crowd, it's probably gonna have a world cup or major tournament of some kind.

Answer 2

It's so any country in the world can have a shot at it. It's a way for up and coming nations to have a go at the big 3(Oz, NZ and GBR), ultimately making the game more global. The second tier nations have great teams and we may see Samoa or France cause an upset yet. You should tune in and be pleasantly surprised!

Answer 3

Many countries DO play it, so I dont see where you are coming from.

What is funny, is that the "World series" baseball is won by and only participated by America and Canada"--can you explain that to me?

Answer 4

its one of the toughess sports in the world,it leaves gridiron for dead in full contact,no padding mate,and only the stauchess countries are that good at it.Its played in Europe,Australia,New Zealand,Pacific Islands ,South Africa and even the Americans have a team,they get smashed by the smaller nations cause physically and mentally they arnt up for it .

You should watch it,you will cringe at the tackles,baseball world series is not a world series,its overrated

Answer 5

they will lay in a cup

just not sure when and i think its in austalia

just ask at rugby leage.com you may get answerd there

Answer 6

just like American Baseball World Series and continental US.

World Rugby Soccer.. As long as the people are happy who cares.... IT is fine. Let the fans enjoy the game. Not every decision in life has to be evaluated and over evaluated.