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Paul Myers

New Zealand rugby league chiefs raise hope of World Cup after France pulls out

Former French prime minister Jean Castex announced in January 2022 that France would host the 2025 rugby league World Cup. AFP - LUDOVIC MARIN

New Zealand emerged on Tuesday as a possible venue for the 2025 rugby league World Cup following France's decision to pull out as hosts of the tournament.

"We are interested in exploring alternative propositions in this part of the world, with our Australian Rugby League Commission colleagues and others," said the New Zealand Rugby League chief executive Greg Peters.

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