The Rugby League World Cup kicks off this weekend - and there will be celebrations galore in Newcastle city centre .
Newcastle will be centre stage for the biggest tournament in the Rugby League, with St James’ Park hosting the opening ceremony and first men’s group game. The opening game will see England take on Samoa to kick off the sport’s World Cup tournament from the heart of Newcastle.
NE1 and Newcastle City Council have teamed up with the Rugby League to bring celebrations to the Toon, so that locals can take part in the World Cup festivities in style. A Fan Village has been set up on the Quayside , stretching from the Tyne Bridge along to the Millennium, and has a jam-packed line-up of events planned for all the family .