With just over 50 days to go until the start of the tournament, Rugby League World Cup has today announced details of its pre-tournament celebrations taking place in Newcastle.
The Rugby League World Cup Cultural Festival will bring together audiences of sport and art to showcase the history and atmosphere of the highly anticipated tournament. The festival, funded by Arts Council England, will centre on the theme of 'The Power of Together', celebrating inclusivity and positive social impact.
Taking place in four of the tournament host cities – Newcastle, Hull, Leeds and Manchester - Cultural Festival will be delivered via three different strands – The Power of Connecting, The Power of Poetry, and The Power of Performance: This Is Us.
