Organisers of the delayed Rugby League World Cup 2021 which kicks off in Newcastle in October are looking for a talented young a artist to design the mascot to capture the spirit of the prestigious global event.
They say it should represent the men’s, women’s and wheelchair tournaments being staged in the festival of sport, be eye catching and recognisable, fun and friendly, have a great name and backstory and represent the values of the tournament.
The winning design will be revealed in time for the tournament's opening game on October 15 between England Men and Samoa Men at St James' Park. It will follow in the footsteps of Grubber Bear, which was designed by Bolton student Luke James, and was the mascot the last time the Rugby League World Cup was held in this country in 2013.
