Rugby League World Cup
TV & Satellite Week|October 15, 2022
Postponed from last year, the Rugby League World Cup kicks off on Saturday at St James’ Park, where hosts England face Samoa BBCI, kick-off 2.30pm) as Shaun Wane’ side aim to win the trophy for the first time after finishing as runners-up on three occasions.
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Eleven-times champions Australia are aiming for a third consecutive win in the tournament, which features 16 nations playing at 18 venues, including football

grounds such as Old Trafford, the Emirates and Elland Road. The BBC will show every match live, along with full coverage of the women’s and wheelchair World Cups, which begin on 1 November and 3 November respectively.

We asked former England captain and BBC expert Jamie Peacock, 44, to set the scene...

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This story is from the October 15, 2022 edition of TV & Satellite Week.

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