1960 Rugby League World Cup

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The third Rugby League World Cup was held in Great Britain in 1960. The same format as used in 1957 was used, with a group stage leading to a final table. No World Cup Final was held, but by chance the final match of the series saw Great Britain take on Australia at Odsal Stadium, Bradford. As both teams were undefeated this match became a virtual World Cup Final. Great Britain ran out the winners in front of a crowd of 32,733.

[edit] Results

1960-09-24
Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom 23–8 Flag of New Zealand New Zealand Odsal Stadium, Bradford

1960-09-24
Australia Flag of Australia 13–12 Flag of France France Central Park, Wigan

1960-10-01
Australia Flag of Australia 21–15 Flag of New Zealand New Zealand Headingley, Leeds

1960-10-01
Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom 33–7 Flag of France France Station Road, Swinton

1960-10-08
France Flag of France 0–9 Flag of New Zealand New Zealand Central Park, Wigan

1960-10-08
Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom 10–3 Flag of Australia Australia Odsal Stadium, Bradford
Attendance: 32,733

[edit] Final standings

Team Played Won Drew Lost For Against Difference Points
Flag of the United Kingdom Great Britain 3 3 0 0 66 18 +48 6
Flag of Australia Australia 3 2 0 1 37 37 0 4
Flag of New Zealand New Zealand 3 1 0 2 32 44 −12 2
Flag of France France 3 0 0 3 19 55 −36 0

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