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"It’s a joke": Rugby League World Cup format blasted by exiled nations

Exiled nations cite uncompetitive matchups as a structural flaw, with some games featuring significant disparities between competing teams.

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Six countries were cut from this years tournament, but a weekend of blowouts have put the action into question.

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"It’s a joke": Rugby League World Cup format blasted by exiled nations

Six countries were cut from this years tournament, but a weekend of blowouts have put the action into question.

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Fox Sports Australia broke the news in Australia on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
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