Originally due to take place in autumn 2021, the Rugby League World Cup has been a long time coming but the countdown is really on now - just 50 days to go until the tournament opens at St James' Park in Newcastle on Saturday 15 October. That first game will see England men take on Samoa men. Organisers are expecting it to sell out so get your tickets while you can.
Newcastle is taking its hosting duties seriously and is setting up a fan village on Newcastle Quayside for Friday 14 and Saturday 15 October. A carnival atmosphere is promised for visiting fans and residents, with a range of family-friendly activities, food and drink stalls, activations from RLWC2021 partners, music and big screens, plus a fireworks display on Saturday evening to complete the festivities.
50 days 'til kick off... get it in your diaries!
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Men's England v Samoa
Sat 15 Oct
See the Rugby League World Cup opener and opening ceremony at St James' Park as England take on Samoa.
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Men's Scotland v Italy
Sun 16 Oct
Newcastle is host to two games over the opening weekend. On day 2, it's Scotland v Italy at Kingston Park.
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Men's Fiji v Italy
Sat 22 Oct
Watch Fiji v Italy at Kingston Park, home to Newcastle Thunder and just a short Metro ride from Newcastle City Centre.
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Men's Fiji v Scotland
Sat 29 Oct
Expect strong Scottish support as The Bravehearts return to Kingston Park to take on Fiji.
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Unusual nights out in NewcastleGateshead
We don't need to remind you that the nightlife energy in Newcastle is top tier but did you know that there are ever-increasing ways to have a great night out in Newcastle and Gateshead that don't necessarily involve getting glamoured up and heading to one of our top bars or chilling with a beer in the best of pubs? Excellent though both these options are, you might well be looking for something a little more unusual to do on your visit to NewcastleGateshead.
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Places to stay on NewcastleGateshead quayside
NewcastleGateshead Quayside is an Instagrammable must-visit location with views for days. Home to seven iconic bridges, you can treat the riverside as your own backyard with a morning wander or take in the glistening lights on an evening meander back to your accommodation. Leave your car at home, hop on the train to Newcastle and book a hotel on the Quayside to stay in the midst of all the action. Read our guide to the best places to stay on NewcastleGateshead quayside...
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