Warrington’s bid to host an international team to stay and train in the town and for The Halliwell Jones Stadium to host a number of group game matches started in early 2011.

Rugby league is more than just a spectator sport in Warrington, it’s something the whole borough is passionate about. Hosting the tournament would not only put Warrington on the map, but would also be a great chance for us to play a vital role in making the 2013 Rugby League World Cup the best of all time.

The local bid is a partnership between Warrington Borough Council, Warrington Wolves RLFC, Warrington Wolves Foundation, University of Chester, Marketing Cheshire and Virgin Trains.

Latest news, update March 2012!

On Thursday 22 March the RFL announced that Warrington will host the Samoan international team’s 35 day pre-tournament training camp at the Wolve’s state-of-the-art training facilities at the University of Chester's Padgate Campus.

The Halliwell Jones Stadium will host the Samoa v New Zealand group stage game and a quarter final match as well! 

The Samoan nation sent this message to Warrington upon hearing the news!