1957 Rugby League World Cup
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The second Rugby League World Cup was held in Australia in 1957. As before a group stage was held first, with matches being held at locations in Sydney and Brisbane. Australia were declared the champions by virtue of finishing top of the group – there was no World Cup Final.
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Results
- June 15: France 5 - 23 Great Britain (Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney)
- June 15: Australia 25 - 5 New Zealand (Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane)
- June 17: Australia 31 - 6 Great Britain (Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney)
- June 17: France 14 - 10 New Zealand (Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane)
- June 22: Australia 26 - 9 France (Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney)
- June 25: Great Britain 21 - 29 New Zealand (Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney)
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Final standings
| Team | Played | Won | Drew | Lost | For | Against | Difference | Points |
| Image:Flag of Australia.svg Australia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 20 | 62 | 6 |
| Image:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Great Britain | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 50 | 65 | -15 | 2 |
| Image:Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 44 | 60 | -16 | 2 |
| Image:Flag of France.svg France | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 59 | -31 | 2 |
