The 1960 Rugby League World Cup was the third World Cup for men’s national teams and was held between 24 September and 8 October and hosted in England.Paddy McAteer (22 December 2010) "Whole World in their Hands" North West Evening Mail The same format used in 1957 was used, with Great Britain winning their second World Cup after finishing top of the group.
The 1960 World Cup raised problems which had not really affected the previous tournaments. Live television of complete games was held responsible for lower than anticipated attendances, the largest crowd being the 32,773 which gathered at Odsal for the deciding match between Australia and Great Britain.
For Australia the World Cup matches formed part of their Kangaroo Tour of Great Britain and France.
Squads
Venues Bradford Wigan Odsal Central Park Capacity: 60,000 Capacity: 48,000 Swinton Leeds Station Road Headingley Capacity: 40,000 Capacity: 40,000
Results
Try scorers 4
Brian Carlson
3
Alan Davies
2
Reg Gasnier Raymond Gruppi Frank Myler Austin Rhodes Mick Sullivan Tom Hadfield
1
Noel Kelly Johnny Raper Harry Wells Jacques Dubon Eric Ashton Billy Boston Brian McTigue Alex Murphy Jack Wilkinson Mel Cooke George Menzies Tom Reid George Turner
Tour games After the tournament, Australia and New Zealand arranged short two-game tours against English clubs. Winners Great Britain also played a match against a Rest of the World team, which they won 33–27.
Australia Date Opponents Score Venue Attendance 12 October St Helens style="text-align: center;" St Helens 12,250 16 October South West France style="text-align: center;" Toulouse 5,304
New Zealand Date Opponents Score Venue Attendance 12 October Halifax style="text-align: center;" Halifax 13 October France style="text-align: center;" Paris 4,500
References
Sources 1960 World Cup at rlhalloffame.org.uk 1960 World Cup at rlwc2008.com 1960 World Cup at rugbyleagueproject.com
1960 World Cup at 188-rugby-league.co.uk