The Rugby Football League (RFL) has announced that Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium will host the final of the 2013 Rugby League World Cup, reports SportBusiness. The finishing touches to the 14-team tournament were announced on Thursday, with London's Wembley stadium set to stage the competition's semi-finals back-to-back. The 2013 World Cup will commence on October 26 with another double header at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium, before concluding at the home of the Red Devils on November 30.
"Having two matches back to back will make for a wonderful day of rugby league with the four top teams going hammer and tongs for a place in the Rugby League World Cup final. We know Old Trafford very well too, a venue that always delivers a fantastic Super League Grand Final for us.
Holding the final there will allow the rugby league community, the people of the north west and we hope many new fans to witness a fantastic spectacle." "(Wembley is) a stunning venue and has hosted some famous Rugby League World Cup games in the past," said RLWC 2013 general manager Sally Bolton.
