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e tournament, at an event held at Mansion House, London. INSPIRED BY 2021: Comprising of three key strands: volunteers, facilities and community engagement, the programme will look to use the tournament as a catalyst to develop the game of Rugby League and engage with the widest possible audience. The first ‘Inspired by 2021’ initiative to get underway is the International Development Programme, delivered in partnership with UK Sport and the Rugby League International Federation, a project designed to grow the game at all levels and support the long-term prosperity of the sport in developing Rugby League nations across the globe. UNICEF PARTNERSHIP: The partnership will use the power of sport to raise awareness and funds for Unicef’s work protecting children in danger around the world. England will host Rugby League’s biggest international tournament in 2021 with the Men’s, Women’s and Wheelchair World Cups staged together for first time. The ‘Inspired by 2021’ programme is multi-dimensional with three key pillars – Volunteers, Facilities and Community Engagement – with the ultimate goal of leaving a positive, impactful and long-lasting legacy. Unicef UK will work closely with tournament partners to deliver core messages and engagement to a global audience, as well as raising funds for vital projects supporting children in the UK and internationally.