Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu insists it's nothing personal that Celtic pair Kyogo and Reo Hatate were snubbed for his final World Cup group.
17.10.2022 - 02:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The Rugby League World Cup has just kicked off, and is set to be the biggest and most inclusive in the sport’s history, comprising the men’s, women’s and wheelchair events.
The tournament is being staged at 21 world-class stadiums across England, with England, Scotland and Wales competing for the home nations to win the sport’s ultimate prize. It all culminates in a thrilling double-header, with the women’s and men’s finals at Old Trafford on Saturday, November 19.
Now, thanks to National Lottery players, you have a chance to win four tickets for any of the men's quarter-finals or two women's group-stage matches (see full list below).
All you need to do to enter the prize draw is to have bought a National Lottery ticket, either in-store or online, any time after May 1, 2022, and complete the form below – including your name, email address, and preferred game – for your chance to win.
The National Lottery has long been a supporter of rugby league and, thanks to National Lottery players, it will pump a further £9.3million into the game over the next five years to help take it to the next level.
The promoter of this competition is Reach plc.
This prize draw is open to anyone who is a resident of the United Kingdom except employees of Reach plc and The National Lottery.
Entrants must be 18 or over and have purchased a National Lottery game (whether a National Lottery draw-based game, scratchcard or online instant win game) either in-store or online any time after May 1, 2022. Winners may be asked to provide proof of purchase on entry to the stadium
The closing date for all entries is 11.59pm on Sunday, October 23rd.
The winners for each set of game tickets will be selected at random, according to the games selected by the
Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu insists it's nothing personal that Celtic pair Kyogo and Reo Hatate were snubbed for his final World Cup group.
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