LONDON (Reuters) - The Rugby League World Cup will be held in England between Oct. 15 and Nov. 19 next year, organisers said on Thursday after announcing earlier this month that the tournament had been pushed back to 2022.

The World Cup, originally scheduled for Oct. 23-Nov. 27, 2021, was postponed after defending champions Australia as well as New Zealand withdrew in July, citing player welfare and safety concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic.