In May 2022, Anthony Albanese was sworn in as Australia’s new Prime Minister (viaBBC News).

This contingency plan was confirmed by Andrew Hill, strategic advisor for the southern hemisphere for the RLWC.

And suppose a home test match was to be playing at Lord’s Cricket Ground.

Queen Elizabeth waving

Football matches, however, were allowed to go ahead per The Guardian.

2017 Rugby League World Cup Final

Royal Ascot 2022 sign