Old Trafford will host both the men's and women's World Cup finals in 2021. [Source: BBC Sports]

The 21 venues for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup have announced.

Zero Tackle reports, for the first time, the women’s and wheelchair events will be run alongside the men’s competition.

The tournament will be played solely in England between 23rd October and 27th November, with the majority of venues based in the North.

The opening ceremony will take place at St James’ Park in Newcastle, home to Newcastle United.

The men’s and women’s finals will both be played at Manchester United’s Old Trafford ground on 27th November.

The wheelchair final will take place at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena.