Leadway to sponsor Lady Stallions for Rugby World Cup qualifiers

The Nigerian Rugby League has announced Leadway Assurance Company as sponsor for the Women’s Rugby League World Cup Qualifiers, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

The body made this disclosure in a release on Wednesday, expressing its appreciation to the outfit.

“A big thank you to Leadway Assurance Company Limited for being a proud sponsor of the Women’s Rugby League World Cup Qualifiers! Your support means the world to us and helps push our team to new heights. We appreciate you, Leadway,” read the statement.

Kenya will host Nigeria in the Middle East-Africa qualification in a two-match test series for a spot in the 2025 World Series, with the first leg scheduled for September 19 at Impala Club Rugby Ground, Nairobi, which will also host the corresponding tie slated for September 22.

The 2026 Women’s Rugby League World Cup qualification features four confederation qualification tournaments for each of the four International Rugby League confederations (Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Middle East-Africa).

The two group winners of Europe will directly qualify, while the playoff winner of the two runners-up will face the winners of the other three tournaments in the 2025 World Series for the final two spots in the 2026 Women’s Rugby League World Cup.

Qualification is open to all full and affiliate member nations who did not qualify via the 2021 World Cup.

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