| Year: | 1954 |
| Rugby League World Cup final | |
| Home: | France |
| Away: | Great Britain |
| Home League: | FFR XIII |
| Away League: | RFL |
| Home Abbr: | FRA |
| Away Abbr: | GBR |
| Home Half1: | 4 |
| Home Half2: | 8 |
| Home Total: | 12 |
| Away Half1: | 8 |
| Away Half2: | 8 |
| Away Total: | 16 |
| Date: | 13 November 1954 |
| Stadium: | Parc des Princes |
| Location: | Paris, France |
| Mom Title: | Man of the Match |
| Mom: | Don Robinson (Great Britain) |
| Referee: | Charles Appleton (Great Britain) |
| Attendance: | 30,368 |
| Network: | BBC (United Kingdom) |
| Commentators: | Eddie Waring |
| Tournaments: | Rugby League World Cup final |
| Next: | 1968 |
The 1954 Rugby League World Cup final was the conclusive game of the 1954 Rugby League World Cup tournament and was played between France and Great Britain on 13 November 1954 at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France.
See main article: 1954 Rugby League World Cup. The 1954 Rugby League World Cup was the inaugural staging of the Rugby League World Cup. The tournament was held in France from 30 October, culminating in the final between France and Great Britain on 13 November.
Scores and results list France's points tally first.
| Opposing Team | For | Against | Date | Venue | Attendance | Stage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 13 | 30 October | 13,240 | Group Stage | |||
| 13 | 13 | 7 November | 37,471 | Group Stage | |||
| 15 | 5 | 11 November | 13,000 | Group Stage |
Scores and results list Great Britain's points tally first.
| Opposing Team | For | Against | Date | Venue | Attendance | Stage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 13 | 31 October | 10,250 | Group Stage | |||
| 13 | 13 | 7 November | 37,471 | Group Stage | |||
| 26 | 6 | 11 November | 14,000 | Group Stage |
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The BBC broadcast the whole match live in the UK via the Television Continental Exchange – a rare novelty for the time. France opened the scoring with a penalty Puig-Aubert kick from 45 yards out and played well early in the match, leading early in the second half thanks to a brilliant try from Cantoni. However Great Britain did not waver, with credit for the win given to a starring role by centre Phil Jackson[1] and the play of their forward pack, as well as the tough match France had played against Australia in Nantes two days earlier.[2] Great Britain defeated France 16–12 and became the first team to lift the World Cup.[3]