The RLIF oversees the international game of rugby league, including the Rugby League World Cup, first held in 1954 in France and the first competition to be officially known as the "Rugby World Cup". Since then the World Cup has been held a total of 15 times, with the most recent Cup being held in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea during 2017 which was eventually won by Australia. The next event is due to be held in 2021. The RLIF has also sanctioned and overseen the Women's Rugby League World Cup since its inception in 2000. The tournament is now held in conjunction with the men's tournament every time that it is held every four years.