1997 World Club Championship Round 1 Round 1

| Date_ | Result_ | Score | Stadium | City | Crowd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 June 1997 | Brisbane Broncos def. London Broncos | 42-22 | ANZ Stadium | Brisbane | 18193 |
| 6 June 1997 | Auckland Warriors def. St Helens | 42-12 | Knowsley Road | St Helens | 8911 |
| 7 June 1997 | North Queensland Cowboys def. Leeds Rhinos | 42-20 | Stockland Stadium | Townsville | 14561 |
| 8 June 1997 | Adelaide Rams def. Salford Reds | 50-8 | Adelaide Oval | Adelaide | 11346 |
| 8 June 1997 | Canberra Raiders def. Halifax Blue Sox | 70-6 | Bruce Stadium | Canberra | 7780 |
| 8 June 1997 | Hunter Mariners def. Paris-St Germain | 28-12 | Charlety Stadium | Paris | 3500 |
| 8 June 1997 | Perth Reds def. Castleford Tigers | 24-16 | Wilderspool | Warrington | 3378 |