Odsal will stage the opening two matches of this summer’s Student World Cup.

The Provident Stadium will host New Zealand v Russia on Thursday, July 4 at 6pm, followed by Scotland v Australia at 8pm.

England start their campaign against Ireland at Batley Bulldogs’ ground on the same night (8pm), preceded by Wales v South Africa (6pm).

The LoveRugbyLeague.com Stadium will also stage both semi-finals on Friday, July 12, while the final will be at Headingley on Sunday, July 14.

Other venues for group matches are South Leeds Stadium, the Tetley’s Stadium at Dewsbury and Featherstone Rovers.