Rugby League World Cup launched with stadium spectacular
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The Rugby League World Cup has been launched with a spectacular show under the closed roof of the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff
Around 1,500 performers took part in the event, to launch the biggest sporting occasion in the UK since the 2012 Olympic Games
Great Britain rugby league legend Martin Offiah showed off some silky moves with Erin Boag, his partner on the first ever series of BBC TV's Strictly Come Dancing
Former Wales rugby union captain and rugby league convert Gareth Thomas made an appearance
England fans looked forward to the opening game against Australia which followed the opening ceremony
Fans of the Australia team - known as the Kangaroos - were also out in force
- Published26 October 2013