Which trophy is awarded to the winners of the Rugby League World Cup?

The winners of the Rugby League World Cup receive the Paul Barrière Trophy.

The trophy is named after Paul Barrière, a French rugby league administrator who played a major role in organising the first World Cup in 1954. Barrière served as president of the French Rugby League and supported the creation of an international championship.

The competition’s trophy has had changes in presentation and custody over time, but the Paul Barrière name remains linked to the World Cup championship. It is awarded to the winning national team rather than to an individual player.

The trophy should not be confused with the Lance Todd Trophy, which recognises the man of the match in the Challenge Cup final, or the Clive Churchill Medal, awarded to the best player in the NRL Grand Final. Those honours belong to different competitions.