England will hold the competition in 2021 and the partnership with the charity means that carers and those with support needs will be included in the tournament through initiatives with both parties. 

Community Integrated Care support more than 4,000 people across England and Scotland and are the leading care provider in many of the host cities of the upcoming World Cup.

The partnership will see the charity create several accessible resources to help those in social care to have new opportunities and develop life-skills as well as make friends and be inspired by the competition. 

Jon Dutton, chief executive of RLWC2021 said, "We are proud to be working with Community Integrated Care, in order to further deliver genuine social impact via our legacy programme.

"This is a leading-edge partnership with a social care provider, where both the sport of rugby league and Community Integrated Care is making a positive difference together. 

"Inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do, and this partnership is another step forward in achieving our ambition of being the most inclusive Rugby League World Cup ever."

John Hughes, director of partnerships and communities at Community Integrated Care added, "In this unique partnership, Community Integrated Care has an incredible platform to make this vision a reality for thousands of people who access care and support.

"Our charity is dedicated to creating opportunities that enable people to lead fuller, happier lives and help to influence a more inclusive society."

England will host the 16th version of the Rugby League World Cup of 2021.

The first edition took place in France in 1954 with Australia being the most successful nation with 11 titles.