The 2013 Rugby League World Cup Europe qualification is a rugby league tournament that was held in October 2011 to decide the European qualification for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.
It consisted of a round-robin play-off involving four teams; Russia, Italy, Serbia and Lebanon.
[1] Both Italy and Lebanon remained unbeaten, recording two wins and a draw each.
However, Italy topped the group as a result of points difference and therefore qualified for the World Cup.
[2] Coached by Carlo Napolitano and captained by Anthony Minichiello, Italy's draw with Lebanon was enough for them to gain the 14th and final place in the 2013 World Cup.