Workington will host three matches in the 2021 Rugby League World Cup after the announcement was made this morning.
Youngsters from across the area cheered with joy as they heard the news on a live stream at the town's Carnegie Theatre.
Alongside representatives from the town's sporting club, school pupils heard the exciting news.
The BBC broadcast, hosted by Cumbrian Helen Skelton, was shown on a big screen at the theatre.
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