Pool matches and semi-finals will be played at the Southern Cross Group Stadium in Sydney, with funding provided by the New South Wales Government.

The final will then be played as part of a double-header with the men's final, at Brisbane Stadium on December 2.

Men's matches will also be staged in the competition's co-host countries New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

Andrew Hill, the chief executive of the Rugby World Cup 2017, said that the announcement was "historic" and would provide the women's game with a perfect platform for exposure. 

"It has always been the Board’s vision to have the Women’s Rugby League World Cup played concurrently with the men’s tournament and through the strong support of the New South Wales Government, we have been able to create what is a milestone moment for the sport," Hill said.

"It’s only fitting these gifted athletes get the opportunity to showcase their skills on a global stage and we see next year’s Women’s Rugby League World Cup as a game charger for the sport.

"Female participation in all forms of rugby league is the fastest growing category in the game and women’s international rugby league has made great strides forward in recent years.

"To have both the women’s and men’s finals played on the same day, at the same venue, will conclude what will be the greatest ever Rugby League World Cup."

New South Wales' Sports Minister Stuart Ayres said staging the women's tournament represented a "huge coup".

"Our female players are bringing global recognition to the game and I encourage all fans to attend the Women’s World Cup next year where they will witness the tremendous talent we have in our game," he said.

The Women's World Cup was previously part of the Festival of World Cups which also featured events for defence, police, wheelchair users and universities.

Hosts Australia will be joined by England, Canada, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and either Fiji, Tonga, Samoa or the Cook Islands, who will contest a qualification tournament next month.