Next year's World Club Series is likely to be played in Australia and the UK, involving eight teams, according to comments made at the Golden Boot Award presentation to Johnathan Thurston. 
Thurston formally became the first player to be crowned the rugby league world's best player on three occasions when was handed the trophy on Thursday night (local time) at Headingley.
He also received the award as Player of the Finals, which has now been dedicated to former Fairfax reporter Alan Clarkson, in recognition of his performance in last year's finals series.
"Ideally, it would be great to watch a game on a Friday night, get up Saturday morning and see another game in the same competition," NRL official Andrew Hill told the crowd in the Lewis Jones Suite.
"Then the same thing would happen on Saturday night and Sunday morning. That's the aim - eight teams with two games in each hemisphere."
It's understood the winner between the two competitions would be determined by one point being awarded for a victory and two points up for grabs in the main contest between the two champions, in Super League and NRL.
Super League general manager Blake Solly told the crowd that Wigan and Leeds had already indicated their interest in playing in Australia next year. "We love the idea," said Solly.
The World Club Series kicks off on Friday night with the unfancied Sydney Roosters playing St Helens. As per local rules, coach Trent Robinson has named just a 19-man squad.
"I think it's a bit more than a trial," said captain Jake Friend.
"It's an awesome concept and a big weekend. We want to play well and hopefully win but it's our first hit-out this year. It will be good to blow the cobwebs out and see how a few of our new combinations go together.
"Obviously we've lost a bit of talent but there's plenty of talent too and plenty of blokes who have been in the system for a long time.
"From a supporters' point of view, it would be great to see us come out and put a score on them.
"There's plenty of people doubting us but we haven't really bothered to listen or let it worry us."