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{{Short description|12th Rugby League World Cup tournament}}
{{Short description|12th Rugby League World Cup tournament}}
{{distinguish|2000 Women's Rugby League World Cup}}
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| country = England
| country = England
| country2 = France
| country2 = France
| country3 = Ireland
| country3 = Ireland<!-- It is acceptable to use the Irish tricolour here as NI is covered by the UK flag. The Irish 4 province flag should remain in use for the team though-->
| country4 = Scotland
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| top try scorer = [[Wendell Sailor]] (10)
| top try scorer = [[Wendell Sailor]] (10)
| tournaments = Rugby League World Cup
| tournaments = Rugby League World Cup
| last = [[1995 Men's Rugby League World Cup|1995]]
| last = [[1995 Rugby League World Cup|1995]]
| next = [[2008 Men's Rugby League World Cup|2008]]
| next = [[2008 Rugby League World Cup|2008]]
}}
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The '''2000 Rugby League World Cup''' was the twelfth staging of the [[Rugby League World Cup]]. It was held in the [[United Kingdom]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]], and [[France]], and took place between 28 October and 25 November 2000. Sixteen national teams competed in four groups of four, playing each other once over three weekly rounds before a series of play-offs that culminated in the final between Australia and New Zealand. Tournament favourites Australia defeated New Zealand in the final, claiming their sixth consecutive and ninth total [[Rugby League World Cup]] title. Australian winger [[Wendell Sailor]] was named player of the tournament.


The '''2000 Rugby League World Cup''' was the twelfth [[Rugby League World Cup|World Cup]] for men’s national rugby league teams, held between 28 October and 25 November and hosted between the [[United Kingdom]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]] and [[France]]. Australia won their ninth title by beating New Zealand 40-12 in the final at [[Old Trafford]].
==Summary==
Building on the [[1995 Rugby League World Cup]], it was decided to expand the format further, with the number of teams rising from 10 to 16. As before, an [[Rugby League Emerging Nations Tournament|Emerging Nations Tournament]] was [[2000 Rugby League Emerging Nations Tournament|held alongside the main event]].


Following the success of the previous tournament, the World Cup was expanded to 16 teams and for the first time featured qualification rounds before the finals.
The millennium World Cup attracted a record sponsorship of over £1 million from [[Lincoln Financial Group]], who had also sponsored Great Britain's Tests against New Zealand the previous autumn.<ref>{{cite web |last=Hadfield |first=Dave |title=World Cup to get pounds 1m backing |work=[[The Independent]] |date=20 April 1999 |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby-league-world-cup-to-get-pounds-1m-backing-1088506.html |access-date=6 October 2009 |location=London |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104151101/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby-league-world-cup-to-get-pounds-1m-backing-1088506.html |archive-date=4 November 2012 }}</ref>


Alongside the men's tournament, it was also the same year when the inaugural [[Women's Rugby League World Cup]] was first played.
The 2000 World Cup was not considered a great success. There were too many mismatches in the early stages, and some of the teams lacked credibility. Notably the inclusion of a side representing New Zealand's [[Māori people|Māori]] population, [[New Zealand Māori rugby league team|Aotearoa Māori]], alongside the full [[New Zealand national rugby league team|New Zealand team]], and a [[Lebanon national rugby league team|Lebanon side]] consisting entirely of Australians of Lebanese origin, led to derisory comments in the media.<ref name="wilson-maori26 October 2000">{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/story/0,3604,388109,00.html|title=Maori role-model army signal intent|last=Wilson|first=Andy|date=26 October 2000|work=The Guardian|access-date=29 November 2009|location=London|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203073637/http://www.theguardian.com/sport/story/0,3604,388109,00.html|archive-date=3 December 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The tournament's organisers also attracted criticism regarding marketing and ticketing. For these reasons crowds at the tournament were low; also torrential rainstorms and the crisis on [[Rail transport in Great Britain|Britain's railways]] following the [[Hatfield rail crash]] did not help encourage spectators.{{Citation needed|date=November 2011}}


==Summary==
There were however some positives: the tournament returned a profit of more than £2&nbsp;million despite the small crowds it attracted;<ref>{{cite web |title=World Cup returns profit |work=BBC Sport |date=27 November 2000 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/low/rugby_league/world_cup_2000/1043422.stm |access-date=7 October 2009 }}</ref> the [[France national rugby league team|French]] performed creditably, and attendance for the games held in France was encouraging. The much-derided Lebanon team also proved the catalyst for domestic competition in [[Rugby league in Lebanon|that country]].
Following the success of the [[1995 Rugby League World Cup]], organisers decided to expand the 2000 tournament to 16 teams, 15 were invited while seven emerging nations were invited into a qualifying tournament to determine the 16th place.


On the competition side of things, favourites Australia<ref>{{cite news |last=Davies |first=Jonathan |title=Roll up and glory in the best |work=The Independent |date=22 October 2000 |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/rugby-league/roll-up-and-glory-in-the-best-636039.html |access-date=24 December 2009 |location=London |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105144255/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/rugby-league/roll-up-and-glory-in-the-best-636039.html |archive-date=5 November 2012 }}</ref> and New Zealand cut a swathe through the tournament, with several dominant performances setting up an obvious final clash. New Zealand's 49–6 semi-final dispatch of England, coupled with Australia only hitting the lead in their semi-final against Wales with 23 minutes remaining, had New Zealand installed as favourites in some quarters. However, it was Australia who prevailed in a tense, absorbing finale. Australia only led 18–12 with 15 minutes remaining, but a glut of possession saw them finish strongly – scoring four late tries to give the appearance of an easy victory.
The millennium World Cup attracted a record sponsorship of over £1 million from title [[Lincoln Financial Group]], who had also sponsored Great Britain's Tests against New Zealand the previous year.<ref>{{cite web |last=Hadfield |first=Dave |title=World Cup to get pounds 1m backing |work=[[The Independent]] |date=20 April 1999 |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby-league-world-cup-to-get-pounds-1m-backing-1088506.html |access-date=6 October 2009 |location=London |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104151101/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby-league-world-cup-to-get-pounds-1m-backing-1088506.html |archive-date=4 November 2012 }}</ref> The tournament also made a £2&nbsp;million profit, despite attracting small crowds.<ref>{{cite web |title=World Cup returns profit |work=BBC Sport |date=27 November 2000 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/low/rugby_league/world_cup_2000/1043422.stm |access-date=7 October 2009 }}</ref>

Despite its financial success the 2000 World Cup was seen as a failure, with too many blow out score lines and the inclusion of [[New Zealand Māori rugby league team|New Zealand Māori]] team being invited alongside the [[New Zealand national rugby league team|New Zealand National team]]. Despite being the only team to have to qualify to play in the World Cup, [[Lebanon national rugby league team|Lebanon]] were criticised for consisting entirely of Australians of Lebanese origin, which led to derisory comments in the media.<ref name="wilson-maori26 October 2000">{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/story/0,3604,388109,00.html|title=Maori role-model army signal intent|last=Wilson|first=Andy|date=26 October 2000|work=The Guardian|access-date=29 November 2009|location=London|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203073637/http://www.theguardian.com/sport/story/0,3604,388109,00.html|archive-date=3 December 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The tournament also attracted criticism of its lack of marketing and poor crowds.

[[France national rugby league team|France]] performed creditably and had healthy attendances in games they hosted, while the much-derided Lebanon team also proved the catalyst for domestic competition in [[Rugby league in Lebanon|that country]].


==Qualifying==
==Qualifying==
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==Teams==
==Teams==
{{Further|2000 Rugby League World Cup squads}}
{{Further|2000 Rugby League World Cup squads}}
The 2000 World Cup tournament features 16 teams:
The 2000 World Cup tournament featured 16 teams:

* '''{{rl|AUS}}''' – coached by [[Chris Anderson (rugby league)|Chris Anderson]] and captained by [[Brad Fittler]]
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style=""
* '''{{rl|COK}}''' – coached by [[Stan Martin (rugby league)|Stan Martin]] and captained by [[Kevin Iro]]
|-
* '''{{rl|ENG}}''' – coached by [[John Kear]] and captained by [[Andy Farrell]]
! scope="col"|Team
* '''{{rl|FIJ}}''' – coached by [[Don Furner]] and captained by [[Lote Tuqiri]]
! scope="col"|Captain
* '''{{rl|FRA}}''' – coached by [[Gilles Dumas]] and captained by [[Fabien Devecchi]]
! scope="col"|Coach
* '''{{rl|IRE}}''' – coached by [[Steve O'Neill (rugby league)|Steve O'Neill]] and [[Andy Kelly (rugby league)|Andy Kelly]] and captained by [[Terry O'Connor (rugby league)|Terry O'Connor]]
|-
* '''{{rl|Lebanon}}''' – coached by [[John Elias (rugby league)|John Elias]] and captained by [[Darren Marroon]]
* '''{{rl|NZL}}''' – coached by [[Frank Endacott]] and captained by [[Richie Barnett]]
|'''{{rl|AUS}}''' || [[Brad Fittler]] || [[Chris Anderson (rugby league)|Chris Anderson]]
|-
* '''{{rl|New Zealand Māori|name=Aotearoa Māori}}''' – coached by [[Cameron Bell (rugby league)|Cameron Bell]] and captained by [[Tawera Nikau]]
* '''{{rl|PNG}}''' – coached by [[Bob Bennett (rugby league)|Bob Bennett]] and captained by [[Adrian Lam]]
|'''{{rl|COK}}''' || [[Kevin Iro]] || {{flagicon|NZL}} [[Stan Martin (rugby league)|Stan Martin]]
|-
* '''{{rl|RUS}}''' – coached by [[Evgeniy Klebanov]] and captained by [[Ian Rubin]]
* '''{{rl|SAM}}''' – coached by [[Darrell Williams (rugby league)|Darrell Williams]] and captained by [[Willie Poching]]
| '''{{rl|ENG}}''' || [[Andy Farrell]] || [[John Kear]]
|-
* '''{{rl|SCO}}''' – coached by [[Shaun McRae]] and captained by [[Danny Russell]]
* '''{{rl|RSA}}''' – coached by [[Paul Matete]] and captained by [[Jamie Bloem]]
| '''{{rl|FIJ}}''' || [[Lote Tuqiri]] || {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Don Furner]]
|-
* '''{{rl|TON}}''' – coached by [[Murray Hurst]] and captained by [[Martin Masella]]
* '''{{rl|WAL}}''' – coached by [[Clive Griffiths (rugby)|Clive Griffiths]] and captained by [[Iestyn Harris]]
| '''{{rl|FRA}}''' || [[Fabien Devecchi]] || [[Gilles Dumas]]
|-
| '''{{rl|IRE}}''' || [[Terry O'Connor (rugby league)|Terry O'Connor]] || {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Steve O'Neill (rugby league)|Steve O'Neill]] and {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Andy Kelly (rugby league)|Andy Kelly]]
|-
| '''{{rl|Lebanon}}''' || [[Darren Marroon]] || [[John Elias (rugby league)|John Elias]]
|-
| '''{{rl|NZL}}''' || [[Richie Barnett]] || [[Frank Endacott]]
|-
| '''{{rl|New Zealand Māori|name=Aotearoa Māori}}''' || [[Tawera Nikau]] || [[Cameron Bell (rugby league)|Cameron Bell]]
|-
| '''{{rl|PNG}}''' || [[Adrian Lam]] || {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Bob Bennett (rugby league)|Bob Bennett]]
|-
| '''{{rl|RUS}}''' || [[Ian Rubin]] || [[Evgeniy Klebanov]]
|-
| '''{{rl|SAM}}''' || [[Willie Poching]] || {{flagicon|NZL}} [[Darrell Williams (rugby league)|Darrell Williams]]
|-
| '''{{rl|SCO}}''' || [[Danny Russell]] || {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Shaun McRae]]
|-
| '''{{rl|RSA}}''' || [[Jamie Bloem]] || {{flagicon|NZL}} [[Paul Matete]]
|-
| '''{{rl|TON}}''' || [[Martin Masella]] || {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Murray Hurst]]
|-
| '''{{rl|WAL}}''' || [[Iestyn Harris]] || [[Clive Griffiths (rugby)|Clive Griffiths]]
|}


== Venues ==
== Venues ==
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The [[Twickenham Stadium]] in [[London]], the home of the [[Rugby Football Union|English]] [[rugby union]] was the host stadium for the opening ceremony and match featuring hosts England and defending champions Australia.<ref name="BBC Sport 30 November 2010">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/9244890.stm |work=BBC News | title=England draw Australia in 2013 Rugby League World Cup | date=30 November 2010| access-date=30 October 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20101201044010/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/9244890.stm| archive-date= 1 December 2010| url-status= live}}</ref>
The [[Twickenham Stadium]] in [[London]], the home of the [[Rugby Football Union|English]] [[rugby union]] was the host stadium for the opening ceremony and match featuring hosts England and defending champions Australia.<ref name="BBC Sport 30 November 2010">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/9244890.stm |work=BBC News | title=England draw Australia in 2013 Rugby League World Cup | date=30 November 2010| access-date=30 October 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20101201044010/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/9244890.stm| archive-date= 1 December 2010| url-status= live}}</ref>


<div style="text-align: center;">
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; margin:0.2em auto;"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
|-
! {{flagicon|ENG}} [[London]]
! {{flagicon|ENG}} [[London]]
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| [[Twickenham Stadium]]
| [[Twickenham Stadium]]
| [[Millennium Stadium]]
| [[Millennium Stadium]]
| [[Old Trafford]]<br>(Venue of [[2000 Rugby League World Cup Final|Final]])
| [[Old Trafford]]<br>(Venue of [[2000 Rugby League World Cup final|Final]])
| [[Stadium de Toulouse]]
| [[Stadium de Toulouse]]
| [[Reebok Stadium]]
| [[Reebok Stadium]]
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|-
|-
! {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Huddersfield]]
! {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Huddersfield]]
! colspan="3" rowspan="32"|
| colspan="3" rowspan="32"|


{{Location map+ |United Kingdom |float=center |width=550 |caption=Locations of the 2000 Rugby League World Cup host venues in the United Kingdom |places=
{{Location map+ |United Kingdom |float=center |width=550 |caption=Locations of the 2000 Rugby League World Cup host venues in the United Kingdom |places=
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}}
}}


{{Location map+ |Ireland |float=center |width=550 |caption=Locations of the 2000 Rugby League World Cup host venues in the Republic of Ireland |places=
{{Location map |Ireland |float=center |width=550 |caption=Locations of the 2000 Rugby League World Cup host venues in the Republic of Ireland |lat=53.3498 |long=-6.2603 |label=[[Dublin]]|position=left

{{Location map~ |Ireland |lat=53.3498 |long=-6.2603 |label=[[Dublin]]|position=left}}


}}
}}
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{{Location map~ |France |lat=43.9251 |long=2.1486 |label=[[Albi]]|position=right}}
{{Location map~ |France |lat=43.9251 |long=2.1486 |label=[[Albi]]|position=right}}


{{Location map~ |France |lat=43.2132 |long=2.3518 |label=[[Carcassonne]]|position=bottom}}
{{Location map~ |France |lat=43.2132 |long=2.3518 |label={{nowrap|[[Carcassonne]]}}|position=bottom}}


}}
}}
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|-
|-
| [[File:Stadium-albi.jpg|200px]]
| [[File:Stadium-albi.jpg|200px]]
| [[File:Sewell Group Craven Park West Stand.jpg|200px]]
| [[File:Tour of Sewell Group Craven Park West Stand from South 02.jpg|200px]]
|-
|-
! {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Gateshead]]
! {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Gateshead]]
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| [[File:Stade Albert Domec Entrée.jpg|200px]]
| [[File:Stade Albert Domec Entrée.jpg|200px]]
| [[File:Tolka Park Dublin.jpg|200px]]
| [[File:Tolka Park Dublin.jpg|200px]]
|}</div>

== Group stage ==
=== Group 1 ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!width=165|Team
!width=40|Played
!width=40|Won
!width=40|Drawn
!width=40|Lost
!width=40|For
!width=40|Against
!width=40|Diff
!width=40|Points
|- bgcolor=#ccffcc
|style="text-align:left;"|{{Rl|Australia}}
|3||3||0||0||198||14||+184||'''6'''
|- bgcolor=#ccffcc
|style="text-align:left;"|{{Rl|England}}
|3||2||0||1||144||36||+108||'''4'''
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|{{Rl|Fiji}}
|3||1||0||2||56||144||−88||'''2'''
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|{{Rl|Russia}}
|3||0||0||3||20||224||−204||'''0'''
|}
|}


==Group stage==
{{Rugbyleaguebox |
=== Group A ===
date = 28 October 2000 |
{{main|2000 Rugby League World Cup Group A}}
team1 = {{Rl-rt|ENG}} |
{{trim|{{#section-h:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group A|Standings}}}}
score = 2–22 |
{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group A|ENGvAUS}}
team2 = {{Rl|AUS}} |
{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group A|FIJvRUS}}
points1 = '''Pen''': [[Andy Farrell|Farrell]] |
points2 = '''Try''': [[Wendell Sailor|Sailor]] (2),<br />[[Matthew Gidley|Gidley]],<br />[[Adam MacDougall|MacDougall]]<br />'''Con''': [[Mat Rogers|Rogers]] (3/4) |
stadium = [[Twickenham Stadium]], London |
attendance = 33,758|
referee = [[David Pakieto]] |
manofmatch = [[Brett Kimmorley]]}}

This was the first rugby league match to be played at Twickenham Stadium, London's home of [[rugby union]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Laybourn |first=Ian |title=England 2 Australia 22 |website=sportinglife.com |year=2000 |url=http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/worldcup2000/reports/story_get.dor?STORY_NAME=rleague/00/10/28/RUGBYL_England.html&TEAMHD=&HEADER=&YEAR= |access-date=4 February 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604214630/http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/worldcup2000/reports/story_get.dor?STORY_NAME=rleague%2F00%2F10%2F28%2FRUGBYL_England.html&TEAMHD=&HEADER=&YEAR= |archive-date=4 June 2011 }}</ref>
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{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group A|AUSvFIJ}}

{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group A|ENGvRUS}}
{{Rugbyleaguebox |
date = 29 October 2000 |
team1 = {{Rl-rt|Fiji}} |
score = 38–12 |
team2 = {{Rl|Russia}} |
points1 = '''Try''': [[Atunasia Vunivialu|Vunivalu]] (3),<br />[[Lote Tuqiri|Tuqiri]] (2),<br />[[Jone Kuraduadua|Kuraduadua]],<br />[[Waisale Sovatabua|Sovatabua]]<br />'''Con''': [[Lote Tuqiri|Tuqiri]] (5/7) |
points2 = '''Try''': [[Joel Rullis|Rullis]],<br />[[Robert Ilyasov|Ilyasov]]<br />'''Con''': [[Igor Zhiltsov|Zhiltsov]] (1/1)<br />[[Mikhail Mitrofanov|Mitrofanov]] (1/1) |
stadium = [[Craven Park, Hull|Craven Park]], [[Kingston upon Hull|Hull]] |
attendance = 2,187<ref>{{cite news |last=Hampson |first=Andy |title=Fiji 38 Russia 12 |website=sportinglife.com |year=2000 |url=http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/worldcup2000/reports/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rleague/00/10/29/RUGBYL_Fiji.html&TEAMHD=&HEADER=&YEAR= |access-date=4 February 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604214649/http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/worldcup2000/reports/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rleague%2F00%2F10%2F29%2FRUGBYL_Fiji.html&TEAMHD=&HEADER=&YEAR= |archive-date=4 June 2011 }}</ref>|
referee = [[Russell Smith (referee)|Russell Smith]] |
manofmatch= }}
<small>'''Fiji''':<br />1. [[Lote Tuqiri]], 2. [[Jone Kuraduadua]], 3. [[Waisale Sovatabua]], 4. [[Eparama Navale]], 5. [[Farasiko Tokarei]], 6. [[Semi Tadulala]], 7. [[Stephen Smith (rugby league)|Stephen Smith]]<br />8. [[Kalaveti Tuiabayaba]], 9. [[Tabua Cakacaka]], 10. [[Freddie Robarts]], 11. [[Etuate Vakatawa]], 12. [[Joe Tamani]], 13. [[Samuela Marayawa]].<br />Substitutes: 14. [[Atunasia Vunivialu]], 15. [[Josefa Lasagavibau]], 16. [[Amani Takayawa]], 17. [[Peceli Vuniyayawa]].</small>

<small>'''Russia''':<br />1. [[Robert Ilyasov]], 2. [[Mikhail Mitrofanov]], 3. [[Matt Donovan (Russian rugby league)|Matt Donovan]], 4. [[Craig Cygler]], 5. [[Maxim Romanov]], 6. [[Andrei Olari]], 7. [[Igor Gavrilin (rugby league)|Igor Gavrilin]]<br />8. [[Ian Rubin]], 8. [[Alexandr Lysenkov]], 10. [[Robert Campbell (rugby league)|Robert Campbell]], 11. [[Petr Sokolov]], 12. [[Aaron Findlay]], 13. [[Joel Rullis]].<br />Substitutes: [[Pavel Kalashkin]], [[Viktor Nechaev]], [[Igor Zhiltsov]], [[Vadim Postnikov]].</small>
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{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group A|ENGvFIJ}}
{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group A|AUSvRUS}}


=== Group B ===
{{Rugbyleaguebox |
{{main|2000 Rugby League World Cup Group B}}
date = 1 November 2000 |
{{trim|{{#section-h:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group B|Standings}}}}
team1 = {{Rl-rt|Australia}} |
{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group B|NZLvLIB}}
score = 66–8 |
{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group B|WALvCOK}}
team2 = {{Rl|Fiji}} |
points1 = '''Try''': [[Mat Rogers|Rogers]] (4),<br />[[Ryan Girdler|Girdler]] (2),<br />[[Ben Kennedy (rugby league)|Kennedy]] (2),<br />[[Nathan Hindmarsh|Hindmarsh]],<br />[[Trent Barrett|Barrett]],<br />[[Adam MacDougall|MacDougall]],<br />[[Matthew Gidley|Gidley]]<br>'''Con''': [[Mat Rogers|Rogers]] (9/12) |
points2 = '''Try''': [[Tabua Cakacaka|Cakacaka]] (m),<br />[[Lote Tuqiri|Tuqiri]] (m)<br />'''Con''': ? (0/2) |
stadium = [[Gateshead International Stadium]], Gateshead |
attendance = 4,197<ref>{{cite news |last=Hampson |first=Andy |title=Australia 68 Fiji 8 |website=sportinglife.com |year=2000 |url=http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/worldcup2000/reports/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rleague/00/11/01/RUGBYL_Australia_Nightlead.html&TEAMHD=&HEADER=&YEAR= |access-date=4 February 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604214833/http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/worldcup2000/reports/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rleague%2F00%2F11%2F01%2FRUGBYL_Australia_Nightlead.html&TEAMHD=&HEADER=&YEAR= |archive-date=4 June 2011 }}</ref>|
referee = [[Robert Connolly]] |
manofmatch = }}
Australians [[Ben Kennedy (rugby league)|Ben Kennedy]], [[Trent Barrett]] and [[Nathan Hindmarsh]] were selected to make their Kangaroo debuts in this match.

<small>'''Australia''':<br />1. [[Darren Lockyer]], 2. [[Mat Rogers]], 3. [[Ryan Girdler]], 4. [[Matt Gidley]], 5. [[Adam MacDougall]], 6. [[Trent Barrett]], 7. [[Andrew Johns]], 8. [[Jason Stevens]], 9. [[Craig Gower]], 10. [[Michael Vella]], 11. [[Ben Kennedy (rugby league)|Ben Kennedy]], 12. [[Nathan Hindmarsh]], 13. [[Brad Fittler]].<br />Substitutes: [[Scott Hill (rugby league)|Scott Hill]], [[Jason Croker]], [[Robbie Kearns]], [[Shane Webcke]].<br />Coach: [[Chris Anderson (rugby league)|Chris Anderson]]</small>

<small>Tries: Rogers 4, Kennedy 2, Barrett, Hindmarsh, MacDougall, Girdler 2, Gidley.<br />Goals: Rogers 9.</small>

<small>'''Fiji''':<br />1. [[Lote Tuqiri (rugby, born 1979)|Lote Tuqiri]], 2. [[Jone Kuraduadua]], 3. [[Waisale Sovatabua]], 4. [[Eparama Navale]], 5. [[Semi Tadulala]], 6. [[Stephen Smith (rugby league)|Stephen Smith]], 7. [[Kaleveti Naisoro]], 8. [[Tabua Cakacaka]], 9. [[Fred Robarts]], 10. [[Etuate Vakatawa]], 11. [[Joe Tamani]], 12. [[Samuela Marayawa]], 13. [[Atunasia Vunivialu]].<br />Substitutes: [[Farasiko Tokarei]], [[Mesake Navugona]], [[Amani Takayawa]], [[Peceli Wawavanua]].</small>
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{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group B|NZLvCOK}}

{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group B|WALvLIB}}
{{Rugbybox |
date = 1 November 2000 |
home = {{Rl-rt|England}} |
score = 76–4 |
away = {{Rl|Russia}} |
homescore = '''Try''': [[Kevin Sinfield|Sinfield]] (3),<br />[[Jamie Peacock]] (2),<br />[[Sean Long|Long]] (2),<br />[[Paul Rowley|Rowley]] (2),<br />[[Chev Walker|Walker]],<br />[[Francis Stephenson|Stephenson]],<br />[[Andy Hay (rugby league)|Hay]],<br>[[Paul Deacon|Deacon]],<br />[[Leon Pryce|Pryce]]<br />'''Con''': [[Andy Farrell|Farrell]] (5),<br />[[Sean Long|Long]] (5) |
awayscore = '''Pen''': [[Mikhail Mitrofanov|Mitrofanov]] (2) |
stadium = [[Knowsley Road]], St Helens |
attendance = 5,736|
referee = [[Bill Shrimpton]] }}
----
----
{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group B|COKvLIB}}
{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group B|WALvNZL}}


=== Group C ===
{{Rugbybox |
{{main|2000 Rugby League World Cup Group C}}
date = 4 November 2000 |
{{trim|{{#section-h:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group C|Standings}}}}
home = {{Rl-rt|England}} |
{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group C|PNGvFRA}}
score = 66–10 |
{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group C|TONvRSA}}
away = {{Rl|Fiji}} |
homescore = '''Try''': [[Jamie Peacock]] (3),<br />[[Paul Wellens|Wellens]] (2),<br />[[Darren Rogers (rugby league)|Rogers]] (2),<br />[[Scott Naylor|Naylor]],<br />[[Andy Hay (rugby league)|Hay]],<br />[[Kris Radlinski|Radlinski]],<br />[[Tony Smith (rugby league, born 1970)|Smith]],<br>[[Andy Farrell|Farrell]]<br />'''Con''': [[Andy Farrell|Farrell]] (9/12) |
awayscore = '''Try''': [[Lote Tuqiri|Tuqiri]] (m),<br />[[Eparama Navale|Navale]] (c),<br />'''Con''': [[Atunaisa Vunivalu|Vunivalu]] (1/2) |
stadium = [[Headingley Rugby Stadium]], [[Leeds]] |
attendance = 10,052|
referee = [[Thierry Alibert]] }}
----
----
{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group C|FRAvTON}}

{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group C|PNGvRSA}}
{{Rugbybox |
date = 4 November 2000 |
home = {{Rl-rt|Australia}} |
score = 110–4 |
away = {{Rl|Russia}} |
homescore = '''Try''': [[Wendell Sailor|Sailor]] (4),<br />[[Ryan Girdler|Girdler]] (3),<br />[[Jason Croker|Croker]] (2),<br />[[Nathan Hindmarsh|Hindmarsh]] (2),<br />[[Trent Barrett|Barrett]] (2),<br />[[Andrew Johns|Johns]],<br />[[Gorden Tallis|Tallis]],<br>[[Bryan Fletcher (rugby league)|Fletcher]],<br />[[Shane Webcke|Webcke]],<br />[[Adam MacDougall|MacDougall]],<br />[[Matthew Gidley|Gidley]]<br />'''Con''': [[Ryan Girdler|Girdler]] (17/19) |
awayscore = '''Try''': [[Matt Donovan (Russian rugby league)|Matt Donovan]]<br />'''Con''': [[Mikhail Mitrofanov]] (0/2) |
stadium = [[The Boulevard (stadium)|The Boulevard]], Hull |
attendance = 3,044|
referee = [[Stuart Cummings]] }}

=== Group 2 ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!width=165|Team
!width=40|Played
!width=40|Won
!width=40|Drawn
!width=40|Lost
!width=40|For
!width=40|Against
!width=40|Diff
!width=40|Points
|- bgcolor=#ccffcc
|style="text-align:left;"|{{Rl|New Zealand}}
|3||3||0||0||206||28||+178||'''6'''
|- bgcolor=#ccffcc
|style="text-align:left;"|{{Rl|Wales}}
|3||2||0||1||80||86||−6||'''4'''
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|{{Rl|Lebanon}}
|3||0||1||2||44||110||−66||'''1'''
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|{{Rl|Cook Islands}}
|3||0||1||2||38||144||−106||'''1'''
|}

{{Rugbyleaguebox |
date = 29 October 2000 |
team1 = {{Rl-rt|New Zealand}} |
score = 64–0 |
team2 = {{Rl|Lebanon}} |
points1 = '''Try''': [[Stacey Jones|Jones]] (2),<br />[[Tonie Carroll|Carroll]] (2),<br />[[Lesley Vainikolo|Vainikolo]] (2),<br />[[Willie Talau|Talau]] (2),<br />[[Richie Barnett|Barnett]] (2),<br />[[Richard Swain|Swain]],<br />[[Brian Jellick|Jellick]]<br />'''Con''': [[Stacey Jones|Jones]] (6),<br />[[Henry Paul|Paul]] (2) |
stadium = [[Kingsholm Stadium]], Gloucester |
points2 = |
attendance = 2,496<ref>{{cite news
|last=Baldock
|first=Andrew
|title=New Zealand 64 Lebanon 0
|work=PA Sport
|publisher=sportinglife.com
|year=2000
|url=http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/worldcup2000/reports/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rleague/00/10/29/RUGBYL_New_Zealand.html&TEAMHD=&HEADER=&YEAR=
|access-date=4 February 2010
|url-status=dead
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604214736/http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/worldcup2000/reports/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rleague%2F00%2F10%2F29%2FRUGBYL_New_Zealand.html&TEAMHD=&HEADER=&YEAR=
|archive-date=4 June 2011
|df=dmy
}}</ref>|
referee = [[Bill Harrigan]] |
manofmatch = }}
<small>'''New Zealand''':<br />1. [[Richie Barnett]] (c), 2. [[Leslie Vainikolo]], 3. [[Tonie Carroll]], 4. [[Willie Talau]], 5. [[Brian Jellick]], 6. [[Henry Paul]], 7. [[Stacey Jones]]<br />8. Smith, 9. Swain, 10. Pongia, 11. [[Logan Swann]], 12. Kearney, 13. Ruben Wiki.<br />Substitutes: Joe Vagana, [[Robbie Paul]], Rua, Cayless.<br />Coach:[[Frank Endacott]]</small>

<small>'''Lebanon''':<br />1. [[Hazem El Masri]] (c), 2. Najarrin, 3. Katrib, 4. Touma, 5. H. Saleh, 6. Stanton, 7. Coorey<br />8. Maroon, 9. Semrani, 10. Elamad, 11. Chamoun, 12. Khoury, 13. Lichaa.<br />Substitutes: Salem, Nohra, Tamer, S. El Masri.</small>
----
----
{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group C|FRAvRSA}}

{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group C|PNGvTON}}
{{Rugbyleaguebox |
=== Group D ===
date = 29 October 2000|
{{main|2000 Rugby League World Cup Group D}}
team1 = {{Rl-rt|Wales}} |
{{trim|{{#section-h:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group D|Standings}}}}
score = 38–6 |
{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group D|IREvSAM}}
team2 = {{Rl|Cook Islands}} |
{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group D|SCOvAOM}}
points1 = '''Try''': [[Kris Tassell|Tassell]] (3),<br />[[Mick Jenkins (rugby)|Jenkins]],<br />[[Lee Briers|Briers]],<br />[[Keiron Cunningham|Cunningham]]<br />'''Con''': [[Iestyn Harris|Harris]] (6/6)<br />'''Pen.''': [[Iestyn Harris|Harris]] (1/1)|
stadium = [[Racecourse Ground]], Wrexham |
points2 = '''Try''': [[Karl Temata|Temata]]<br />'''Con''': [[Richard Piakura|Piakura]] (1/1) |
attendance = 5,016<ref>{{cite news |last=Laybourn |first=Ian |title=Wales 38 Cook Islands 6 |website=sportinglife.com |year=2000 |url=http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/worldcup2000/reports/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rleague/00/10/29/RUGBYL_Wales.html&TEAMHD=&HEADER=&YEAR= |access-date=4 February 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604214746/http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/worldcup2000/reports/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rleague%2F00%2F10%2F29%2FRUGBYL_Wales.html&TEAMHD=&HEADER=&YEAR= |archive-date=4 June 2011 }}</ref>|
referee = [[Thierry Alibert]] |
manofmatch= }}
<small>'''Wales''':<br />1. [[Paul Atcheson]], 2. [[Paul Sterling]], 3. [[Jason Critchley]], 4. [[Kris Tassell]], 5. [[Anthony Sullivan (rugby)|Anthony Sullivan]], 6. [[Iestyn Harris]] (c), 7. [[Lee Briers]]<br />8. [[Anthony Farrell]], 9. [[Keiron Cunningham]], 10. [[Dave Whittle]], 11. [[Justin Morgan (rugby league)|Justin Morgan]], 12. [[Mick Jenkins (rugby)|Mick Jenkins]], 13. [[Dean Busby]].<br />Substitutes: [[Ian Watson (rugby league)|Ian Watson]], [[Wes Davies]], [[Paul Highton]], [[Garreth Carvell]].</small>

<small>'''Cook Islands''':<br />1. [[Richard Piakura]], 2. Tongia, 3. [[Steve Berryman]], 4. [[Kevin Iro]] (c), 5. [[Karl Temata]], 6. Bowen, 7. Joe<br />8. Tuakuru, 9. Clark, 10. Temu, 11. Kuru, 12. Pau, 13. [[Anthony Samuel]].<br />Substitutes: Andersson, Lewis, [[Tere Glassie]], Cook.</small>
----
----
{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group D|IREvSCO}}

{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group D|SAMvAOM}}
{{Rugbybox |
date = 2 November 2000 |
home = {{Rl-rt|New Zealand}} |
score = 84–10 |
away = {{Rl|Cook Islands}} |
homescore = '''Try''': [[David Vaealiki|Vaealiki]] (2),<br />[[Robbie Paul|Paul]] (2),<br />[[Richie Barnett|Barnett]] (2),<br />[[Tasesa Lavea|Lavea]] (2),<br />[[Ali Lauiti'iti|Lauiti'iti]],<br />[[Lesley Vainikolo|Vainikolo]],<br />[[Ruben Wiki|Wiki]],<br />[[Nathan Cayless|Cayless]],<br />[[Quentin Pongia|Pongia]],<br />[[Joe Vagana|Vagana]],<br />[[Tony Puletua|Puletua]]<br />'''Con''': [[Tasesa Lavea|Lavea]] (12/15) |
stadium = [[Madejski Stadium]], Reading |
awayscore = '''Try''': [[Meti Noovao|Noovao]]<br />[[Kevin Iro|Iro]]<br />'''Con''': [[Richard Piakura|Piakura]] (1/2) |
attendance = 3,982 |
referee = [[Tim Mander]] }}
----
----
{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group D|IREvAOM}}
{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group D|SCOvSAM}}


== Knockout stage ==
{{Rugbybox |
{{main|2000 Rugby League World Cup knockout stage}}
date = 2 November 2000 |
The top 2 teams from each pool advanced to the quarter-finals.
home = {{Rl-rt|Wales}} |
score = 24–22 |
away = {{Rl|Lebanon}} |
homescore = '''Try''': [[Iestyn Harris|Harris]] (2),<br />[[Wes Davies|Davies]],<br />[[Keiron Cunningham|Cunningham]],<br />[[Paul Sterling|Sterling]]<br />'''Con''': [[Iestyn Harris|Harris]] (2/5) |
stadium = [[Stradey Park]], Llanelli |
awayscore = '''Try''': [[Hasan Saleh|Saleh]] (2),<br />[[Michael Coorey|Coorey]]<br />[[Hazem El Masri|El Masri]]<br />'''Con''': [[Hazem El Masri|El Masri]] (3/4) |
attendance = 1,497 |
referee = [[David Pakieto]] }}
----


{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup knockout stage|Bracket}}
{{Rugbybox |
date = 5 November 2000 |
home = {{Rl-rt|Cook Islands}} |
score = 22–22 |
away = {{Rl|Lebanon}} |
homescore = '''Try''': [[Steve Berryman|Berryman]] (2),<br />[[Tiri Toa|Toa]],<br />[[Leroy Joe|Joe]]<br />'''Con''': [[Steve Berryman|Berryman]] (2)<br />[[Richard Piakura|Piakura]] |
stadium = [[Millennium Stadium]], Cardiff |
awayscore = '''Try''': [[Hazem El Masri|El Masri]] (2),<br />[[Travis Touma|Touma]],<br />[[Hassan Saleh|Saleh]]<br />'''Con''': [[Hazem El Masri|El Masri]] (3/4) |
attendance = 17,612|
referee = [[Bill Shrimpton]] }}
----

{{Rugbybox |
date = 5 November 2000 |
home = {{Rl-rt|Wales}} |
score = 18–58 |
away = {{Rl|New Zealand}} |
homescore = '''Try''': [[Lee Briers|Briers]],<br />[[Paul Atcheson|Atcheson]],<br />[[Anthony Farrell|Farrell]]<br />'''Con''': [[Iestyn Harris|Harris]] (3/3) |
stadium = [[Millennium Stadium]], Cardiff |
awayscore = '''Try''': [[Lesley Vainikolo|Vainikolo]] (3),<br />[[Richie Barnett|Barnett]] (2),<br />[[Ali Lauiti'iti|Lauiti'iti]],<br />[[Ruben Wiki|Wiki]],<br />[[Joe Vagana|Vagana]],<br />[[Henry Paul|Paul]],<br />[[Willie Talau|Talau]],<br />[[Tonie Carroll|Carroll]]<br />'''Con''': [[Henry Paul|Paul]] (5)<br /> [[Tesesa Lavea|Lavea]] (2) |
attendance = 17,612 |
referee = [[Russell Smith (referee)|Russell Smith]] }}

=== Group 3 ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!width=165|Team
!width=40|Played
!width=40|Won
!width=40|Drawn
!width=40|Lost
!width=40|For
!width=40|Against
!width=40|Diff
!width=40|Points
|- bgcolor=#ccffcc
|style="text-align:left;"|{{Rl|Papua New Guinea}}
| 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 69 || 42 || 27 || 6
|- bgcolor=#ccffcc
|style="text-align:left;"|{{Rl|France}}
| 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 104 || 37 || 67 || 4
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|{{Rl|Tonga}}
| 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 96 || 76 || 20 || 2
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|{{Rl|South Africa}}
| 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 24 || 138 || −114 || 0
|}

{{Rugbyleaguebox |
date = 28 October 2000 |
team1 = {{Rl-rt|Papua New Guinea}} |
points1 = Tries: Bai, Krewanty, Buko, Lam.<br />Goals: Buko, Wilshere 2.<br />Drop Goals: Lam.|
score = 23–20 |
team2 = {{Rl|France}} |
points2 = Tries: Benausse, Dekkiche, Hechiche 2.<br />Goals: Banquet 2.|
homescore = '''Try''': [[Marcus Bai|Bai]] 53' (c)<br />[[Alex Krewanty|Krewanty]] 56' (m)<br />[[David Buko|Buko]] 70' (c)<br />[[Adrian Lam|Lam]] 75' (c)<br />'''Con''': [[David Buko|Buko]] (1/2)<br />[[John Wilshere|Wilshere]] (2/2)<br />'''FG''': [[Adrian Lam|Lam]] 77' |
stadium = [[Charlety Stadium]], Paris |
awayscore = '''Try''': [[Patrice Benausse|Benausse]] 14' (c)<br />[[Yacine Dekkiche|Dekkiche]] 27' (c)<br />[[Rachid Hechiche|Hechiche]] 46' (m),<br />[[Rachid Hechiche|Hechiche]] 80' (m)<br />'''Con''': [[Frédéric Banquet|Banquet]] (2/4) |
attendance = 7,498 |
referee = [[Steve Ganson]]<ref>{{cite news |last=Hannan |first=Tony |title=France 20 Papua New Guinea 23 |website=sportinglife.com |year=2000 |url=http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/worldcup2000/reports/story_get.dor?STORY_NAME=rleague/00/10/28/RUGBYL_France.html&TEAMHD=&HEADER=&YEAR= |access-date=4 February 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604214503/http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/worldcup2000/reports/story_get.dor?STORY_NAME=rleague%2F00%2F10%2F28%2FRUGBYL_France.html&TEAMHD=&HEADER=&YEAR= |archive-date=4 June 2011 }}</ref>|
manofmatch = }}
<small>'''France'''<br />1. [[Freddie Banquet]], 2. [[Yacine Dekkiche]], 3. Cassin, 4. Dulac, 5. [[Patrice Benausse]], 6. [[Laurent Frayssinous]], 7. [[Fabien Devecchi|Devecchi]]<br />8. [[Rachid Hechiche]], 9. Wulf, 10. Teixido, 11. Guisset, 12. Tallec, 13. Jampy.<br />Substitutes: El Khalouki, Carrasco, Sands, Despin.</small>

<small>'''Papua New Guinea'''<br />1. [[David Buko]], 2. [[John Wiltshere]], 3. Aila, 4. Songoro, 5. [[Marcus Bai]], 6. [[Stanley Gene]], 7. [[Adrian Lam]]<br />8. Kahl, 9. Marum, 10. Solbat, 11. Naawi, 12. Mamando, 13. O'Reilly.<br />Substitutes: [[Mark Mom]], [[Alex Krewanty]], Norman, Mondo.</small>

This was the first match of a double-header in Paris for the opening round.
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{{Rugbyleaguebox |
date = 28 October 2000 |
team1 = {{Rl-rt|Tonga}} |
score = 66–18 |
team2 = {{Rl|South Africa}} |
points1 = '''Try''': [[Tevita Vaikona|Vaikona]] 5' (c)<br />[[Duane Mann|D. Mann]] 7' (c)<br />[[Tevita Vaikona|Vaikona]] 20' (c)<br />[[Talite Liava'a|Liava'a]] ?' (m)<br />[[Martin Masella|Masella]] ?' (m)<br />[[Fifita Moala|Moala]] ?' (m)<br />[[Esau Mann|E. Mann]] 44' (m)<br />[[Tevita Vaikona|Vaikona]] 46' (m)<br />[[Nelson Lomi|Lomi]] 51' (c)<br />[[Tevita Vaikona|Vaikona]] 55' (c)<br />[[Lipina Kaufusi|Kaufusi]] ?' (?)<br />[[Duane Mann|D. Mann]] ?' (?)<br />[[Willie Mason|Mason]] ?' (?)<br />'''Con''': [[Fifita Moala|Moala]] (4/9)<br />[[Willie Mason|Mason]] (1/1) |
stadium = [[Charlety Stadium]], Paris |
points2 = '''Try''': [[Conrad Breytenbach|Breytenbach]] 17' (m)<br />[[Leon Barnard|Barnard]] ?' (c)<br />[[Brian Best|Best]] ?' (c)<br />'''Con''': ? (0/1)<br />[[Jamie Bloem|Bloem]] (2/2)<br />'''Pen''': [[Tim O'Shea (rugby league)|O'Shea]] (1/1) |
attendance = 7,498 |
referee = [[Darren Hopewell]]<ref>{{cite news |last=Hannan |first=Tony |title=South Africa 18 Tonga 66 |work=PA Sport |publisher=sportinglife.com |year=2000 |url=http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/worldcup2000/reports/story_get.dor?STORY_NAME=rleague/00/10/28/RUGBYL_South_Africa_Nightlead.html&TEAMHD=&HEADER=&YEAR= |access-date=4 February 2010 }}</ref>|
manofmatch = }}
This match formed the second part of the opening round double-header in Paris.

<small>'''Tonga''':<br />1. [[Paul Koloi]], 2. [[Fifita Moala]], 3. [[Tevita Vaikona]], 4. G. Wolfgramm, 5. [[Lipina Kaufusi]], 6. Howlett, 7. W. Wolfgramm<br />8. [[Martin Masella]] (c), 9. [[Esau Mann]], 10. [[Talite Liava'a]], 11. [[Willie Mason]], 12. Talou, 13. [[Duane Mann]].<br />Substitutes: [[David Fisi'iahi]], Manu, [[Nelson Lomi]], Kite.</small>

<small>'''South Africa''':<br />1. [[Tim O'Shea (rugby league)|Tim O'Shea]], 2. [[Brian Best]], 3. [[Leon Barnard]], 4. Johnson, 5. Dames, 6. [[Conrad Breytenbach]], 7. [[Jamie Bloem]]<br />8. Booysen, 9. Skelton, 10. Powell, 11. Rutgerson, 12. De Villiers, 13. Erasmus.<br />Substitutes: Jennings, Nel, Mulder, Cloete.<br />Coach: [[Paul Matete]]</small>

Before the match a statue honouring French rugby league legend, [[Puig Aubert]] was unveiled by the French Rugby League Federation at the stadium.<ref>{{cite news |last=Hannan |first=Tony |title=France 28 Tonga 8 |website=sportinglife.com |year=2000 |url=http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/worldcup2000/reports/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rleague/00/11/01/RUGBYL_France_Nightlead.html&TEAMHD=&HEADER=&YEAR= |access-date=4 February 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604214801/http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/worldcup2000/reports/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rleague%2F00%2F11%2F01%2FRUGBYL_France_Nightlead.html&TEAMHD=&HEADER=&YEAR= |archive-date=4 June 2011 }}</ref>
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{{Rugbyleaguebox |
date = , 1 November |
team1 = {{Rl-rt|France}} |
score = 28–8 |
team2 = {{Rl|Tonga}} |
points1 = '''Try''': [[Frédéric Banquet|Banquet]] ?' (c)<br />[[Claude Sirvent|Sirvent]] ?' (c)<br />[[Arnaud Dulac|Dulac]] 66' (m)<br />[[Jean-Marc Garcia|Garcia]] ?' (c)<br />[[Pascal Jampy|Jampy]] ?' (c)<br />'''Con''': [[Frédéric Banquet|Banquet]] (4/5)<br />'''Pen''': [[Frédéric Banquet|Banquet]] (0/2) |
stadium = [[Stade d'Albert Domec]], Carcassonne |
points2 = '''Try''': [[David Fisi'iahi|D. Fisi'iahi]] ?' (m)<br />[[Paul Fisi'iahi|P. Fisi'iahi]] 60' (m)<br />'''Con''': [[Fifita Moala|Moala]] (0/2) |
attendance = 10,288 |
referee = [[Steve Clark (referee)|Steve Clark]] |
manofmatch = }}
<small>'''France''':<br />1. [[Freddie Banquet]], 2. [[Jean-Marc Garcia]], 3. Cassin, 4. [[Arnaud Dulac]], 5. [[Claude Sirvent]], 6. [[Fabien Devecchi]], 7. Rinaldi<br />8. Hechiche, 9. Wulf, 10. Sands, 11. [[Jerome Guisset]], 12. Tallec, 13. [[Pascal Jampy]].<br />Substitutes: Despin, Carrasco, Sort, Teixido.</small>

<small>'''Tonga''':<br />1. [[Paul Koloi]], 2. [[Fifita Moala]], 3. Vaikona, 4. [[David Fisi'iahi]], 5. L. Kaufusi, 6. Howlett, 7. Hifo<br />8. [[Martin Masella]] (c), 9. E. Mann, 10. Liava'a, 11. [[Willie Mason]], 21. Kite, 13. D. Mann.<br />Substitutes: [[Paul Fisi'iahi]], Manu, [[Nelson Lomi]], A. Masella.</small>

Sin Bin: Lomi (25") for flopping.
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{{Rugbybox |
date = 2 November 2000 |
home = {{Rl-rt|Papua New Guinea}} |
score = 16–0 |
away = {{Rl|South Africa}} |
homescore = '''Try''': [[Eddie Aila|Aila]] 25' (c)<br />[[John Wilshere|Wilshere]] 31' (c)<br />[[Elias Paiyo|Paiyo]] 52' (m)<br />'''Con''': [[John Wilshere|Wilshere]] (2/3) |
stadium = [[Stadium Municipal|Stadium de Toulouse]], Toulouse |
awayscore = |
attendance = 4,313 |
referee = [[Darren Hopewell]] }}
----

{{Rugbybox |
date = 5 November 2000 |
home = {{Rl-rt|France}} |
score = 56–6 |
away = {{Rl|South Africa}} |
homescore = '''Try''': [[Jean-Emmanuel Cassin|Cassin]] 8' (c)<br />[[Frédéric Banquet|Banquet]] 21' (c)<br />[[Jean-Emmanuel Cassin|Cassin]] 35' (c)<br />[[Jerome Guisset|Guisset]] 38' (c)<br />[[Pascal Jampy|Jampy]] ?' (c)<br />[[Pascal Jampy|Jampy]] ?' (c)<br />[[Pascal Jampy|Jampy]] 53' (c)<br />[[Claude Sirvent|Sirvent]] ?' (c)<br />[[Gael Tallec|Tallec]] ?' (c)<br />'''Con''': [[Frédéric Banquet|Banquet]] (9/9)<br />'''Pen''': [[Frédéric Banquet|Banquet]] (1/1) 18' |
stadium = [[Stadium Municipal d'Albi]], Albi |
awayscore = '''Try''': [[Quinton De Villiers|De Villiers]] ?' (m)<br />'''Con''': ? (0/1)<br />'''Pen''': [[Jamie Bloem|Bloem]] (1/1) ?' |
attendance = 7,969 |
referee = [[Steve Clark (referee)|Steve Clark]] }}
----

{{Rugbybox |
date = 6 November 2000 |
home = {{Rl-rt|Papua New Guinea}} |
score = 30–22 |
away = {{Rl|Tonga}} |
homescore = '''Try''': [[Michael Mondo|Mondo]] 19' (c)<br />[[Stanley Gene|Gene]] 23' (m)<br />[[David Buko|Buko]] 35' (c)<br />[[Raymond Karl|Karl]] ?' (m)<br />[[Stanley Gene|Gene]] ?' (c)<br />'''Con''': [[John Wiltshere|Wiltshere]] (3/5)<br />'''Pen''': [[John Wiltshere|Wiltshere]] (2/2) 5', 42' |
stadium = [[Stadium Municipal d'Albi]], Albi |
awayscore = '''Try''': [[Fifita Moala|Moala]] 10' (c)<br />[[Willie Mason|Mason]] 39' (c)<br />[[Fifita Moala|Moala]] ?' (m)<br />[[Tevita Vaikona|Vaikona]] ?' (m)<br />'''Con''': [[Fifita Moala|Moala]] (2/2)<br />'''Pen''': [[Fifita Moala|Moala]] (1/1) 7' |
attendance = 3,666 |
referee = [[Steve Ganson]] }}

=== Group 4 ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!width=165|Team
!width=40|Played
!width=40|Won
!width=40|Drawn
!width=40|Lost
!width=40|For
!width=40|Against
!width=40|Diff
!width=40|Points
|- bgcolor=#ccffcc
|style="text-align:left;"|{{Rl|Ireland}}
| 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 78 || 38 || 40 || 6
|- bgcolor=#ccffcc
|style="text-align:left;"|{{Rl|Samoa}}
| 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 57 || 58 || −1 || 4
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|{{rl|New Zealand Māori|name=Aotearoa Māori}}
| 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 49 || 67 || −18 || 2
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|{{Rl|Scotland}}
| 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 34 || 55 || −21 || 0
|}

The opening match of the World Cup was accompanied by heavy rain. Samoa's [[Fred Petersen]] had to be stretchered off the field after suffering a blow to the head while making a tackle 15 minutes into the second half.<ref>Simon Stone [https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/rugby-league/ireland-weather-the-samoans-storm-636044.html "Ireland weather the Samoans' storm"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304070724/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/rugby-league/ireland-weather-the-samoans-storm-636044.html |date=4 March 2016 }} (29 October 2000) ''independent.co.uk''</ref>
{{Rugbyleaguebox |
date = 28 October 2000 |
team1 = {{Rl-rt|Ireland}} |
points1 = Tries: Joynt, Ricketson, Eagar, Carney, Prescott.<br />Goals: Prescott 5|
score = 30–16 |
team2 = {{Rl|Samoa}} |
points2 = Tries: Leauma, Milford, Betham.<br />Goals: Geros 2.|
stadium = [[Windsor Park]], Belfast<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/rugby-league/league-joins-peace-process-695998.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/rugby-league/league-joins-peace-process-695998.html |archive-date=1 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live | work=The Independent | location=London | title=League joins peace process | first=Andrew | last=Longmore | date=27 August 2000 | access-date=21 April 2010}}{{cbignore}}{{dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> |
attendance = 3,207 |
referee = [[Tim Mander]] |
manofmatch = [[Barrie McDermott]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/worldcup2000/reports/story_get.dor?STORY_NAME=rleague/00/10/28/RUGBYL_Ireland.html&TEAMHD=&HEADER=&YEAR=|title=Rugby League Scores, Fixtures & Results - Sporting Life|website=www.sportinglife.com|access-date=7 May 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604214433/http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/worldcup2000/reports/story_get.dor?STORY_NAME=rleague%2F00%2F10%2F28%2FRUGBYL_Ireland.html&TEAMHD=&HEADER=&YEAR=|archive-date=4 June 2011|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
}}
<small>'''Ireland'''<br />1. [[Steve Prescott]], 2. [[Brian Carney (rugby)|Brian Carney]], 3. [[Michael Withers]], 4. [[Michael Eagar]], 5. Forster, 6. [[Tommy Martyn]], 7. [[Ryan Sheridan (rugby league)|Ryan Sheridan]]<br />8. O'Connor, 9. Williams, 10. [[Barrie McDermott]], 11. [[Chris Joynt]], 12. Campion, 13. [[Luke Ricketson]]<br />Substitutes: Bretherton, Lawless, Barnhill, Southern. Coach: [[Steve O'Neill (rugby league)|Steve O'Neill]]</small>

<small>'''Samoa'''<br />1. [[Loa Milford]], 2. [[Brian Leauma]], 3. [[Anthony Swann]], 4. Gulavao, 5. [[Francis Meli]], 6. [[Simon Geros]], 7. [[Willie Swann]]<br />8. Puletua, 9. [[Monty Betham]], 10. Seu Seu, 11. Solomona, 12. [[Fred Petersen]], 13. [[Willie Poching]]<br />Substitutes: Tatupu, Kololo, Leafa, Faafili.</small>
----
{{Rugbyleaguebox |
date = 29 October 2000 |
team1 = {{Rl-rt|Scotland}} |
points1 = Tries: Penny, Maiden, Bell<br />Goals: Mackay, Crowther|
score = 16–17 |
team2 = {{rl|New Zealand Māori|name=Aotearoa Māori}} |
points2 = Tries: Toopi 2, Kidwell<br />Goals: Ngamu 2<br />Drop Goals: Ngamu|
stadium = [[Firhill Stadium]], Glasgow |
attendance = 2,008<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/worldcup2000/reports/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rleague/00/10/29/RUGBYL_Scotland_Nightlead.html&TEAMHD=&HEADER=&YEAR=|title=Rugby League Scores, Fixtures & Results - Sporting Life|website=www.sportinglife.com|access-date=7 May 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604214303/http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/worldcup2000/reports/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rleague%2F00%2F10%2F29%2FRUGBYL_Scotland_Nightlead.html&TEAMHD=&HEADER=&YEAR=|archive-date=4 June 2011|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
referee = [[Stuart Cummings]] |
manofmatch =
}}
<small>'''Scotland''': 1. [[Lee Penny]], 2. [[Matt Daylight]], 3. [[Graham Mackay]], 4. [[Geoff Bell (rugby league)|Geoff Bell]], 5. [[Lee Gilmour]], 6. [[Andrew Purcell]], 7. [[Richard Horne]]<br />8. Heckenberg, 9. Danny Russell (Captain), 10. Laughton, 11. [[Scott Logan (rugby league)|Scott Logan]], 12. Cram, 13. [[Adrian Vowles]].<br />Substitutes: [[David Maiden]], [[Matt Crowther]], [[Wayne McDonald]], Shaw.<br />Coach: [[Shaun McRae]]</small>

<small>'''New Zealand Māori''': 1. [[Clinton Toopi]], 2. Manuell, 3. Kohe-Love, 4. [[David Kidwell]], 5. [[Sean Hoppe]], 6. [[Gene Ngamu]], 7. H. Te Rangi<br />8. Rauhihi, 9. Perenara, 10. [[Terry Hermansson]], 11. Koopu, 12. [[Tyran Smith]], 13. [[Tawera Nikau]].<br />Substitutes: [[Martin Moana]], Leuluai, Nahi, Reihana.</small>

Sin Bin: McDonald (40).
Sin Bin: Nikau (40).
----

{{Rugbyleaguebox |
date = 1 November 2000 |
team1 = {{Rl-rt|Ireland}} |
score = 18–6 |
team2 = {{Rl|Scotland}} |
points1 = |Tries: Sheridan, Withers.<br />Goals: Prescott 5. |
points2 = |Tries: Arnold.<br />Goals: Crowther. |
stadium = [[Tolka Park]], Dublin |
attendance = 1,782 |
referee = [[Russell Smith (referee)|Russell Smith]] |
manofmatch =
}}
<small>Scotland's loose forward, [[Adrian Vowles]] was sent to the [[sin bin]] midway through the second half for repeated off-side infringements</small>
<small>'''Ireland''':<br />1. [[Steve Prescott]], 2. [[Brian Carney (rugby)|Brian Carney]], 3. Martyn, 4. Eagar, 5. Herron, 6. [[Michael Withers]], 7. [[Ryan Sheridan (rugby league)|Ryan Sheridan]]<br />8. O'Connor, 9. Lawless, 10. McDermott, 11. Joynt, 12. [[Kevin Campion (rugby league)|Kevin Campion]], 13. [[Luke Ricketson]].<br />Substitutes: Williams, Mathiou, Barnhill, Bradbury.</small>

<small>'''Scotland''': 1. [[Danny Arnold (rugby league)|Danny Arnold]], 2. [[Matt Daylight]], 3. [[Lee Gilmour]], 4. Bell, 5. [[Matt Crowther]], 6. Horne, 7. [[Scott Rhodes]]<br />8. Heckenberg, 9. Russell, 10. Laughton, 11. Logan, 12. Cram, 13. [[Adrian Vowles]].<br />Substitutes: Maiden, Graham, McDonald, Shaw.</small>
----

{{Rugbybox |
date = 1 November 2000 |
home = {{Rl-rt|Samoa}} |
score = 21–16 |
away = {{rl|New Zealand Māori|name=Aotearoa Māori}} |
stadium = [[Derwent Park]], Workington |
attendance = 4,107 |
referee = [[Bill Harrigan]] |
}}
----

{{Rugbybox |
date = 4 November 2000 |
home = {{Rl-rt|Ireland}} |
score = 30–16 |
away = {{rl|New Zealand Māori|name=Aotearoa Māori}} |
stadium = [[Tolka Park]], Dublin |
attendance = 3,164 |
referee = [[Bill Harrigan]] |
}}
----

{{Rugbybox |
date = 5 November 2000 |
home = {{Rl-rt|Scotland}} |
score = 12–20 |
away = {{Rl|Samoa}} |
stadium = [[Tynecastle Stadium]], Edinburgh |
attendance = 1,579 |
referee = [[David Pakieto]] |
}}

== Knockout stage ==
{{Round8
<!-- Date-Place/Team 1/Score 1/Team 2/Score 2 -->
<!-- quarter finals -->
|11 November – [[Leeds]]|{{rl|Ireland}}|16|{{rl|England}}|26
|12 November – [[Castleford]]|{{rl|NZ}}|54|{{rl|France}}|6
|11 November – [[Watford]]|{{rl|Australia}}|66|{{rl|Samoa}}|10
|12 November – [[Widnes]]|{{rl|PNG}}|8|{{rl|Wales}}|22
<!-- semi finals -->
|18 November – [[Bolton]]|{{rl|England}}|6|{{rl|NZ}}|49
|19 November – [[Huddersfield]]|{{rl|Australia}}|46|{{rl|Wales}}|22
<!-- final -->
|25 November – [[Manchester]]|{{rl|NZ}}|12|{{rl|Australia}}|40
<!-- consol=name -->
|||||
}}


=== Quarter-finals ===
=== Quarter-finals ===
{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup knockout stage|QF1}}
{{Rugbybox |
date = 11 November 2000 |
home = {{Rl-rt|Australia}} |
score = 66–10 |
away = {{Rl|Samoa}} |
stadium = [[Vicarage Road]], Watford |
attendance = 5,404 |
referee = [[Stuart Cummings]] |
}}
----
----
{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup knockout stage|QF2}}

{{Rugbybox |
date = 11 November 2000 |
home = {{Rl-rt|England}} |
score = 26–16 |
away = {{Rl|Ireland}} |
stadium = [[Headingley Rugby Stadium]], [[Leeds]] |
attendance = 15,405 |
referee = [[Tim Mander]] |

<small>'''England''':<br />1. [[Paul Wellens]], 2. [[Chev Walker]], 3. [[Kris Radlinski]], 4. [[Keith Senior]], 5. [[Darren Rogers]], 6. [[Sean Long]], 7. [[Paul Deacon]]<br />8. [[Stuart Fielden]], 9. [[Paul Rowley]], 10. [[Paul Anderson (rugby league, born 1971)|Paul Anderson]], 11. [[Adrian Morley]], 12. [[Mike Forshaw]], 13. [[Andy Farrell]].<br />Substitutes: 14. [[Tony Smith (rugby league, born 1970)|Tony Smith]], 15. [[Scott Naylor]], 16. [[Jamie Peacock]], 17. [[Harvey Howard]] .<br />Coach: [[John Kear]]</small>

<small>'''Ireland'''<br />1. [[Steve Prescott]], 2. [[Brian Carney (rugby)|Brian Carney]], 3. [[Michael Withers]], 4. [[Michael Eagar]], 5. [[Mark Forster (rugby league)|Mark Forster]], 6. [[Tommy Martyn]], 7. [[Ryan Sheridan (rugby league)|Ryan Sheridan]]<br />8. [[Terry O'Connor]], 9. [[Danny Williams (rugby league, born 1973)|Danny Williams]], 10. [[Barrie McDermott]], 11. [[Chris Joynt]], 12. [[Kevin Campion (rugby league)|Kevin Campion]], 13. [[Luke Ricketson]]<br />Substitutes: Clinch, Mathiou, Barnhill, Southern. Coach: [[Steve O'Neill (rugby league)|Steve O'Neill]] [[Andy Kelly (rugby league)|Andy Kelly]]</small>
----
----
{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup knockout stage|QF3}}

}}
{{Rugbybox |
date = 12 November 2000 |
home = {{Rl-rt|New Zealand}} |
score = 54–6 |
away = {{Rl|France}} |
stadium = [[The Jungle (Wheldon Road)|The Jungle]], Castleford |
attendance = 5,158 |
referee = [[Bill Harrigan]] |
}}
----
----
{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup knockout stage|QF4}}

{{Rugbybox |
date = 12 November 2000 |
home = {{Rl-rt|Wales}} |
score = 22–8 |
away = {{Rl|Papua New Guinea}} |
stadium = [[Halton Stadium|Auto Quest Stadium]], Widnes |
attendance = 5,211 |
referee = [[David Pakieto]] |
}}


=== Semi-finals ===
=== Semi-finals ===
{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup knockout stage|SF1}}
{{Rugbybox |
date = 18 November 2000 |
home = {{Rl-rt|New Zealand}} |
score = 49–6 |
away = {{Rl|England}} |
stadium = [[Reebok Stadium]], Bolton |
attendance = 16,032 |
manofmatch = [[Stephen Kearney]] |
referee = [[Tim Mander]] |
}}
This was the England rugby league team's biggest ever loss.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Brook |first=Kip |title=Slick Kiwis storm into final |work=[[The New Zealand Herald]] |place=New Zealand |publisher=APN Holdings NZ |date=20 November 2000 |url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=160652 |access-date=15 October 2010 }}</ref> By winning this match, New Zealand had again equaled their record for consecutive victories with five.
----
----
{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup knockout stage|SF2}}

{{Rugbybox |
date = 19 November 2000 |
home = {{Rl-rt|Australia}} |
score = 46–22 |
away = {{Rl|Wales}} |
stadium = [[Galpharm Stadium|McAlpine Stadium]], Huddersfield |
attendance = 8,114 |
referee = Russell Smith |
}}
Wales became the first team in 12 months to score more than two tries against Australia.<ref>{{cite news |title=Welsh dragons breathe life into tournament but fail to hold on |work=The Herald |place=UK |pages=9 |publisher=Newsquest Media Group |date=20 November 2000 |url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/smgpubs/access/64404327.html?dids=64404327:64404327&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Nov+20%2C+2000&author=&pub=The+Herald&desc=Welsh+dragons+breathe+life+into+tournament+but+fail+to+hold+on |access-date=24 December 2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024111614/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/smgpubs/access/64404327.html?dids=64404327:64404327&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Nov+20,+2000&author=&pub=The+Herald&desc=Welsh+dragons+breathe+life+into+tournament+but+fail+to+hold+on |archive-date=24 October 2012 }}</ref>


=== Final ===
=== Final ===
{{Main|2000 Rugby League World Cup Final}}
{{Main|2000 Rugby League World Cup final}}
{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup final|Final}}
{{Rugbyleaguebox
|date=25 November 2000
|time=
|team1={{rl-rt|AUS}}
|score=40–12
|team2={{rl|NZL}}
|points1='''Tries:''' [[Matt Gidley|Gidley]] 26'<br>[[Nathan Hindmarsh|Hindmarsh]] 46'<br>[[Darren Lockyer|Lockyer]] 53'<br> [[Wendell Sailor]] (2) 66', 69'<br>[[Brad Fittler|Fittler]] 74'<br> [[Trent Barrett|Barrett]] 76'<br> '''Goals:''' <br> [[Mat Rogers|Rogers]] (6/7)
|points2='''Tries:''' <br> [[Lesley Vainikolo|Vainikolo]] 50' <br> [[Tonie Carroll|Carroll]] 57'<br>'''Goals:''' <br> [[Henry Paul|H. Paul]] (2/2)
|stadium=[[Old Trafford]], [[Manchester]]
|attendance=44,329
|referee=[[Stuart Cummings]] {{flagicon|ENG}}
|manofmatch=[[Wendell Sailor]] {{leagueicon|Australia|16}}
|report=<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/world-cup-2000/final/australia-vs-new-zealand.html|title=Australia vs. New Zealand - Rugby League Project|website=Rugby League Project|access-date=7 May 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304110153/http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/world-cup-2000/final/australia-vs-new-zealand.html|archive-date=4 March 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
}}


== Try scorers ==
== Try scorers ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/world_cup_2000/1040576.stm 2000 World Cup Final at bbc.co.uk]
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/world_cup_2000/1040576.stm 2000 World Cup final at bbc.co.uk]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081121165229/http://www.rlhalloffame.org.uk/wc2000.htm 2000 World Cup at rlhalloffame.org.uk]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081121165229/http://www.rlhalloffame.org.uk/wc2000.htm 2000 World Cup at rlhalloffame.org.uk]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080531070912/http://origin-www.rlwc2008.twiihosting.net/about/pastwinners.aspx?article=2000 2000 World Cup at rlwc2008.com]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080531070912/http://origin-www.rlwc2008.twiihosting.net/about/pastwinners.aspx?article=2000 2000 World Cup at rlwc2008.com]

Latest revision as of 15:35, 21 October 2024

Not to be confused with 2000 Women's Rugby League World Cup.

2000 (2000) Rugby League World Cup  ()
2000 World Cup logo
Number of teams16
Host countries England
 France
 Ireland
 Scotland
 Wales
Winner Australia (9th title)
Matches played31
Attendance263,921 (8,514 per match)
Top scorerAustralia Mat Rogers (70)
Top try scorerAustralia Wendell Sailor (10)
Tournaments
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2008 > 

The 2000 Rugby League World Cup was the twelfth World Cup for men’s national rugby league teams, held between 28 October and 25 November and hosted between the United Kingdom, Ireland and France. Australia won their ninth title by beating New Zealand 40-12 in the final at Old Trafford.

Following the success of the previous tournament, the World Cup was expanded to 16 teams and for the first time featured qualification rounds before the finals.

Alongside the men's tournament, it was also the same year when the inaugural Women's Rugby League World Cup was first played.

Summary

[edit]

Following the success of the 1995 Rugby League World Cup, organisers decided to expand the 2000 tournament to 16 teams, 15 were invited while seven emerging nations were invited into a qualifying tournament to determine the 16th place.

The millennium World Cup attracted a record sponsorship of over £1 million from title Lincoln Financial Group, who had also sponsored Great Britain's Tests against New Zealand the previous year.[1] The tournament also made a £2 million profit, despite attracting small crowds.[2]

Despite its financial success the 2000 World Cup was seen as a failure, with too many blow out score lines and the inclusion of New Zealand Māori team being invited alongside the New Zealand National team. Despite being the only team to have to qualify to play in the World Cup, Lebanon were criticised for consisting entirely of Australians of Lebanese origin, which led to derisory comments in the media.[3] The tournament also attracted criticism of its lack of marketing and poor crowds.

France performed creditably and had healthy attendances in games they hosted, while the much-derided Lebanon team also proved the catalyst for domestic competition in that country.

Qualifying

[edit]
See also: 2000 Rugby League World Cup qualifying

Six countries – Lebanon, the United States, Morocco, Canada, Italy and Japan – competed for one available place in the tournament. Lebanon defeated the United States 62–8 in the final play-off match.

Teams

[edit]
Further information: 2000 Rugby League World Cup squads

The 2000 World Cup tournament featured 16 teams:

Team Captain Coach
 Australia Brad Fittler Chris Anderson
 Cook Islands Kevin Iro New Zealand Stan Martin
 England Andy Farrell John Kear
 Fiji Lote Tuqiri Australia Don Furner
 France Fabien Devecchi Gilles Dumas
 Ireland Terry O'Connor England Steve O'Neill and England Andy Kelly
 Lebanon Darren Marroon John Elias
 New Zealand Richie Barnett Frank Endacott
 Aotearoa Māori Tawera Nikau Cameron Bell
 Papua New Guinea Adrian Lam Australia Bob Bennett
 Russia Ian Rubin Evgeniy Klebanov
 Samoa Willie Poching New Zealand Darrell Williams
 Scotland Danny Russell Australia Shaun McRae
 South Africa Jamie Bloem New Zealand Paul Matete
 Tonga Martin Masella Australia Murray Hurst
 Wales Iestyn Harris Clive Griffiths

Venues

[edit]

The games were played at various venues in England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, France.

The Twickenham Stadium in London, the home of the English rugby union was the host stadium for the opening ceremony and match featuring hosts England and defending champions Australia.[4]

England London Wales Cardiff England Trafford France Toulouse England Bolton
Twickenham Stadium Millennium Stadium Old Trafford
(Venue of Final) 		Stadium de Toulouse Reebok Stadium
Capacity: 75,000 Capacity: 74,500 Capacity: 56,000 Capacity: 37,000 Capacity: 28,723
England Huddersfield
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Locations of the 2000 Rugby League World Cup host venues in the United Kingdom
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Locations of the 2000 Rugby League World Cup host venues in the Republic of Ireland
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Locations of the 2000 Rugby League World Cup host venues in France
 England Reading
McAlpine Stadium Madejski Stadium
Capacity: 24,500 Capacity: 24,161
England Leeds England Watford
Headingley Vicarage Road
Capacity: 22,000 Capacity: 21,577
France Paris Scotland Edinburgh
Stade Sébastien Charléty Tynecastle Stadium
Capacity: 20,000 Capacity: 17,529
England St. Helens Northern Ireland Belfast
Knowsley Road Windsor Park
Capacity: 17,500 Capacity: 17,000
England Gloucester England Widnes
Kingsholm Stadium Autoquest Stadium
Capacity: 16,500 Capacity: 13,350
France Albi England Hull
Stadium Municipal d'Albi Craven Park
Capacity: 13,058 Capacity: 12,000
England Gateshead England Castleford
Gateshead International Stadium Wheldon Road
Capacity: 11,800 Capacity: 11,743
Wales Llanelli Wales Wrexham
Stradey Park Racecourse Ground
Capacity: 10,800 Capacity: 10,771
England Hull Scotland Glasgow England Workington France Carcassonne Republic of Ireland Dublin
The Boulevard Firhill Stadium Derwent Park Stade Albert Domec Tolka Park
Capacity: 10,500 Capacity: 10,102 Capacity: 10,000 Capacity: 10,000 Capacity: 9,680

Group stage

[edit]

Group A

[edit]
Main article: 2000 Rugby League World Cup Group A
Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1  Australia 3 3 0 0 198 14 +184 6 Advance to knockout stage
2  England 3 2 0 1 144 36 +108 4
3  Fiji 3 1 0 2 56 144 −88 2
4  Russia 3 0 0 3 20 224 −204 0
Source: Rugby League Project
28 October 2000
18:30 GMT (UTC±00:00)
England  2–22  Australia
Goals: Farrell (1/1)
 Summary
 Tries: Sailor (2), Gidley, MacDougall
Goals: Rogers (3/4)
Twickenham Stadium, London
Attendance: 33,758
Referee: David Pakieto (New Zealand)
Player of the Match: Brett Kimmorley (Australia)
29 October 2000
Fiji  38–12  Russia
Try: Vunivalu (3),
Tuqiri (2),
Kuraduadua,
Sovatabua
Con: Tuqiri (5/7) 		Summary
 Try: Rullis,
Ilyasov
Con: Zhiltsov (1/1)
Mitrofanov (1/1)
Craven Park, Hull
Attendance: 2,187[5]
Referee: Russell Smith
1 November 2000
Australia  66–8  Fiji
Try: Rogers (4),
Girdler (2),
Kennedy (2),
Hindmarsh,
Barrett,
MacDougall,
Gidley
Con: Rogers (9/12) 		Summary
 Try: Cakacaka (m),
Tuqiri (m)
Con: ? (0/2)
Gateshead International Stadium, Gateshead
Attendance: 4,197[6]
Referee: Robert Connolly
1 November 2000
England 76–4 Russia
Try: Sinfield (3),
Jamie Peacock (2),
Long (2),
Rowley (2),
Walker,
Stephenson,
Hay,
Deacon,
Pryce
Con: Farrell (5),
Long (5)		SummaryPen: Mitrofanov (2)
Knowsley Road, St Helens
Attendance: 5,736
Referee: Bill Shrimpton
4 November 2000
England 66–10 Fiji
Try: Jamie Peacock (3),
Wellens (2),
Rogers (2),
Naylor,
Hay,
Radlinski,
Smith,
Farrell
Con: Farrell (9/12)		SummaryTry: Tuqiri (m),
Navale (c),
Con: Vunivalu (1/2)
Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds
Attendance: 10,052
Referee: Thierry Alibert
4 November 2000
Australia 110–4 Russia
Try: Sailor (4),
Girdler (3),
Croker (2),
Hindmarsh (2),
Barrett (2),
Johns,
Tallis,
Fletcher,
Webcke,
MacDougall,
Gidley
Con: Girdler (17/19)		SummaryTry: Matt Donovan
Con: Mikhail Mitrofanov (0/2)
The Boulevard, Hull
Attendance: 3,044
Referee: Stuart Cummings

Group B

[edit]
Main article: 2000 Rugby League World Cup Group B
Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1  New Zealand 3 3 0 0 206 28 +178 6 Advance to knockout stage
2  Wales 3 2 0 1 80 86 −6 4
3  Lebanon 3 0 1 2 44 110 −66 1
4  Cook Islands 3 0 1 2 38 144 −106 1
Source: Rugby League Project
29 October 2000
New Zealand  64–0  Lebanon
Try: Jones (2),
Carroll (2),
Vainikolo (2),
Talau (2),
Barnett (2),
Swain,
Jellick
Con: Jones (6),
Paul (2)
Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester
Attendance: 2,496[7]
Referee: Bill Harrigan
29 October 2000
Wales  38–6  Cook Islands
Try: Tassell (3),
Jenkins,
Briers,
Cunningham
Con: Harris (6/6)
Pen.: Harris (1/1) 		Try: Temata
Con: Piakura (1/1)
Racecourse Ground, Wrexham
Attendance: 5,016[8]
Referee: Thierry Alibert
2 November 2000
New Zealand 84–10 Cook Islands
Try: Vaealiki (2),
Paul (2),
Barnett (2),
Lavea (2),
Lauiti'iti,
Vainikolo,
Wiki,
Cayless,
Pongia,
Vagana,
Puletua
Con: Lavea (12/15)		Try: Noovao
Iro
Con: Piakura (1/2)
Madejski Stadium, Reading
Attendance: 3,982
Referee: Tim Mander
2 November 2000
Wales 24–22 Lebanon
Try: Harris (2),
Davies,
Cunningham,
Sterling
Con: Harris (2/5)		Try: Saleh (2),
Coorey
El Masri
Con: El Masri (3/4)
Stradey Park, Llanelli
Attendance: 1,497
Referee: David Pakieto
5 November 2000
Cook Islands 22–22 Lebanon
Try: Berryman (2),
Toa,
Joe
Con: Berryman (2)
Piakura		Try: El Masri (2),
Touma,
Saleh
Con: El Masri (3/4)
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
Attendance: 17,612
Referee: Bill Shrimpton
5 November 2000
Wales 18–58 New Zealand
Try: Briers,
Atcheson,
Farrell
Con: Harris (3/3)		Try: Vainikolo (3),
Barnett (2),
Lauiti'iti,
Wiki,
Vagana,
Paul,
Talau,
Carroll
Con: Paul (5)
Lavea (2)
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
Attendance: 17,612
Referee: Russell Smith

Group C

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Main article: 2000 Rugby League World Cup Group C
Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1  Papua New Guinea 3 3 0 0 69 42 +27 6 Advance to knockout stage
2  France 3 2 0 1 104 37 +67 4
3  Tonga 3 1 0 2 96 76 +20 2
4  South Africa 3 0 0 3 24 138 −114 0
Source: Rugby League Project
28 October 2000
Papua New Guinea  23–20  France
Tries: Bai, Krewanty, Buko, Lam.
Goals: Buko, Wilshere 2.
Drop Goals: Lam. 		Tries: Benausse, Dekkiche, Hechiche 2.
Goals: Banquet 2.
Charlety Stadium, Paris
Attendance: 7,498
Referee: Steve Ganson[9]
28 October 2000
Tonga  66–18  South Africa
Try: Vaikona 5' (c)
D. Mann 7' (c)
Vaikona 20' (c)
Liava'a ?' (m)
Masella ?' (m)
Moala ?' (m)
E. Mann 44' (m)
Vaikona 46' (m)
Lomi 51' (c)
Vaikona 55' (c)
Kaufusi ?' (?)
D. Mann ?' (?)
Mason ?' (?)
Con: Moala (4/9)
Mason (1/1) 		Try: Breytenbach 17' (m)
Barnard ?' (c)
Best ?' (c)
Con: ? (0/1)
Bloem (2/2)
Pen: O'Shea (1/1)
Charlety Stadium, Paris
Attendance: 7,498
Referee: Darren Hopewell[10]
1 November 2000
France  28–8  Tonga
Try: Banquet ?' (c)
Sirvent ?' (c)
Dulac 66' (m)
Garcia ?' (c)
Jampy ?' (c)
Con: Banquet (4/5)
Pen: Banquet (0/2) 		Try: D. Fisi'iahi ?' (m)
P. Fisi'iahi 60' (m)
Con: Moala (0/2)
Stade d'Albert Domec, Carcassonne
Attendance: 10,288
Referee: Steve Clark
2 November 2000
Papua New Guinea 16–0 South Africa
Try: Aila 25' (c)
Wilshere 31' (c)
Paiyo 52' (m)
Con: Wilshere (2/3)
Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse
Attendance: 4,313
Referee: Darren Hopewell
5 November 2000
France 56–6 South Africa
Try: Cassin 8' (c)
Banquet 21' (c)
Cassin 35' (c)
Guisset 38' (c)
Jampy ?' (c)
Jampy ?' (c)
Jampy 53' (c)
Sirvent ?' (c)
Tallec ?' (c)
Con: Banquet (9/9)
Pen: Banquet (1/1) 18'		Try: De Villiers ?' (m)
Con: ? (0/1)
Pen: Bloem (1/1) ?'
Stadium Municipal d'Albi, Albi
Attendance: 7,969
Referee: Steve Clark
6 November 2000
Papua New Guinea 30–22 Tonga
Try: Mondo 19' (c)
Gene 23' (m)
Buko 35' (c)
Karl ?' (m)
Gene ?' (c)
Con: Wiltshere (3/5)
Pen: Wiltshere (2/2) 5', 42'		Try: Moala 10' (c)
Mason 39' (c)
Moala ?' (m)
Vaikona ?' (m)
Con: Moala (2/2)
Pen: Moala (1/1) 7'
Saint-Esteve, Perpignan
Attendance: 3,666
Referee: Steve Ganson

Group D

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Main article: 2000 Rugby League World Cup Group D
Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1  Ireland 3 3 0 0 78 38 +40 6 Advance to knockout stage
2  Samoa 3 2 0 1 57 58 −1 4
3  Aotearoa Māori 3 1 0 2 49 67 −18 2
4  Scotland 3 0 0 3 34 55 −21 0
Source: Rugby League Project
28 October 2000
Ireland  30–16  Samoa
Tries: Joynt, Ricketson, Eagar, Carney, Prescott.
Goals: Prescott 5 		Tries: Leauma, Milford, Betham.
Goals: Geros 2.
Windsor Park, Belfast[11]
Attendance: 3,207
Referee: Tim Mander
Player of the Match: Barrie McDermott[12]
29 October 2000
Scotland  16–17  Aotearoa Māori
Tries: Penny, Maiden, Bell
Goals: Mackay, Crowther 		Tries: Toopi 2, Kidwell
Goals: Ngamu 2
Drop Goals: Ngamu
Firhill Stadium, Glasgow
Attendance: 2,008[13]
Referee: Stuart Cummings
1 November 2000
Ireland  18–6  Scotland
Tries: Sheridan, Withers.
Goals: Prescott 5. 		Tries: Arnold.
Goals: Crowther.
Tolka Park, Dublin
Attendance: 1,782
Referee: Russell Smith
1 November 2000
Samoa  21–16  Aotearoa Māori
Tries: Faafili 2, W Swann, Milford.
Goals: Poching 2. 		Tries: Mathews, Nelson, Rauhihi.
Goals: Goodwin 2.
Derwent Park, Workington
Attendance: 4,107
Referee: Bill Harrigan
4 November 2000
Ireland  30–16  Aotearoa Māori
Tolka Park, Dublin
Attendance: 3,164
Referee: Bill Harrigan
5 November 2000
Scotland  12–20  Samoa
Tynecastle Stadium, Edinburgh
Attendance: 1,579
Referee: David Pakieto

Knockout stage

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Main article: 2000 Rugby League World Cup knockout stage

The top 2 teams from each pool advanced to the quarter-finals.

 
Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
          
 
11 November – Leeds
 
 
 Ireland16
 
18 November – Bolton
 
 England26
 
 England6
 
12 November – Castleford
 
 New Zealand49
 
 New Zealand54
 
25 November – Manchester
 
 France6
 
 New Zealand12
 
11 November – Watford
 
 Australia40
 
 Australia66
 
19 November – Huddersfield
 
 Samoa10
 
 Australia46
 
12 November – Widnes
 
 Wales22
 
 Papua New Guinea8
 
 
 Wales22
 

Quarter-finals

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11 November 2000
Australia  66–10  Samoa
Summary
Vicarage Road, Watford
Attendance: 5,404
Referee: Stuart Cummings (England)
11 November 2000
18:30 GMT (UTC±00:00)
England  26–16  Ireland
Summary
Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds
Attendance: 15,405
Referee: Tim Mander (Australia)
12 November 2000
New Zealand  54–6  France
Summary
12 November 2000
Wales  22–8  Papua New Guinea
Summary


Semi-finals

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18 November 2000
New Zealand  49–6  England
Summary
Reebok Stadium, Bolton
Attendance: 16,032
Referee: Tim Mander (Australia)
Player of the Match: Stephen Kearney (New Zealand)
19 November 2000
Australia  46–22  Wales
Summary
McAlpine Stadium, Huddersfield
Attendance: 8,114
Referee: Russell Smith (England)


Final

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Main article: 2000 Rugby League World Cup final
25 November 2000
Australia  40–12  New Zealand
Tries: Gidley 26'
Hindmarsh 46'
Lockyer 53'
Sailor (2) 66', 69'
Fittler 74'
Barrett 76'
Goals:
Rogers (6/7) 		Summary
 Tries:
Vainikolo 50'
Carroll 57'
Goals:
H. Paul (2/2)
Old Trafford, Manchester[14]
Attendance: 44,329
Referee: Stuart Cummings England
Player of the Match: Wendell Sailor

Try scorers

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10
9
6
5
4
3
2
1

References

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