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The '''2000 Rugby League World Cup''' was the twelfth |
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]]. |
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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. |
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==Summary== |
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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]]. |
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Alongside the men's tournament, it was also the same year when the inaugural [[Women's Rugby League World Cup]] was first played. |
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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> |
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==Summary== |
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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}} |
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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. |
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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 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> |
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There were however some positives: the tournament returned a profit of more than £2 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]]. |
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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. |
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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. |
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[[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]]. |
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==Qualifying== |
==Qualifying== |
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==Teams== |
==Teams== |
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{{Further|2000 Rugby League World Cup squads}} |
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The 2000 World Cup tournament |
The 2000 World Cup tournament featured 16 teams: |
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* '''{{rl|AUS}}''' – coached by [[Chris Anderson (rugby league)|Chris Anderson]] and captained by [[Brad Fittler]] |
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* '''{{rl|COK}}''' – coached by [[Stan Martin (rugby league)|Stan Martin]] and captained by [[Kevin Iro]] |
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* '''{{rl|ENG}}''' – coached by [[John Kear]] and captained by [[Andy Farrell]] |
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* '''{{rl|FIJ}}''' – coached by [[Don Furner]] and captained by [[Lote Tuqiri]] |
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* '''{{rl|FRA}}''' – coached by [[Gilles Dumas]] and captained by [[Fabien Devecchi]] |
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* '''{{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]] |
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* '''{{rl|Lebanon}}''' – coached by [[John Elias (rugby league)|John Elias]] and captained by [[Darren Marroon]] |
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|'''{{rl|AUS}}''' || [[Brad Fittler]] || [[Chris Anderson (rugby league)|Chris Anderson]] |
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* '''{{rl|New Zealand Māori|name=Aotearoa Māori}}''' – coached by [[Cameron Bell (rugby league)|Cameron Bell]] and captained by [[Tawera Nikau]] |
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|'''{{rl|COK}}''' || [[Kevin Iro]] || {{flagicon|NZL}} [[Stan Martin (rugby league)|Stan Martin]] |
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* '''{{rl|RUS}}''' – coached by [[Evgeniy Klebanov]] and captained by [[Ian Rubin]] |
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| '''{{rl|ENG}}''' || [[Andy Farrell]] || [[John Kear]] |
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* '''{{rl|SCO}}''' – coached by [[Shaun McRae]] and captained by [[Danny Russell]] |
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| '''{{rl|FIJ}}''' || [[Lote Tuqiri]] || {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Don Furner]] |
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* '''{{rl|TON}}''' – coached by [[Murray Hurst]] and captained by [[Martin Masella]] |
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| '''{{rl|FRA}}''' || [[Fabien Devecchi]] || [[Gilles Dumas]] |
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| '''{{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]] |
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| '''{{rl|Lebanon}}''' || [[Darren Marroon]] || [[John Elias (rugby league)|John Elias]] |
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| '''{{rl|NZL}}''' || [[Richie Barnett]] || [[Frank Endacott]] |
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| '''{{rl|New Zealand Māori|name=Aotearoa Māori}}''' || [[Tawera Nikau]] || [[Cameron Bell (rugby league)|Cameron Bell]] |
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| '''{{rl|PNG}}''' || [[Adrian Lam]] || {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Bob Bennett (rugby league)|Bob Bennett]] |
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| '''{{rl|RUS}}''' || [[Ian Rubin]] || [[Evgeniy Klebanov]] |
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| '''{{rl|SAM}}''' || [[Willie Poching]] || {{flagicon|NZL}} [[Darrell Williams (rugby league)|Darrell Williams]] |
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| '''{{rl|SCO}}''' || [[Danny Russell]] || {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Shaun McRae]] |
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| '''{{rl|RSA}}''' || [[Jamie Bloem]] || {{flagicon|NZL}} [[Paul Matete]] |
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| '''{{rl|TON}}''' || [[Martin Masella]] || {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Murray Hurst]] |
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| '''{{rl|WAL}}''' || [[Iestyn Harris]] || [[Clive Griffiths (rugby)|Clive Griffiths]] |
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== 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> |
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! {{flagicon|ENG}} [[London]] |
! {{flagicon|ENG}} [[London]] |
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| [[Twickenham Stadium]] |
| [[Twickenham Stadium]] |
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| [[Millennium Stadium]] |
| [[Millennium Stadium]] |
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| [[Old Trafford]]<br>(Venue of [[2000 Rugby League World Cup |
| [[Old Trafford]]<br>(Venue of [[2000 Rugby League World Cup final|Final]]) |
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| [[Stadium de Toulouse]] |
| [[Stadium de Toulouse]] |
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| [[Reebok Stadium]] |
| [[Reebok Stadium]] |
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! {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Huddersfield]] |
! {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Huddersfield]] |
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{{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 |
{{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 |
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{{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}} |
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{{Location map~ |France |lat=43.2132 |long=2.3518 |label=[[Carcassonne]]|position=bottom}} |
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! {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Gateshead]] |
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==Group stage== |
==Group stage== |
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=== Group A === |
=== Group A === |
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=== Group B === |
=== Group B === |
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{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group B|WALvCOK}} |
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date = 29 October 2000 | |
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team1 = {{Rl-rt|New Zealand}} | |
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score = 64–0 | |
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team2 = {{Rl|Lebanon}} | |
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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) | |
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stadium = [[Kingsholm Stadium]], Gloucester | |
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attendance = 2,496<ref>{{cite news |
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referee = [[Bill Harrigan]] | |
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<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> |
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<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> |
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date = 29 October 2000| |
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team1 = {{Rl-rt|Wales}} | |
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score = 38–6 | |
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team2 = {{Rl|Cook Islands}} | |
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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)| |
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stadium = [[Racecourse Ground]], Wrexham | |
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points2 = '''Try''': [[Karl Temata|Temata]]<br />'''Con''': [[Richard Piakura|Piakura]] (1/1) | |
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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>| |
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referee = [[Thierry Alibert]] | |
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<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> |
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<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> |
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date = 2 November 2000 | |
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home = {{Rl-rt|New Zealand}} | |
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score = 84–10 | |
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away = {{Rl|Cook Islands}} | |
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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) | |
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stadium = [[Madejski Stadium]], Reading | |
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awayscore = '''Try''': [[Meti Noovao|Noovao]]<br />[[Kevin Iro|Iro]]<br />'''Con''': [[Richard Piakura|Piakura]] (1/2) | |
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attendance = 3,982 | |
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referee = [[Tim Mander]] }} |
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date = 2 November 2000 | |
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home = {{Rl-rt|Wales}} | |
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score = 24–22 | |
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away = {{Rl|Lebanon}} | |
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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) | |
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stadium = [[Stradey Park]], Llanelli | |
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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) | |
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attendance = 1,497 | |
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referee = [[David Pakieto]] }} |
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date = 5 November 2000 | |
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home = {{Rl-rt|Cook Islands}} | |
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score = 22–22 | |
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away = {{Rl|Lebanon}} | |
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homescore = '''Try''': [[Steve Berryman|Berryman]] (2),<br />[[Tiri Toa|Toa]],<br />[[Leroy Joe|Joe]]<br />'''Con''': [[Steve Berryman|Berryman]] (2)<br />[[Richard Piakura|Piakura]] | |
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stadium = [[Millennium Stadium]], Cardiff | |
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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) | |
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attendance = 17,612| |
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referee = [[Bill Shrimpton]] }} |
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date = 5 November 2000 | |
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home = {{Rl-rt|Wales}} | |
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score = 18–58 | |
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away = {{Rl|New Zealand}} | |
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homescore = '''Try''': [[Lee Briers|Briers]],<br />[[Paul Atcheson|Atcheson]],<br />[[Anthony Farrell|Farrell]]<br />'''Con''': [[Iestyn Harris|Harris]] (3/3) | |
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stadium = [[Millennium Stadium]], Cardiff | |
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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) | |
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attendance = 17,612 | |
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referee = [[Russell Smith (referee)|Russell Smith]] }} |
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=== Group C === |
=== Group C === |
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date = 28 October 2000 | |
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team1 = {{Rl-rt|Papua New Guinea}} | |
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points1 = Tries: Bai, Krewanty, Buko, Lam.<br />Goals: Buko, Wilshere 2.<br />Drop Goals: Lam.| |
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score = 23–20 | |
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team2 = {{Rl|France}} | |
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points2 = Tries: Benausse, Dekkiche, Hechiche 2.<br />Goals: Banquet 2.| |
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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' | |
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stadium = [[Charlety Stadium]], Paris | |
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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) | |
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attendance = 7,498 | |
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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>| |
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<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> |
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<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> |
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This was the first match of a double-header in Paris for the opening round. |
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date = 28 October 2000 | |
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team1 = {{Rl-rt|Tonga}} | |
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score = 66–18 | |
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team2 = {{Rl|South Africa}} | |
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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) | |
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stadium = [[Charlety Stadium]], Paris | |
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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) | |
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attendance = 7,498 | |
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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>| |
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This match formed the second part of the opening round double-header in Paris. |
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<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> |
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<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> |
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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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{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group C|PNGvRSA}} |
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{{Rugbyleaguebox | |
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date = 1 November 2000 | |
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team1 = {{Rl-rt|France}} | |
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score = 28–8 | |
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team2 = {{Rl|Tonga}} | |
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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) | |
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stadium = [[Stade d'Albert Domec]], Carcassonne | |
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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) | |
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attendance = 10,288 | |
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referee = [[Steve Clark (referee)|Steve Clark]] | |
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manofmatch = }} |
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<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> |
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<small>'''Tonga''':<br />1. [[Paul Koloi]], 2. [[Fifita Moala]], 3. Vaikona, 4. [[David Fisi'iahi]], 5. L. Kaufusi, 6. Howlett,<br /> 7. [[Nuko Hifo]], 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> |
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Sin Bin: Lomi (25") for flopping. |
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date = 2 November 2000 | |
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home = {{Rl-rt|Papua New Guinea}} | |
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score = 16–0 | |
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away = {{Rl|South Africa}} | |
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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) | |
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stadium = [[Stadium Municipal|Stadium de Toulouse]], Toulouse | |
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awayscore = | |
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attendance = 4,313 | |
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referee = [[Darren Hopewell]] }} |
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{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group C|PNGvTON}} |
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{{Rugbybox | |
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date = 5 November 2000 | |
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home = {{Rl-rt|France}} | |
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score = 56–6 | |
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away = {{Rl|South Africa}} | |
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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' | |
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stadium = [[Stadium Municipal d'Albi]], Albi | |
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awayscore = '''Try''': [[Quinton De Villiers|De Villiers]] ?' (m)<br />'''Con''': ? (0/1)<br />'''Pen''': [[Jamie Bloem|Bloem]] (1/1) ?' | |
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attendance = 7,969 | |
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referee = [[Steve Clark (referee)|Steve Clark]] }} |
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date = 6 November 2000 | |
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home = {{Rl-rt|Papua New Guinea}} | |
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score = 30–22 | |
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away = {{Rl|Tonga}} | |
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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' | |
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stadium = [[Stadium Municipal d'Albi]], Albi | |
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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' | |
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attendance = 3,666 | |
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referee = [[Steve Ganson]] }} |
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=== Group D === |
=== Group D === |
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{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group D|IREvSAM}} |
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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> |
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{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group D|SCOvAOM}} |
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{{Rugbyleaguebox | |
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date = 28 October 2000 | |
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team1 = {{Rl-rt|Ireland}} | |
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points1 = Tries: Joynt, Ricketson, Eagar, Carney, Prescott.<br />Goals: Prescott 5| |
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score = 30–16 | |
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team2 = {{Rl|Samoa}} | |
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points2 = Tries: Leauma, Milford, Betham.<br />Goals: Geros 2.| |
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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> | |
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attendance = 3,207 | |
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referee = [[Tim Mander]] | |
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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> |
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<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> |
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<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> |
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date = 29 October 2000 | |
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team1 = {{Rl-rt|Scotland}} | |
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points1 = Tries: Penny, Maiden, Bell<br />Goals: Mackay, Crowther| |
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score = 16–17 | |
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team2 = {{rl|New Zealand Māori|name=Aotearoa Māori}} | |
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points2 = Tries: Toopi 2, Kidwell<br />Goals: Ngamu 2<br />Drop Goals: Ngamu| |
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stadium = [[Firhill Stadium]], Glasgow | |
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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> | |
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referee = [[Stuart Cummings]] | |
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<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> |
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<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> |
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Sin Bin: McDonald (40). |
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Sin Bin: Nikau (40). |
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{{#lst:2000 Rugby League World Cup Group D|SAMvAOM}} |
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{{Rugbyleaguebox | |
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date = 1 November 2000 | |
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team1 = {{Rl-rt|Ireland}} | |
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score = 18–6 | |
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team2 = {{Rl|Scotland}} | |
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points1 = Tries: Sheridan, Withers.<br />Goals: Prescott 5. | |
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points2 = Tries: Arnold.<br />Goals: Crowther. | |
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stadium = [[Tolka Park]], Dublin | |
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attendance = 1,782 | |
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referee = [[Russell Smith (referee)|Russell Smith]] | |
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<small>Scotland's loose forward, [[Adrian Vowles]] was sent to the [[sin bin]] midway through the second half for repeated off-side infringements</small> |
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<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> |
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<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> |
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date = 1 November 2000 | |
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team1 = {{Rl-rt|Samoa}} | |
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points1 = Tries: Faafili 2, W Swann, Milford.<br />Goals: Poching 2. | |
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score = 21–16 | |
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team2 = {{rl|New Zealand Māori|name=Aotearoa Māori}} | |
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points2 = Tries: Mathews, Nelson, Rauhihi.<br />Goals: Goodwin 2. | |
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stadium = [[Derwent Park]], Workington | |
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attendance = 4,107 | |
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referee = [[Bill Harrigan]] | |
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{{Rugbyleaguebox | |
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date = 4 November 2000 | |
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team1 = {{Rl-rt|Ireland}} | |
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score = 30–16 | |
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team2 = {{rl|New Zealand Māori|name=Aotearoa Māori}} | |
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stadium = [[Tolka Park]], Dublin | |
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attendance = 3,164 | |
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referee = [[Bill Harrigan]] | |
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date = 5 November 2000 | |
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team1 = {{Rl-rt|Scotland}} | |
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score = 12–20 | |
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team2 = {{Rl|Samoa}} | |
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stadium = [[Tynecastle Stadium]], Edinburgh | |
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attendance = 1,579 | |
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referee = [[David Pakieto]] | |
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== Knockout stage == |
== Knockout stage == |
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=== Final === |
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== Try scorers == |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/world_cup_2000/1040576.stm 2000 World Cup |
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/world_cup_2000/1040576.stm 2000 World Cup final at bbc.co.uk] |
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* [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] |
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2000 | Rugby League World Cup|
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Number of teams | 16 |
Host countries | England France Ireland Scotland Wales |
Winner | Australia (9th title) |
Matches played | 31 |
Attendance | 263,921 (8,514 per match) |
Top scorer | Mat Rogers (70) |
Top try scorer | Wendell Sailor (10) |
< 1995 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]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]The 2000 World Cup tournament featured 16 teams:
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]
Group stage
[edit]Group A
[edit]Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
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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 |
England | 2–22 | Australia |
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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 |
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Try: Vunivalu (3), Tuqiri (2), Kuraduadua, Sovatabua Con: Tuqiri (5/7) |
Summary |
Try: Rullis, Ilyasov Con: Zhiltsov (1/1) Mitrofanov (1/1) |
1 November 2000
|
Australia | 66–8 | Fiji |
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Try: Rogers (4), Girdler (2), Kennedy (2), Hindmarsh, Barrett, MacDougall, Gidley Con: Rogers (9/12) |
Summary |
Try: Cakacaka (m), Tuqiri (m) Con: ? (0/2) |
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) | Summary | Pen: 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) | Summary | Try: 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) | Summary | Try: Matt Donovan Con: Mikhail Mitrofanov (0/2) |
The Boulevard, Hull Attendance: 3,044 Referee: Stuart Cummings |
Group B
[edit]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 |
29 October 2000
|
New Zealand | 64–0 | Lebanon |
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Try: Jones (2), Carroll (2), Vainikolo (2), Talau (2), Barnett (2), Swain, Jellick Con: Jones (6), Paul (2) |
29 October 2000
|
Wales | 38–6 | Cook Islands |
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Try: Tassell (3), Jenkins, Briers, Cunningham Con: Harris (6/6) Pen.: Harris (1/1) |
Try: Temata Con: Piakura (1/1) |
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
[edit]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 |
28 October 2000
|
Papua New Guinea | 23–20 | France |
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Tries: Bai, Krewanty, Buko, Lam. Goals: Buko, Wilshere 2. Drop Goals: Lam. |
Tries: Benausse, Dekkiche, Hechiche 2. Goals: Banquet 2. |
28 October 2000
|
Tonga | 66–18 | South Africa |
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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) |
1 November 2000
|
France | 28–8 | Tonga |
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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) |
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
[edit]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 |
28 October 2000
|
Ireland | 30–16 | Samoa |
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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 |
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Tries: Penny, Maiden, Bell Goals: Mackay, Crowther |
Tries: Toopi 2, Kidwell Goals: Ngamu 2 Drop Goals: Ngamu |
1 November 2000
|
Ireland | 18–6 | Scotland |
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Tries: Sheridan, Withers. Goals: Prescott 5. |
Tries: Arnold. Goals: Crowther. |
1 November 2000
|
Samoa | 21–16 | Aotearoa Māori |
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Tries: Faafili 2, W Swann, Milford. Goals: Poching 2. |
Tries: Mathews, Nelson, Rauhihi. Goals: Goodwin 2. |
Knockout stage
[edit]The top 2 teams from each pool advanced to the quarter-finals.
Quarter-finals | Semi-finals | Final | ||||||||
11 November – Leeds | ||||||||||
Ireland | 16 | |||||||||
18 November – Bolton | ||||||||||
England | 26 | |||||||||
England | 6 | |||||||||
12 November – Castleford | ||||||||||
New Zealand | 49 | |||||||||
New Zealand | 54 | |||||||||
25 November – Manchester | ||||||||||
France | 6 | |||||||||
New Zealand | 12 | |||||||||
11 November – Watford | ||||||||||
Australia | 40 | |||||||||
Australia | 66 | |||||||||
19 November – Huddersfield | ||||||||||
Samoa | 10 | |||||||||
Australia | 46 | |||||||||
12 November – Widnes | ||||||||||
Wales | 22 | |||||||||
Papua New Guinea | 8 | |||||||||
Wales | 22 | |||||||||
Quarter-finals
[edit]
Semi-finals
[edit]18 November 2000
|
New Zealand | 49–6 | England |
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Summary |
Reebok Stadium, Bolton
Attendance: 16,032 Referee: Tim Mander (Australia) Player of the Match: Stephen Kearney (New Zealand) |
Final
[edit]25 November 2000
|
Australia | 40–12 | New Zealand |
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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 Player of the Match: Wendell Sailor |
Try scorers
[edit]- 10
- 9
- 6
- 5
- 4
- 3
- 2
- Jason Croker
- Scott Hill
- Steve Berryman
- Andy Hay
- Sean Long
- Darren Rogers
- Paul Rowley
- Chev Walker
- Paul Wellens
- Frédéric Banquet
- Jean-Emmanuel Cassin
- Rachid Hechiche
- Brian Carney
- Ryan Sheridan
- Brian Jellick
- Stacey Jones
- Stephen Kearney
- Ali Lauiti'iti
- Tasesa Lavea
- Quentin Pongia
- Logan Swann
- David Vaealiki
- Boycie Nelson
- Clinton Toopi
- David Buko
- Stanley Gene
- John Wilshere
- Henry Fa'afili
- David Solomona
- Duane Mann
- Willie Mason
- Iestyn Harris
- Wes Davies
- 1
- Craig Gower
- Brett Kimmorley
- Gordon Tallis
- Shane Webcke
- Kevin Iro
- Leroy Joe
- Meti Noovao
- Karl Temata
- Tiri Toa
- Paul Deacon
- Andy Farrell
- Scott Naylor
- Leon Pryce
- Kris Radlinski
- Keith Senior
- Francis Stephenson
- Patrice Benausse
- Yacine Dekkiche
- Arnaud Dulac
- Jean-Marc Garcia
- Jérôme Guisset
- Julien Rinaldi
- Gael Tallec
- Tabua Cakacaka
- Jone Kuraduadua
- Eparama Navale
- Waisale Sovatabua
- David Barnhill
- Martin Crompton
- Michael Eagar
- Mark Forster
- Chris Joynt
- Tommy Martyn
- Steve Prescott
- Luke Ricketson
- Michael Coorey
- Travis Touma
- Richie Blackmore
- Nathan Cayless
- Henry Paul
- Tony Puletua
- Matt Rua
- Craig Smith
- David Kidwell
- Wairangi Koopu
- Steve Matthews
- Paul Rauhihi
- Hare Te Rangi
- Eddie Aila
- Marcus Bai
- Raymond Karl
- Alex Krewanty
- Adrian Lam
- Michael Mondo
- Elias Paiyo
- Lucas Solbat
- Matt Donovan
- Robert Ilyasov
- Joel Rullis
- Monty Betham
- Willie Swann
- Danny Arnold
- Geoff Bell
- David Maiden
- Lee Penny
- Scott Rhodes
- Adrian Vowles
- Daniel Foster
- Paul Fisiiahi
- David Fisiiahi
- Lipina Kaufusi
- Talite Liava'a
- Nelson Lomi
- Esau Mann
- Martin Masella
- Willie Wolfgramm
- Leon Barnard
- Brian Best
- Coenraad Breytenbach
- Quinton De Villiers
- Paul Atcheson
- Jason Critchley
- Keiron Cunningham
- Anthony Farrell
- Mick Jenkins
- Paul Sterling
- Ian Watson
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