2000 Rugby League World Cup
2000 | Rugby League World Cup|
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Number of teams | 16 |
Host countries | United Kingdom Ireland France |
Winner | Australia (9th title) |
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Matches played | 31 |
Attendance | 263,921 (8,514 per match) |
Top scorer | Mat Rogers (70) |
Top try scorer | Wendell Sailor (10) |
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The 2000 Rugby League World Cup was held during October and November of that year in Great Britain, Ireland and France. Sixteen national teams competed in four groups of four, playing each other once over three weekly rounds before a series of play-offs 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.
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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 Emerging Nations Tournament was held alongside the main event.
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.[1]
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 population, Aotearoa Māori, alongside the full New Zealand team, and a Lebanon side consisting entirely of Australians of Lebanese origin, led to derisory comments in the media.[2] 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 Britain's railways following the Hatfield rail crash did not help encourage spectators.[citation needed]
There were however some positives: the tournament returned a profit of more than £2m despite the small crowds it attracted;[3] the 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 that country.
On the competition side of things, favourites Australia[4] 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.
Qualifying
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Six countries – Lebanon, the United States, Morocco, Canada, Italy and Japan – competed for one available place in the tournament. In the final play-off match the United States lost 62–8 to Lebanon, who were through to their first World Cup.
Teams
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The 2000 World Cup tournament features 16 teams:
- Australia – coached by Chris Anderson and captained by Brad Fittler
- Cook Islands – coached by Stan Martin and captained by Kevin Iro
- England – coached by John Kear and captained by Andy Farrell
- Fiji – coached by Don Furner, Sr. and captained by Lote Tuqiri
- France – coached by Gilles Dumas and captained by Fabien Devecchi
- Ireland – coached by Steve O'Neill and Andy Kelly and captained by Terry O'Connor
- Lebanon – coached by John Elias and captained by Darren Marroon
- New Zealand – coached by Frank Endacott and captained by Richie Barnett
- Aotearoa Māori – coached by Cameron Bell and captained by Tawera Nikau
- Papua New Guinea – coached by Bob Bennett and captained by Adrian Lam
- Russia – coached by Evgeniy Klebanov and captained by Ian Rubin
- Samoa – coached by Darrell Williams and captained by Willie Poching
- Scotland – coached by Shaun McRae and captained by Andrew Purcell
- South Africa – coached by Paul Matete and captained by Jamie Bloem
- Tonga – coached by Murray Hurst and captained by Martin Masella
- Wales – coached by Clive Griffiths and captained by Iestyn Harris
Venues
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.[5]
Final Venue
Manchester |
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Old Trafford |
Capacity: 56,000 |
Group 1
Results
, 28 October
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England | 2–22 | Australia |
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Pen: Farrell | Try: Sailor (2), Gidley, MacDougall Con: Rogers (3/4) |
Twickenham Stadium, London
Attendance: 33,758 Referee/s: David Pakieto Man of the Match: Brett Kimmorley |
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Substitute |
This was the first rugby league match to be played at Twickenham Stadium, London's home of rugby union.[6]
, 29 October
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Fiji | 38–12 | Russia |
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Try: Vunivalu (3), Tuqiri (2), Kuraduadua, Sovatabua Con: Tuqiri (5/7) |
Try: Rullis, Iliassov Con: Jiltsov (1/1) Mitrofanov (1/1) |
Fiji:
1. Lote Tuqiri, 2. Jone Kuraduadua, 3. Waisale Sovatabua, 4. Eparama Navale, 5. Farasiko Tokarei, 6. Semi Tadulala, 7. Stephen Smith
8. Kalaveti Tuiabayaba, 9. Tabua Cakacaka, 10. Freddie Robarts, 11. Etuate Vakatawa, 12. Joe Tamani, 13. Samu Marayawa.
Substitutes: 14. Atunaisa Vunivialu, 15. Josefa Lasagavibau, 16. Amani Takayawa, 17. Peceli Vuniyayawa.
Russia:
1. Robert Iliassov, 2. Mikhail Mitrofanov, 3. Donovan, 4. Craig Cygler, 5. Romanov, 6. Olari, 7. Gavriline
8. Ian Rubin, 8. Lysenkov, 10. Robert Campbell, 11. Petr Sokolov, 12. Findlay, 13. Joel Rullis.
Substitutes: Kalachkine, Netchaev, Jiltsov, Postnikov.
1 November 2000
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Australia | 66–8 | Fiji |
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Try: Rogers (4), Girdler (2), Kennedy (2), Hindmarsh, Barrett, MacDougall, Gidley Con: Rogers (9/12) |
Try: Cakacaka (m), Tuqiri (m) Con: ? (0/2) |
Australians Ben Kennedy, Trent Barrett and Nathan Hindmarsh were selected to make their Kangaroo debuts in this match.
Australia:
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, 12. Nathan Hindmarsh, 13. Brad Fittler.
Substitutes: Scott Hill, Jason Croker, Robbie Kearns, Shane Webcke.
Coach: Chris Anderson
Tries: Rogers 4, Kennedy 2, Barrett, Hindmarsh, MacDougall, Girdler 2, Gidley.
Goals: Rogers 9.
Fiji:
1. Lote Tuqiri, 2. Jone Kuraduadua, 3. Waisale Sovatabua, 4. Navalu, 5. Semi Tadulala, 6. Smith, 7. Naisoro, 8. Tabua Cakacaka, 9. Robarts, 10. Vakatawa, 11. Tamani, 12. Marayawa, 13. Vunivalu.
Substitutes: Tokarei, Navugona, Takayawa, Wawavamia.
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) |
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) |
Try: Tuqiri (m), Navale (c), Con: Vunivalu (1/2) |
Headingley 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) |
Try: Donovan Con: ? (0/1) |
The Boulevard, Hull Attendance: 3,044 Referee: Stuart Cummings |
Final standings
Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | Diff | Points |
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Australia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 198 | 14 | +184 | 6 |
England | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 144 | 36 | +108 | 4 |
Fiji | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 56 | 144 | −88 | 2 |
Russia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 224 | −204 | 0 |
Group 2
Results
, 29 October
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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) |
New Zealand:
1. Ritchie Barnett (c), 2. Leslie Vainikolo, 3. Tonie Carroll, 4. Willie Talau, 5. Brian Jellick, 6. Henry Paul, 7. Stacey Jones
8. Smith, 9. Swain, 10. Pongia, 11. Logan Swann, 12. Kearney, 13. Ruben Wiki.
Substitutes: Joe Vagana, Robbie Paul, Rua, Cayless.
Coach:Frank Endacott
Lebanon:
1. Hazem El Masri (c), 2. Najarrin, 3. Katrib, 4. Touma, 5. H. Saleh, 6. Stanton, 7. Coorey
8. Maroon, 9. Semrani, 10. Elamad, 11. Chamoun, 12. Khoury, 13. Lichaa.
Substitutes: Salem, Nohra, Tamer, S. El Masri.
, 29 October
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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) |
Wales:
1. Paul Atcheson, 2. Paul Sterling, 3. Jason Critchley, 4. Kris Tassell, 5. Anthony Sullivan, 6. Iestyn Harris (c), 7. Lee Briers
8. Anthony Farrell, 9. Keiron Cunningham, 10. Dave Whittle, 11. Justin Morgan, 12. Mick Jenkins, 13. Dean Busby.
Substitutes: Ian Watson, Wes Davies, Paul Highton, Garreth Carvell.
Cook Islands:
1. Richard Piakura, 2. Tongia, 3. Steve Berryman, 4. Kevin Iro (c), 5. Karl Temata, 6. Bowen, 7. Joe
8. Tuakuru, 9. Clark, 10. Temu, 11. Kuru, 12. Pau, 13. Anthony Samuels.
Substitutes: Andersson, Lewis, Tere Glassie, Cook.
2 November 2000 |
New Zealand | 84–10 | Cook Islands |
Try: Vaealiki (2), Paul (2), Barnett (2), Lavea (2), Lauitiiti, 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), Lauitiiti, Wiki, Vagana, Paul, Talau, Carroll Con: Paul (5) Lavea (2) |
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Attendance: 17,612 Referee: Russell Smith |
Final standings
Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | Diff | Points |
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New Zealand | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 206 | 28 | +178 | 6 |
Wales | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 80 | 86 | −6 | 4 |
Lebanon | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 44 | 110 | −66 | 1 |
Cook Islands | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 38 | 144 | −106 | 1 |
Group 3
Results
, 28 October
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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. |
France
1. Freddie Banquet, 2. Yancine Dekkiche, 3. Cassin, 4. Dulac, 5. Patrice Benausse, 6. Laurent Frayssinous, 7. Devechi
8. Rachid Hechiche, 9. Wulf, 10. Teixido, 11. Guisset, 12. Tallec, 13. Jampy.
Substitutes: El Khalouki, Carrasco, Sands, Despin.
Papua New Guinea
1. David Buko, 2. John Wiltshere, 3. Aila, 4. Songoro, 5. Marcus Bai, 6. Stanley Gene, 7. Adrian Lam
8. Kahl, 9. Marum, 10. Solbat, 11. Naawi, 12. Mamando, 13. O'Reilly.
Substitutes: mother, Alex Krewanty, Norman, Mondo.
This was the first match of a double-header in Paris for the opening round.
, 28 October
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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) |
This match formed the second part of the opening round double-header in Paris.
Tonga:
1. Paul Koloi, 2. Fifita Moala, 3. Tevita Vaikona, 4. G. Wolfgramm, 5. Lipina Kaufusi, 6. Howlett, 7. W. Wolfgramm
8. Martin Masella (c), 9. Esau Mann, 10. Talite Liava'a, 11. Willie Mason, 12. Talou, 13. Duane Mann.
Substitutes: David Fisi'iahi, Manu, Nelson Lomi, Kite.
South Africa:
1. Tim O'Shea, 2. Brian Best, 3. Leon Barnard, 4. Johnson, 5. Dames, 6. Conrad Breytenbach, 7. Jamie Bloem
8. Booysen, 9. Skelton, 10. Powell, 11. Rutgerson, 12. De Villiers, 13. Erasmus.
Substitutes: Jennings, Nel, Mulder, Cloete.
Coach: Paul Matete
Before the match a statue honouring French rugby league legend, Puig Aubert was unveiled by the French Rugby League Federation at the stadium.[13]
, 1 November
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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) |
France:
1. Freddie Banquet, 2. Jean-Marc Garcia, 3. Cassin, 4. Arnaud Dulac, 5. Claude Sirvent, 6. Fabien Devechi, 7. Rinaldi
8. Hechiche, 9. Wulf, 10. Sands, 11. Jerome Guisset, 12. Tallec, 13. Pascal Jampy.
Substitutes: Despin, Carrasco, Sort, Teixido.
Tries: Banquet, Sirvent, Dulac, Garcia, Jampy. Goals: Banquet 4.
Tonga:
1. Paul Koloi, 2. Fifita Moala, 3. Vaikona, 4. David Fisi'iahi, 5. L. Kaufusi, 6. Howlett, 7. Hifo
8. Martin Masella (c), 9. E. Mann, 10. Liava'a, 11. Willie Mason, 21. Kite, 13. D. Mann.
Substitutes: Paul Fisi'iahi, Manu, Nelson Lomi, A. Masella.
Sin Bin: Lomi (25") for flopping.
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' |
Stadium Municipal d'Albi, Perpignan Attendance: 3,666 Referee: Steve Ganson |
Final standings
Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | Diff | Points |
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Papua New Guinea | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 42 | 27 | 6 |
France | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 104 | 37 | 67 | 4 |
Tonga | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 96 | 76 | 20 | 2 |
South Africa | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 138 | −114 | 0 |
Group 4
Results
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.[14]
, 28 October
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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[15]
Attendance: 3,207 Referee/s: Tim Mander Man of the Match: Barrie McDermott[16] |
Ireland
1. Steve Prescott, 2. Brian Carney, 3. Michael Withers, 4. Michael Eagar, 5. Forster, 6. Tommy Martyn, 7. Ryan Sheridan
8. O'Connor, 9. Williams, 10. Barrie McDermott, 11. Chris Joynt, 12. Campion, 13. Luke Ricketson
Substitutes: Bretherton, Lawless, Barnhill, Southern. Coach: Steve O'Neill
Samoa
1. Loa Milford, 2. Brian Leauma, 3. Anthony Swann, 4. Gulavao, 5. Francis Meli, 6. Simon Geros, 7. Willie Swann
8. Puletua, 9. Monty Betham, 10. Seu Seu, 11. Solomona, 12. Fred Petersen, 13. Willie Poching
Substitutes: Tatupu, Kololo, Leafa, Faafili.
29 October 2000
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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 |
Scotland: 1. Lee Penny, 2. Matt Daylight, 3. Graham Mackay, 4. Geoff Bell, 5. Lee Gilmour, 6. Andrew Purcell, 7. Richard Horne
8. Heckenberg, 9. Russell, 10. Laughton, 11. Scott Logan, 12. Cram, 13. Adrian Vowles.
Substitutes: David Maiden, Matt Crowther, Wayne McDonald, Shaw.
Coach: Shaun McRae
Sin Bin: McDonald (40).
New Zealand Maoris: 1. Clinton Toopi, 2. Manuell, 3. Kohe-Love, 4. David Kidwell, 5. Sean Hoppe, 6. Gene Ngamu, 7. H. Te Rangi
8. Rauhihi, 9. Perenara, 10. Terry Hermansson, 11. Koopu, 12. Tyran Smith, 13. Tawera Nikau.
Substitutes: Martin Moana, Leuluai, Nahi, Reihana.
Sin Bin: Nikau (40).
Scotland's loose forward, Adrian Vowles was sent to the sin bin mid-way through the second half for repeated off-side infringements Ireland:
1. Steve Prescott, 2. Brian Carney, 3. Martyn, 4. Eagar, 5. Herron, 6. Michael Withers, 7. Ryan Sheridan
8. O'Connor, 9. Lawless, 10. McDermott, 11. Joynt, 12. Kevin Campion, 13. Luke Ricketson.
Substitutes: Williams, Mathiou, Barnhill, Bradbury.
Scotland: 1. Danny Arnold, 2. Matt Daylight, 3. Lee Gilmour, 4. Bell, 5. Matt Crowther, 6. Horne, 7. Scott Rhodes
8. Heckenberg, 9. Russell, 10. Laughton, 11. Logan, 12. Cram, 13. Adrian Vowles.
Substitutes: Maiden, Graham, McDonald, Shaw.
1 November 2000 |
Samoa | 21–16 | Aotearoa Māori |
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 |
Final standings
Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | Diff | Points |
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Ireland | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 38 | 40 | 6 |
Samoa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 57 | 58 | −1 | 4 |
Aotearoa Māori | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 49 | 67 | −18 | 2 |
Scotland | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 34 | 55 | −21 | 0 |
Knockout stage
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
11 November 2000 |
Australia | 66–10 | Samoa |
Vicarage Road, Watford Attendance: 5,404 Referee: Stuart Cummings |
11 November 2000 |
England | 26–16 | Ireland |
Headingley Stadium, Leeds Attendance: 15,405 Referee: Tim Mander |
12 November 2000 |
New Zealand | 54–6 | France |
The Jungle, Castleford Attendance: 5,158 Referee: Bill Harrigan |
12 November 2000 |
Wales | 22–8 | Papua New Guinea |
Auto Quest Stadium, Widnes Attendance: 5,211 Referee: David Pakieto |
Semi-finals
18 November 2000 |
New Zealand | 49–6 | England |
Reebok Stadium, Bolton Attendance: 16,032 Referee: Tim Mander |
This was the England rugby league team's biggest ever loss.[18] By winning this match, New Zealand had again equaled their record for consecutive victories with five.
19 November 2000 |
Australia | 46–22 | Wales |
McAlpine Stadium, Huddersfield Attendance: 8,114 Referee: Russell Smith |
Wales became the first team in twelve months to score more than two tries against Australia.[19]
Final
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25 November 2000
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Australia | 40 – 12 | New Zealand |
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Tries: Wendell Sailor (2) Trent Barrett Brad Fittler Nathan Hindmarsh Darren Lockyer Goals: Mat Rogers (6) |
[20] | Tries: Tonie Carroll Lesley Vainikolo Goals: Henry Paul (2) |
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