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Number of teams | 16 |
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Matches played | 31 |
Attendance | 263,921 (8,514 per match) |
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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, 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.
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
Six countries – Lebanon, the United States, Morocco, Canada, Italy and Japan – competed for one available place in the tournament. Lebanon deafeated the United States 62–8 in the final play-off match.
Teams
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 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 Danny Russell
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]
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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 |
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Locations of the 2000 Rugby League World Cup host venues in the Republic of Ireland
Locations of the 2000 Rugby League World Cup host venues in France
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McAlpine Stadium | Madejski Stadium | |||
Capacity: 24,500 | Capacity: 24,161 | |||
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Headingley | Vicarage Road | |||
Capacity: 22,000 | Capacity: 21,577 | |||
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Stade Sébastien Charléty | Tynecastle Stadium | |||
Capacity: 20,000 | Capacity: 17,529 | |||
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Knowsley Road | Windsor Park | |||
Capacity: 17,500 | Capacity: 17,000 | |||
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Kingsholm Stadium | Autoquest Stadium | |||
Capacity: 16,500 | Capacity: 13,350 | |||
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Stadium Municipal d'Albi | Craven Park | |||
Capacity: 13,058 | Capacity: 12,000 | |||
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Gateshead International Stadium | Wheldon Road | |||
Capacity: 11,800 | Capacity: 11,743 | |||
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Stradey Park | Racecourse Ground | |||
Capacity: 10,800 | Capacity: 10,771 | |||
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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 |
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Group Stage
Group 1
Results
28 October 2000
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England ![]() |
2–22 | ![]() |
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Pen: Farrell | Try: Sailor (2), Gidley, MacDougall Con: Rogers (3/4) |
Twickenham Stadium, London
Attendance: 33,758 Referee: David Pakieto Player of the Match: Brett Kimmorley |
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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 | ![]() |
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Try: Vunivalu (3), Tuqiri (2), Kuraduadua, Sovatabua Con: Tuqiri (5/7) |
Try: Rullis, Ilyasov Con: Zhiltsov (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. Samuela Marayawa.
Substitutes: 14. Atunasia Vunivialu, 15. Josefa Lasagavibau, 16. Amani Takayawa, 17. Peceli Vuniyayawa.
Russia:
1. Robert Ilyasov, 2. Mikhail Mitrofanov, 3. Matt Donovan, 4. Craig Cygler, 5. Maxim Romanov, 6. Andrei Olari, 7. Igor Gavrilin
8. Ian Rubin, 8. Alexandr Lysenkov, 10. Robert Campbell, 11. Petr Sokolov, 12. Aaron Findlay, 13. Joel Rullis.
Substitutes: Pavel Kalashkin, Viktor Nechaev, Igor Zhiltsov, Vadim Postnikov.
1 November 2000
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Australia ![]() |
66–8 | ![]() |
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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. Eparama Navale, 5. Semi Tadulala, 6. Stephen Smith, 7. Kaleveti Naisoro, 8. Tabua Cakacaka, 9. Fred Robarts, 10. Etuate Vakatawa, 11. Joe Tamani, 12. Samuela Marayawa, 13. Atunasia Vunivialu.
Substitutes: Farasiko Tokarei, Mesake Navugona, Amani Takayawa, Peceli Wawavanua.
1 November 2000
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England ![]() |
76–4 | ![]() |
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Try: Sinfield (3), Jamie Peacock (2), Long (2), Rowley (2), Walker, Stephenson, Hay, Deacon, Pryce Con: Farrell (5), Long (5) |
Pen: Mitrofanov (2) |
4 November 2000
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England ![]() |
66–10 | ![]() |
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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) |
4 November 2000
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Australia ![]() |
110–4 | ![]() |
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Try: Sailor (4), Girdler (3), Croker (2), Hindmarsh (2), Barrett (2), Johns, Tallis, Fletcher, Webcke, MacDougall, Gidley Con: Girdler (17/19) |
Try: Matt Donovan Con: Mikhail Mitrofanov (0/2) |
Final standings
Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | Diff | Points |
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3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 198 | 14 | +184 | 6 |
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 144 | 36 | +108 | 4 |
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 56 | 144 | −88 | 2 |
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 224 | −204 | 0 |
Group 2
Results
29 October 2000
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New Zealand ![]() |
64–0 | ![]() |
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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. Richie 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 2000
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Wales ![]() |
38–6 | ![]() |
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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 Samuel.
Substitutes: Andersson, Lewis, Tere Glassie, Cook.
2 November 2000
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84–10 | ![]() |
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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) |
2 November 2000
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Wales ![]() |
24–22 | ![]() |
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Try: Harris (2), Davies, Cunningham, Sterling Con: Harris (2/5) |
Try: Saleh (2), Coorey El Masri Con: El Masri (3/4) |
5 November 2000
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22–22 | ![]() |
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Try: Berryman (2), Toa, Joe Con: Berryman (2) Piakura |
Try: El Masri (2), Touma, Saleh Con: El Masri (3/4) |
5 November 2000
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Wales ![]() |
18–58 | ![]() |
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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) |
Final standings
Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | Diff | Points |
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3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 206 | 28 | +178 | 6 |
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 80 | 86 | −6 | 4 |
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3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 44 | 110 | −66 | 1 |
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3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 38 | 144 | −106 | 1 |
Group 3
Results
28 October 2000
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Papua New Guinea ![]() |
23–20 | ![]() |
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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. Yacine Dekkiche, 3. Cassin, 4. Dulac, 5. Patrice Benausse, 6. Laurent Frayssinous, 7. Devecchi
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: Mark Mom, Alex Krewanty, Norman, Mondo.
This was the first match of a double-header in Paris for the opening round.
28 October 2000
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Tonga ![]() |
66–18 | ![]() |
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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 | ![]() |
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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 Devecchi, 7. Rinaldi
8. Hechiche, 9. Wulf, 10. Sands, 11. Jerome Guisset, 12. Tallec, 13. Pascal Jampy.
Substitutes: Despin, Carrasco, Sort, Teixido.
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
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Papua New Guinea ![]() |
16–0 | ![]() |
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Try: Aila 25' (c) Wilshere 31' (c) Paiyo 52' (m) Con: Wilshere (2/3) |
5 November 2000
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France ![]() |
56–6 | ![]() |
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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) ?' |
6 November 2000
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Papua New Guinea ![]() |
30–22 | ![]() |
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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' |
Final standings
Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | Diff | Points |
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3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 42 | 27 | 6 |
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 104 | 37 | 67 | 4 |
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 96 | 76 | 20 | 2 |
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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 2000
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30–16 | ![]() |
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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: Tim Mander Player 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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16–17 | ![]() |
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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. Danny Russell (Captain), 10. Laughton, 11. Scott Logan, 12. Cram, 13. Adrian Vowles.
Substitutes: David Maiden, Matt Crowther, Wayne McDonald, Shaw.
Coach: Shaun McRae
New Zealand Māori: 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: McDonald (40). Sin Bin: Nikau (40).
Scotland's loose forward, Adrian Vowles was sent to the sin bin midway 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.
Final standings
Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | Diff | Points |
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3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 38 | 40 | 6 |
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 57 | 58 | −1 | 4 |
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 49 | 67 | −18 | 2 |
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 34 | 55 | −21 | 0 |
Knockout stage
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11 November – Leeds | ||||||||||
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18 November – Bolton | ||||||||||
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12 November – Castleford | ||||||||||
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25 November – Manchester | ||||||||||
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11 November – Watford | ||||||||||
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19 November – Huddersfield | ||||||||||
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12 November – Widnes | ||||||||||
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Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
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.
Wales became the first team in twelve months to score more than two tries against Australia.[19]
Final
25 November 2000
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Australia ![]() |
40 – 12 | ![]() |
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Tries: Gidley 26' Hindmarsh 46' Lockyer 53' Wendell Sailor (2) 66', 69' Fittler 74' Barrett 76' Goals: Rogers (6/7) |
[20] | Tries: Vainikolo 50' Carroll 57' Goals: H. Paul (2/2) |
Old Trafford, Manchester
Attendance: 44,329 Referee: Stuart Cummings ![]() Player of the Match: Wendell Sailor ![]() |
Try scorers
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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
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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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