2000 Rugby League World Cup
2000 (2000) Rugby League World Cup () | |
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Number of teams | 16 |
Host countries | United Kingdom Ireland France |
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) |
Tournaments < 1995 2008 > |
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 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.
Contents
1 Summary
2 Qualifying
3 Teams
4 Venues
4.1 Final Venue
5 Group 1
5.1 Results
5.2 Final standings
6 Group 2
6.1 Results
6.2 Final standings
7 Group 3
7.1 Results
7.2 Final standings
8 Group 4
8.1 Results
8.2 Final standings
9 Knockout stage
9.1 Quarter-finals
9.2 Semi-finals
10 Final
10.1 First half
10.2 Second half
11 Try scorers
12 References
13 External links
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. In the final play-off match the United States lost 62–8 to Lebanon, who were through to their first World Cup.
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, 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]
London | Cardiff | Toulouse | Bolton | Huddersfield |
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Twickenham Stadium | Millennium Stadium | Stadium de Toulouse | Reebok Stadium | McAlpine Stadium |
Capacity: 75,000 | Capacity: 74,500 | Capacity: 37,000 | Capacity: 28,723 | Capacity: 24,500 |
Reading | Leeds | Watford | Paris | Edinburgh |
Madejski Stadium | Headingley | Vicarage Road | Stade Sébastien Charléty | Tynecastle Stadium |
Capacity: 24,161 | Capacity: 22,000 | Capacity: 21,577 | Capacity: 20,000 | Capacity: 17,529 |
St. Helens | Belfast | Gloucester | Widnes | Albi |
Knowsley Road | Windsor Park | Kingsholm Stadium | Autoquest Stadium | Stadium Municipal d'Albi |
Capacity: 17,500 | Capacity: 17,000 | Capacity: 16,500 | Capacity: 13,350 | Capacity: 13,058 |
Hull | Gateshead | Castleford | Llanelli | Wrexham |
Craven Park | Gateshead International Stadium | Wheldon Road | Stradey Park | Racecourse Ground |
Capacity: 12,000 | Capacity: 11,800 | Capacity: 11,743 | Capacity: 10,800 | Capacity: 10,771 |
Hull | Glasgow | Workington | Carcassonne | Dublin |
The Boulevard | Firhill Stadium | Derwent Park | Stade Albert Domec | Tolka Park |
Capacity: 10,500 | Capacity: 10,102 | Capacity: 10,000 | Capacity: 10,000 | Capacity: 9,680 |
Final Venue
Manchester |
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Old Trafford |
Capacity: 56,000 |
Group 1
Results
, 28 October |
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: David Pakieto Man of the Match: Brett Kimmorley |
England | Number | Australia |
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Kris Radlinski | 1. | Darren Lockyer |
Leon Pryce | 2. | Mat Rogers |
Scott Naylor | 3. | Ryan Girdler |
Keith Senior | 4. | Matt Gidley |
Chev Walker | 5. | Wendell Sailor |
Tony Smith | 6. | Brad Fittler |
Sean Long | 7. | Brett Kimmorley |
Harvey Howard | 8. | Shane Webcke |
Paul Rowley | 9. | Andrew Johns |
Stuart Fielden | 10. | Robbie Kearns |
Adrian Morley | 11. | Gorden Tallis |
Mike Forshaw | 12. | Bryan Fletcher |
Andy Farrell | 13. | Scott Hill |
Paul Wellens | 14. | Adam MacDougall |
Kevin Sinfield | 15. | Jason Croker |
Darren Fleary | 16. | Darren Britt |
Paul Anderson | 17. | Jason Stevens |
Starting player | |
Substitute |
This was the first rugby league match to be played at Twickenham Stadium, London's home of rugby union.[6]
, 29 October |
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) |
Craven Park, Hull Attendance: 2,187[7] Referee: Russell Smith |
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. Atunasia 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 |
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) |
Gateshead International Stadium, Gateshead Attendance: 4,197[8] Referee: Robert Connolly |
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. Atunasia Vunivialu.
Substitutes: Tokarei, Navugona, Takayawa, Wawavamia.
1 November 2000 |
England | 76–4 | Russia |
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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) |
Knowsley Road, St Helens Attendance: 5,736 Referee: Bill Shrimpton |
4 November 2000 |
England | 66–10 | Fiji |
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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) |
Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds Attendance: 10,052 Referee: Thierry Alibert |
4 November 2000 |
Australia | 110–4 | Russia |
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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: Donovan Con: Mitrofanov (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 |
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) |
Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester Attendance: 2,496[9] Referee: Bill Harrigan |
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 |
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) |
Racecourse Ground, Wrexham Attendance: 5,016[10] Referee: Thierry Alibert |
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 |
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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) |
Madejski Stadium, Reading Attendance: 3,982 Referee: Tim Mander |
2 November 2000 |
Wales | 24–22 | Lebanon |
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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) |
Stradey Park, Llanelli Attendance: 1,497 Referee: David Pakieto |
5 November 2000 |
Cook Islands | 22–22 | Lebanon |
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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 |
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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) |
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 |
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. |
Charlety Stadium, Paris Attendance: 7,498 Referee: Steve Ganson[11] |
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 |
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) |
Charlety Stadium, Paris Attendance: 7,498 Referee: Darren Hopewell[12] |
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 |
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) |
Stade d'Albert Domec, Carcassonne Attendance: 10,288 Referee: Steve Clark |
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.
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 |
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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 |
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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) ?' |
Stadium Municipal, Toulouse Attendance: 7,969 Referee: Steve Clark |
6 November 2000 |
Papua New Guinea | 30–22 | Tonga |
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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' |
Stadium Municipal, Toulouse 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 |
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: 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 |
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 |
Firhill Stadium, Glasgow Attendance: 2,008[17] Referee: Stuart Cummings |
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).
1 November 2000 |
Ireland | 18–6 | Scotland |
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Tolka Park, Dublin Attendance: 1,782 Referee: Russell Smith |
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.
1 November 2000 |
Samoa | 21–16 | Aotearoa Māori |
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Derwent Park, Workington Attendance: 4,107 Referee: Bill Harrigan |
4 November 2000 |
Ireland | 30–16 | Aotearoa Māori |
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Tolka Park, Dublin Attendance: 3,164 Referee: Bill Harrigan |
5 November 2000 |
Scotland | 12–20 | Samoa |
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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 |
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Vicarage Road, Watford Attendance: 5,404 Referee: Stuart Cummings |
11 November 2000 |
England | 26–16 | Ireland |
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Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds Attendance: 15,405 Referee: Tim Mander |
12 November 2000 |
New Zealand | 54–6 | France |
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The Jungle, Castleford Attendance: 5,158 Referee: Bill Harrigan |
12 November 2000 |
Wales | 22–8 | Papua New Guinea |
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Auto Quest Stadium, Widnes Attendance: 5,211 Referee: David Pakieto |
Semi-finals
18 November 2000 |
New Zealand | 49–6 | England |
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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 |
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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
25 November 2000 |
Australia | 40 – 12 | New Zealand |
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Tries: Wendell Sailor (2) Matt Gidley Nathan Hindmarsh Darren Lockyer Brad Fittler Trent Barrett Goals: Mat Rogers (6/7) | [20] | Tries: Lesley Vainikolo Tonie Carroll Goals: Henry Paul (2/2) |
Old Trafford, Manchester Attendance: 44,329 Referee: Stuart Cummings Man of the Match: Wendell Sailor |
Australia | New Zealand |
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First half
Australia stepped on the gas from the kick-off, tearing into New Zealand at every opportunity. But the Kiwi defence stood firm, although they almost conceded after 22 minutes. Sailor looked to have scored the first try of the game after a burst down the right wing only for video referee Gerry Kershaw to rule that Stephen Kearney had prevented the Brisbane Broncos player from grounding the ball. The look of disbelief on Sailor's face was there for everyone to see, but he clearly did not let the decision affect his game. Three minutes later, his grubber kick was pounced on by Matt Gidley, who beat Kearney to the touch down. Rogers, assuming the kicking duties in place of the injured Ryan Girdler, landed the conversion to open up a 6–0 lead. New Zealand had few opportunities to go on the offensive, although they finished the first half strongly. But it was the favourites Australia who looked in control and deservedly went into the break in front.
Second half
The start of the second half was held up by the appearance of a male streaker. When play finally got under way, the tackles were just as ferocious as ever, neither side giving an inch. However Australia gained the edge when Brad Fittler split the defence with a pass to Nathan Hindmarsh, who scored from close range, bringing the score to 10–0. Rogers converted to make it 12–0. New Zealand were not about to throw in the towel and hit back almost immediately. Lesley Vainikolo pounced on a loose ball to dive over on 49 minutes, although the decision was again made by the video referee. When Henry Paul landed the conversion, the deficit was back down to six points. Soon after, Australian Halfback, Brett Kimmorley, made a break down the right before feeding the ball inside to fullback Darren Lockyer, who crossed for another try.[21] Rogers' third successful kick made it 18–6 to the defending champions. However, the Kiwis quickly struck back when Tonie Carroll beat several Australian defenders to score. Henry Paul's conversion made it 18–12.
New Zealand then made several crucial errors and Australia were able to capitalise. Sailor grabbed two tries in the space of five minutes to take his tally for the tournament to 10. The first of them came on 63 minutes courtesy of a reverse pass from Gidley. Rogers missed the second of the two quick conversions. Skipper Fittler then breached the New Zealand defence on 73 minutes to score his first try of the final which was converted by Rogers. Substitute Trent Barrett then finished the scoring, with a try that was converted by Rogers.
Try scorers
- 10
Wendell Sailor
- 9
Lesley Vainikolo
- 6
Ryan Girdler
Jamie Peacock
Richie Barnett
Willie Talau
- 5
Bryan Fletcher
Adam MacDougall
Robbie Paul
- 4
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- 3
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- 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
Matthew 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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External links
- 2000 World Cup Final at bbc.co.uk
- 2000 World Cup at rlhalloffame.org.uk
- 2000 World Cup at rlwc2008.com
- 2000 World Cup at rugbyleagueproject.org
- 2000 World Cup at 188-rugby-league.co.uk