2000_Women's_Rugby_League_World_Cup

2000 Women's Rugby League World Cup

2000 Women's Rugby League World Cup

First staging of the Women's Rugby League World Cup

The 2000 Women's Rugby League World Cup – or Women's World Series – was the first staging of the Women's Rugby League World Cup. The tournament was held in England from early November, culminating in the final between Great Britain and New Zealand on 24 November at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington. Three teams took part, with Australia missing the final.[1]

Quick Facts Women's World Cup (), Number of teams ...

Teams

Main article: 2000 Women's Rugby League World Cup squads
More information Team, Appearance ...

Pool matches

More information 12–22, New Zealand ...
Tuesday, 7 November
Rugby Ground, Orrell, Greater Manchester
Attendance: 750
Referee: Graham Shaw
More information Australia, 6–10 ...
Friday, 10 November
South Leeds Stadium, England
Attendance: 1,022
More information 14–10, Australia ...
Tuesday, 14 November
Rams Stadium, Dewsbury
Attendance: 812
Referee: Ben Thaler

Play-Off Matches

More information Australia, 6–50 ...
18 November
Rams Stadium, Dewsbury
Attendance: 796
Referee: Leanne Mallard
More information 4–0, Australia ...
21 November
The Jungle, Castleford
Attendance: 1,044
Referee: Grant Maxwell
Player of the Match: Brenda Dobek

Final

More information 4 – 26, New Zealand ...
24 Nov 2000
Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington
Attendance: 1,262
Referee: Graham Shaw

See also

References

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    "Opening defeat for Great Britain". North Yorkshire County Publications. 8 November 2000.
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    "Endacott hints at changes to squad". The Press (Christchurch). 9 November 2000. p. 35.
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    "Has the world team gone mad?". Sunday Star. 12 November 2000. p. 6.
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    "Kiwi Ferns down Aust in tri-series". The Press (Christchurch). 13 November 2000. p. 39.
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    Hadfield, Dave (15 November 2000). "Rugby League: Dobek try results in rare Australia defeat GB and Ireland women 14 Australia women 10". The Independent. London. p. 27.
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    Butcher, Tim (20 November 2000). "Late Glory for Lionesses". League Express. p. 26.
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    New Zealand Rugby League Annual 2000. New Zealand Rugby Football League Inc. 2001.
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    Maguire, Steve (20 November 2000). "Ferns storm into the final". League Express. p. 26.
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    Dianne, Hillaby (22 November 2000). "Michelle makes her mark as Brits shine". North Yorkshire County Publications.
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    Hadfield, Dave (25 November 2000). "Rugby League: Hina too strong for battling Britain". The Independent. London. p. 23.
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    "For the record". Times (London). 25 November 2000. p. 34.
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