Third staging of the Women's Rugby League World Cup
2008 (2008) Women's World Cup () |
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Number of teams | 8 |
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Host country | Australia |
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Winner | New Zealand (3rd title) |
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Runner-up | Australia |
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Matches played | 20 |
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Points scored | 728 (36.4 per match) |
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The 2008 Women's Rugby League World Cup was the third staging of the Women's Rugby League World Cup since its inauguration in 2000, and the first since the 2003 tournament. The tournament was held in Australia from 6 November, culminating in the final between Australia and New Zealand on 15 November. It was held at Stockland Park alongside the Police World Cup. Eight teams took part including defending champions New Zealand.[1]
Group stage
Pool A
Team
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Pld
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W
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D
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L
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PF
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PA
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PD
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Pts
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Australia
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3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
154 |
4 |
+150 |
6
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England
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3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
130 |
26 |
+104 |
4
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Russia
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3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
18 |
156 |
-138 |
2
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France
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3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
16 |
132 |
-116 |
0
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England
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54 – 4
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France
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Tries: Gemma Walsh 3 Claire Hall 2 Rachel Twibill Amanda Donaldson Natalie Gilmour Sophie Lazenby Michelle Greenwood
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Report[4][5]
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Australia
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22 – 4
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England
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Tries: Teresa Anderson 2 Tiena Clarke Jo Barrett Goals: Tiena Clarke 2 Tegan Rolfe
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Reports[6][7]
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Tries: Rachel Twibill
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Pool B
Consolation play-offs
Semi-finals
Seventh place
Fifth place
Third place
England
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24 – 0
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Pacific Islands
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Tries: 5 Natalie Gilmour Michelle Greenwood Sophie Lazenby Rachel Twibill Joanne Watmore Goals: 2 Andrea Dobson (2)
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Reports[16][15]
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Final
The final was held at Suncorp Stadium on 15 November.[17]
References
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Qualification | |
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