2008 Women's Rugby League World Cup
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]
| 2008 Women's World Cup | |
|---|---|
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Host country | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Australia |
| Winner |  New Zealand (3rd title) |
| Matches played | 20 |
| Points scored | 728 (36.4 per match) |
Group stage
Pool A
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 154 | 4 | +150 | 6 |
 England |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 130 | 26 | +104 | 4 |
 Russia |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 156 | -138 | 2 |
 France |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 132 | -116 | 0 |
Pool B
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 140 | 8 | +132 | 6 |
| Pacific Islands | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 70 | 108 | -38 | 4 |
 Samoa |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 66 | 32 | +34 | 2 |
 Tonga |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 126 | -108 | 0 |
Semi-finals
Seventh place
Fifth place
Third place
Final
The final was held at Suncorp Stadium on 15 November.[15]
15 November 2008 |
| Australia |
0 – 34 | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Reports[16][17] Video[18] |
Try: Hina (2), Whatu-Simpkins (2), Avaiki, Tapu, Tua-Davidson Goal: Hina (3) |
References
- http://www.sportingpulse.com/comp_info.cgi?a=ROUND&compID=79210&c=7-2131-0-0-0
- "England women shine in World Cup". BBC. 6 November 2008. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
- Gardiner, Peter (7 November 2008). "Hancock stars as Jillaroos romp home". Sunshine Coast Daily. p. 22.
- "England women shine in World Cup". BBC. 9 November 2008. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
- "England's women reach semi-finals". BBC. 10 November 2008. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
- Gardiner, Peter (11 November 2008). "Poms Put In Place". Sunshine Coast Daily. p. 40.
- "Kiwi Ferns v Pacific nations". YouTube. NZ Rugby League. 3 August 2017 [2008]. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- "Kiwi Ferns v Tonga". YouTube. NZ Rugby League. 4 August 2017 [2008]. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- "Kiwi Ferns v Samoa". YouTube. NZ Rugby League. 3 August 2017 [2008]. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- Tuxworth, Jon (13 November 2008). "Sister Act". Sunshine Coast Daily. p. 48.
- "All credit to gutsy Russia – with love from Aussie fans". Sunshine Coast Daily. 14 November 2008. p. 26.
- "Kiwi Ferns v England". YouTube. NZ Rugby League. 3 August 2017 [2008]. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- "English pride comes to the fore". Sunshine Coast Daily. 15 November 2008. p. 106.
- "England Women come third in Rugby League World Cup". England Rugby League. Archived from the original on 28 December 2008. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
- Kiwi Ferns and NZ Police progress RLWC08, 14 November 2008
- "Kiwi ferns destroy Australia to retain title". stuff.co.nz. 31 January 2009. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
- "Ferns girls too strong - league world cup". Daily Telegraph. 17 November 2008. p. 67.
- "Kiwi Ferns v Australia RLWC 2008 Final". YouTube. NZ Rugby League. 3 August 2017 [2008]. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
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