Rugby League World Cup 2008 - Australia
Ok Rugby World Cup fans here we go. Aussies can celebrate with Australia the 2008 host nation for the Rugby World Cup for both the men’s and women’s competitions.
Show your support for our Kangaroos at one of the many matches being played around the country.
First game kicks off on October 22, and the final will be held at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on the 22 November. Lets make sure our team knows we want them to win and keep the title at home!
Australia has managed to win 9 victories out of the 12 World Cups to date.
And let’s make sure we lend our support to the Jillaroos women’s team this year. The current title holder is New Zealand, and our home team has never won a title. We are hoping this year for that to change with the home side advantage. If you live on the Sunshine Coast then make your way to Stockland Park and show your support!
Women’s Teams and Pools
| Pool 1 | Pool 2 |
|---|---|
| Australia (Jillaroos) | France |
| England | Tonga |
| New Zealand | Russia |
| Pacific Islands | Samoa |
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When to Watch (Women's)
(Full Game Listing – all games are being played at Stockland Park, Kawana, QLD)
| Game | Date | Brisbane Time # | Watch it on |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand v Pacific Islands |
Thu, 6 Nov 08 | 2pm | To be advised |
| England v Russia | Thu, 6 Nov 08 | 3.30pm | To be advised |
| Tonga v Samoa | Thu, 6 Nov 08 | 5pm | To be advised |
| France v Australia | Thu, 6 Nov 08 | 6.30pm | To be advised |
| New Zealand v Tonga | Sat, 8 Nov 08 | 12pm | To be advised |
| Samoa v Pacific Islands | Sat, 8 Nov 08 | 1.30pm | To be advised |
| England v France | Sat, 8 Nov 08 | 1.30pm | To be advised |
| Australia v Russia | Sat, 8 Nov 08 | 4.30pm | To be advised |
| New Zealand v Samoa | Mon, 10 Nov 08 | 12.30pm | To be advised |
| Tonga v Pacific Islands | Mon, 10 Nov 08 | 2pm | To be advised |
| France v Russia | Mon, 10 Nov 08 | 3.30pm | To be advised |
| England v Australia | Mon, 10 Nov 08 | 5pm | To be advised |
| 3rd Pool A v 4th Pool B | Wed, 12 Nov 08 | 11am | To be advised |
| 3rd Pool B v 4th Pool A | Wed, 12 Nov 08 | 12.30pm | To be advised |
| 1st Pool A v 2nd Pool B | Wed, 12 Nov 08 | 3.30pm | To be advised |
| 1st Pool B v 2nd Pool A | Wed, 12 Nov 08 | 6.30pm | To be advised |
| Women’s Playoff 7 v 8 | Fri, 14 Nov 08 | 3pm | To be advised |
| Women’s Playoff 5 v 6 | Fri, 14 Nov 08 | 4.30pm | To be advised |
| Women’s Playoff 3 v 4 | Fri, 14 Nov 08 | 6pm | To be advised |
| FINAL | Sat, 15 Nov 08 | 4.55pm | To be advised |
# All other states please check relevant broadcasters information for match times.
RUGBY LEAGUE News
| Price in tears over missing Sonny |
| 01/06/2009 05:59 PM |
| WARRIORS captain Steve Price was forced to fight back tears as he spoke about the disappearance of teammate Sonny Fai. |
| You go, I'll be right: Fai |
| 01/06/2009 12:00 AM |
| MOMENTS after saving his young brother from a rip, rising New Zealand rugby league player Sonny Fai told him to go: "I'll be right, I'll get back." |
| Young giant on the brink of greatness |
| 01/06/2009 12:00 AM |
| SONNY Fai was one of the faces of Generation Next - a 109kg destroyer who, according to the experts, was on his way to becoming a future superstar of the game. |
| Warriors join search for Fai |
| 01/05/2009 03:50 PM |
| WARRIORS players, coaching staff, and club officials have joinedSonny Fai's family and friends in scouring the west coast location where he was last seen. |
| NRL star missing, presumed dead |
| 01/05/2009 11:12 AM |
| WARRIORS player Sonny Fai is missing, presumed drowned, after a training session at Bethell's Beach in west Auckland, New Zealand, on Sunday. |
| Stuart factor swings Maitua |
| 01/03/2009 12:00 AM |
| CRONULLA have won the race for Reni Maitua, the axed Bulldogs forward signing for 2009 because of the chance to play under sacked australia coach Ricky Stuart. |
| Folau lands lucrative deals |
| 01/03/2009 12:00 AM |
| THREE years ago, Israel Folau was an unknown teen playing touch football in the playground at Marsden State High in Brisbane. |
| Maitua signs with Sharks |
| 01/02/2009 06:00 PM |
| RENI Maitua has ended speculation over his future by signing a one-year deal with the Cronulla Sharks. |
| Reni to make the Maitua decision |
| 01/02/2009 12:00 AM |
| AXED Bulldog Reni Maitua is expected to decide on his future in the next few days, with four clubs in the hunt to sign the in-demand forward. |
| Pressure eases on Lockyer |
| 01/01/2009 12:00 AM |
| BRISBANE have planned a slow and easy approach to Darren Lockyer's 2009 NRL campaign with the veteran skipper excused from next week's pre-season camp at Coffs Harbour. |
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Our Aussie Team Mates (Women’s)
| Name | State |
|---|---|
| ANDERSON,Teresa | QLD | BACKHOUSE, Nicole | NSW | BAILEY, Tracey | QLD | BARRETT, Joanne | QLD | BLAZEJEWSKI, Jamie | NSW | CLARK, Teina | NSW | EDWARDS, Melissa | QLD | ELLIOTT, Erin | QLD | FIAOLA, Lisa | NSW | FRASER, Neena | QLD | HANCOCK, Stephanie | QLD | JOHNSON, Suzanne | QLD | KUNST, Renae | QLD | McGRATH, Denise | NSW | MURPHY, Karyn | QLD | NORRIS, Tahnee (captain) | QLD | PALMER, Jess | NSW | PENNELL, Kylie | NSW | ROLFE, Tegan | QLD | SOLOMONA, Amie | QLD | TURNER, Deanna | QLD | WESTERA, Tarah | QLD | WILSON, Elianna | NSW |
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