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Benjamin Garcia
Benjamin Garcia (born 5 April 1993) is a French professional rugby league footballer who plays as a forward and for the Catalans Dragons in the Super League and France at international level. He spent time with the Penrith Panthers as part of their squad during the 2016 NRL season. Background He was born in Apt, Vaucluse, France. He is of Spanish and Algerian descent. Playing career A SO Avignon junior and French junior international representative, Garcia moved to Australia to play for the Wynnum Manly Seagulls in the FOGS Colts Challenge in 2012. After winning the Seagulls' FOGS Colts player of the year award, Garcia moved into the Brisbane Broncos' National Youth Competition squad in 2013. In June 2013, he moved to the Catalans Dragons mid-season on a two-year contract, making his Super League debut against the Leeds Rhinos on 31 August 2013. On 10 June 2015, Garcia signed a two-year contract with Penrith of the National Rugby League, starting in 2016. Garcia was na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apt, Vaucluse
Apt (; Provençal Occitan: ''At / Ate'' in both classical and Mistralian norms) is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. It lies on the left bank of the Calavon, east of Avignon. It is the principal town of the Luberon mountains. The town is known for defining the Aptian age of the Early Cretaceous. Geography Apt lies north of Aix-en-Provence and the river Durance, in the valley of the river Calavon, (also called the Coulon), and at the foot of the north-facing slopes of the Luberon mountain. Geological age Apt is the etymological source of the Aptian, an age in the geologic timescale, a subdivision of the Early or Lower Cretaceous epoch or series and encompasses the time from 125.0 ± 1.0 Ma to 112.0 ± 1.0 Ma (million years ago), approximately. The original type locality is in the vicinity of Apt. The Aptian was introduced in scientific literature by French palaeontologist Alcide d'Orbigny in 1840. Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 NRL Auckland Nines
The 2016 NRL Auckland Nines (known as the Downer NRL Auckland Nines due to sponsorship) was the third NRL Auckland Nines competition. It was held on 6–7 February 2016 at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand. As with previous tournaments, it was contested by all sixteen National Rugby League teams. The prize money was . The draw was released on 18 November 2015. The same pool names were used as the 2015 tournament's. The pool names were: Hunua, Waiheke, Rangitoto and Piha. The event included two international women's teams, the Kiwiferns and the Jillaroos, who competed in a three-game series. Originally to be sponsored by Dick Smith, the tournament was instead sponsored by Downer Group after Dick Smith went into receivership. The Parramatta Eels who won the tournament were later stripped of the title due to salary cap breaches. Tournament Games Hunua pool Rangitoto pool Waiheke pool Piha pool Finals Quarterfinals Semi-finals ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 Rugby League Four Nations
The 2016 Rugby League Four Nations tournament (known as the 2016 Ladbrokes Four Nations, for sponsorship purposes) was the fifth staging of the Rugby League Four Nations tournament and was played in England in October and November. The series was contested by Australia, England, New Zealand and Scotland, who qualified for their first Four Nations by winning the 2014 European Cup. The final was played on 20 November, with Australia winning its third tournament, defeating New Zealand. History The 2016 tournament is the fifth Four Nations series to be planned before the 2017 Rugby League World Cup, with the venues rotating between Europe and the South Pacific. In addition to automatic inclusions Australia, England and New Zealand, Scotland qualified for the tournament by defeating France in the final of the 2014 European Cup. England have previously co-hosted tournaments with other European nations and the Rugby Football League (RFL) planned to take a game up into Scotland but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 European Cup
The 2015 European Cup was an international rugby league football tournament. The tournament took place between 16 October and 7 November in Wales, France, Scotland and Ireland. Scotland were the defending champions. Four teams competed in the 2015 event; Wales, Scotland, France and Ireland. Wales were crowned 2015 European Cup champions after winning all of their games putting them on top of the table with the maximum points tally of 6. After the tournament's last game there would be no European Cup tournament until the 2018 Championship due to the events occurring such as the 2016 Four Nations, 2017 World Cup qualifying competitions and the 2017 World Cup Finals. Teams Squads France Head Coach: Richard Agar *On 1 October, Richard Agar named the following 23 players as part of his squad in preparation for the tournament. Ireland Head Coach: Mark Aston *On 2 October, Mark Aston named the following 22 players as part of his squad in preparation for the tournament. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 European Cup
The 2014 European Cup was an international rugby league football tournament. The tournament took place in England, Wales, France, Ireland and Scotland between 17 October and 2 November. It was announced beforehand that the winner of the tournament would qualify for the 2016 Four Nations, and also that if Ireland or Wales won tournament, they will automatically qualify for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup (due to the World Cup qualifying tournament taking place at the same time as the 2016 Four Nations). France and Scotland had already qualified for that tournament. The England Knights were defending Champions but they did not compete in this year's tournament. Four teams competed in the 2014 event; Scotland, Ireland, France and Wales. Scotland were crowned champions on points differential, and subsequently won their first European Cup title. Scotland therefore qualified for the 2016 Four Nations, which will be their first appearance in a Four Nations tournament. Teams Squads ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 Rugby League World Cup Group B
2013 Rugby League World Cup Group B is one of the four groups in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup. The group comprises New Zealand, France, Papua New Guinea and Samoa. Ladder ''All times are local'' – UTC+0/GMT ''in English venues''. UTC+1/ CET ''in French venues''. UTC+0/ WET ''in Irish venues''. UTC+0/GMT in ''Welsh venues''. Papua New Guinea vs France New Zealand vs Samoa New Zealand vs France Papua New Guinea vs Samoa New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea The 18,180 attendance was higher than all but one of Leeds Rhinos' home Super League The Super League (officially known as the Betfred Super League due to sponsorship from Betfred and legally known as Super League Europe), is the top-level of the British rugby league system. At present the league consists of twelve teams, of ... attendances for 2013. France vs Samoa References External links {{Rlwc13 2013 Rugby League World Cup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 Rugby League World Cup
The 2013 Rugby League World Cup was the fourteenth staging of the Rugby League World Cup and took place in England, Wales, France and Ireland. between 26 October and 30 November 2013. It was the main event of the year's Festival of World Cups. Fourteen teams contested the tournament: Australia, England, New Zealand, Samoa, Wales, Fiji, France, Papua New Guinea, Ireland national rugby league team, Ireland, Scotland national rugby league team, Scotland, Tonga national rugby league team, Tonga, Cook Islands national rugby league team, Cook Islands, Italy national rugby league team, Italy and the United States national rugby league team, United States. The latter two were competing in the Rugby League World Cup for the first time. New Zealand were the defending champions, having defeated Australia in 2008 Rugby League World Cup, 2008. Australia won the tournament, beating New Zealand 34–2 in the final to lift the trophy for the tenth time. In terms of attendance, exposure an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mathias Pala
Mathias Pala (born 14 June 1989) is a French rugby league footballer who currently plays for RC Baho XIII in the Elite Two Championship. He previously played for the Catalans Dragons in the Super League and their feeder club Saint-Esteve XIII Catalan in the Elite One Championship and English club Leigh Centurions. He plays as a . Background Pala was born in Carpentras, France and trained in Limoux. Career He has previously played in the Super League for the Catalans Dragons and in Australia with the Balmain Tigers. He represented France in 2011 against England. He is of Italian descent. He has also played for France in the 2012 Autumn International Series The 2012 Autumn International Series is a rugby league tri-series between England, France and Wales Wales ( cy, Cymru ) is a Countries of the United Kingdom, country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the Wales ... as well as the 2014 European Cup. Pala returned to the international s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clément Soubeyras
Clément Soubeyras is a French rugby league footballer who plays for AS Carcassonne in the Elite One Championship. He plays as a or . Playing career Soubeyras made his senior debut for Carpentras XIII in 2008. He left the club in 2011 and moved to Pia Donkeys, before joining AS Carcassonne in 2013. International career Soubeyras represented France at junior level. He was called into the senior squad and made his debut against Wales in 2012. He was named in the France squad for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup The 2013 Rugby League World Cup was the fourteenth staging of the Rugby League World Cup and took place in England, Wales, France and Ireland. between 26 October and 30 November 2013. It was the main event of the year's Festival of World Cup ..., however he was forced to pull out due to injury prior to the tournament and was replaced by Benjamin Garcia. Soubeyras played in the 2014 European Cup. References Living people AS Carcassonne players Baroudeurs d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 Autumn International Series
The 2012 Autumn International Series is a rugby league tri-series between England, France and Wales Wales ( cy, Cymru ) is a Countries of the United Kingdom, country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the Wales–England border, east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, the Celtic Sea to the south west and the .... ''englandrl.co.uk'' Teams France vs Wales Wales vs England England vs France Final References {{2012 in Rugby League International Series, 2012[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021 Super League Grand Final
The 2021 Super League Grand Final was the 24th official Grand Final and championship-deciding game of Super League XXVI. The game was contested between Catalans Dragons and St Helens at Old Trafford. Background The two finalists finished first and second in the regular season with Catalans winning 19 of their 23 games and St Helens 16 out of 21. These league positions earned both clubs the chance to go to the second (semi-final) round of the play-offs and home advantage in their semi-final matches. Route to the final Catalans Dragons Catalans finished first in the regular season, to claim their first League Leaders Shield since entering the competition in 2000. In their semi-final, they played Hull KR, the lowest ranked winning team from the elimination finals. Catalans won the match 28–10, with tries from Benjamin Garcia, Josh Drinkwater, Arthur Mourgue, Fouad Yaha and Joe Chan to reach their first ever grand final, and becoming the first non English team in super league e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium (branded as Wembley Stadium connected by EE for sponsorship reasons) is a football stadium in Wembley, London. It opened in 2007 on the site of the Wembley Stadium (1923), original Wembley Stadium, which was demolished from 2002 to 2003. The stadium hosts major football matches including home matches of the England national football team, and the FA Cup Final. Wembley Stadium is owned by the governing body of English football, the Football Association (the FA), whose headquarters are in the stadium, through its subsidiary Wembley National Stadium Ltd (WNSL). With 90,000 seats, it is the List of stadiums in the United Kingdom by capacity, largest stadium in the UK and List of European stadiums by capacity, the second-largest stadium in Europe. Designed by Populous (company), Populous and Foster and Partners, the stadium is crowned by the Wembley Arch which serves aesthetically as a landmark across London as well as structurally, with the arch supporting over 75% ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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