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2008 Rugby League World Cup
The 2008 Rugby League World Cup was the thirteenth World Cup for men’s rugby league national teams. It was held between 26 October and 22 November and was won by New Zealand, who defeated Australia 34–20 in the final in one of the greatest upsets in the sports history. Originally there was a plan to hold a World Cup in Australia in 2004, however the lack of competitiveness at the 2000 World Cup and rise of the Tri-Nations between Australia, New Zealand and Great Britain meant that plans for another World Cup were shelved. For the World Cup to regain some credibility, the number of teams was reduced to ten with Australia, England, France, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand automatically qualifying and a qualifying tournament to determine the other five teams. The tournament ended a year of celebrations commemorating the centenary of the game in the southern hemisphere and was part of the Festival of World Cups. Format Qualification The hosts, Australia, were given ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnathan Thurston
Johnathan Dean Thurston (born 25 April 1983) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the National Rugby League (NRL). Thurston was an Australian international, Queensland State of Origin and Indigenous All Stars representative, playing at or , and was a noted goal-kicker. Thurston has been an assistant coach of the Queensland rugby league team since 2021. Johnathan Thurston started his career at the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs, where he won the 2004 NRL premiership. He moved to the North Queensland Cowboys in 2005, playing in that year's grand final. In that year, he made his debut for Queensland, before making his Australian debut in 2006. He was the 2008 Wally Lewis medalist for State of Origin player of the series. Also in 2008, he was named as halfback of the Australian Aboriginal team of the century. Thurston was the only player to play in all 24 games of Queensland's eight-year State of Origin winning streak from 2006, having pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scotland National Rugby League Team
The Scotland national rugby league team represent Scotland in international rugby league football tournaments. Following the break-up of the Great Britain national rugby league team, Great Britain team in 2007, Scottish players play solely for Scotland, apart from occasional Southern Hemisphere tours, for which the Great Britain team is expected to be revived. The team is nicknamed ''the Bravehearts''.2008 World Cup – Scotland Retrieved on 23 July 2008. Though its foundations may date back to as early as 1904, the team formally began in 1995, making them the newest international rugby league team in Great Britain. In their first match they played Ireland national rugby league team, Ireland, losing narrowly. Since then, Ireland has become the team's main rival, the two teams having played each other many t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Kearney
Stephen Peter Kearney (born 11 June 1972) is a New Zealand professional rugby league football coach who until 2020 was the head coach of the New Zealand Warriors in the NRL and a former player. A New Zealand national captain and second-row forward, Kearney's club football career, which spanned from the early 1990s to the mid-2000s, was played for the Randwick Kingfishers, Western Suburbs Magpies, Auckland Warriors, Melbourne Storm (with whom he won the 1999 NRL Premiership), and Hull F.C. (with whom he won the 2005 Challenge Cup). Kearney was previously the head coach of the New Zealand national team, with whom he won the 2008 World Cup and 2011 Four Nations tournaments. He also previously coached the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League. Background Kearney was born in Paraparaumu, New Zealand. Playing career A Kapiti Bears junior, Kearney played for the Junior Kiwis between 1989 and 1991, becoming the side's captain for the 1991 series against Great Britain. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Grix
Scott Byron Grix (born 1 May 1984) is a former Ireland international rugby league footballer who last played as a for Halifax Panthers in the Championship. He previously played for the Doncaster Dragons, Halifax, Leigh Centurions and the Widnes Vikings in National League One. Grix also played for the Limoux Grizzlies in the Elite One Championship, and Wakefield Trinity in the Super League in two separate spells. He also played for the Huddersfield Giants in two separate spells in the top flight, and spent time on loan from Huddersfield at Halifax in the Championship. On 22 September 2021 he announced his retirement at the age of 37. Background Grix was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. International career Grix is an Ireland international, making his début in 2006 against Russia. He was named as captain of the Ireland squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, and was one of his countries better players in the tournament. He later relinquished the captaincy to Li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Kelly (rugby League)
Andy Kelly (born 8 November 1960), also known by the nicknames of "Boot", and "Big Andy", is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s, and Coach (sport), coached in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. He played at representative level for England national rugby league team, England, and at club level for Wakefield Trinity (two spells) (Captain (sports), captain), Hull Kingston Rovers and the Illawarra Steelers (unused Substitution (sport), substitute in the 24-8 victory over Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Endeavour Field, Sydney on Sunday 24 June 1984), as a , and has coached at representative level for Ireland national rugby league team, Ireland, and at club level for Wakefield Trinity, Wakefield Trinity/Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Newcastle Thunder, Gateshead Thunder, Featherstone Rovers and the Dewsbury Rams. Background Andy Kelly was born in Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. Playing career Hull Kingston Rovers Kelly played ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerome Guisset
Jerome (; ; ; – 30 September 420), also known as Jerome of Stridon, was an early Christian presbyter, priest, Confessor of the Faith, confessor, theologian, translator, and historian; he is commonly known as Saint Jerome. He is best known for his translation of the Bible into Latin (the translation that became known as the Vulgate) and his commentaries on the whole Bible. Jerome attempted to create a translation of the Old Testament based on a Hebrew version, rather than the Septuagint, as Vetus Latina, prior Latin Bible translations had done. His list of writings is extensive. In addition to his biblical works, he wrote polemical and historical essays, always from a theologian's perspective. Jerome was known for his teachings on Christian moral life, especially those in cosmopolitan centers such as Rome. He often focused on women's lives and identified how a woman devoted to Jesus should live her life. This focus stemmed from his close patron relationships with several pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Monie
John Stephen Monie (born 6 October 1946) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s, and coached in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. He is probably best known for his coaching career where he won premierships in both Australia and England. Playing career Monie was a Standoff who played for his local club on the Central Coast, Woy Woy. After playing in over 100 first grade games for Woy Woy, in 1968 he moved to the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. In 1968, in a game against Newtown, he became the first Cronulla player to score four tries in a match. He was named the Sharks' Player of the Year in 1969. Monie played for the Cronulla side for three seasons, almost making the Australian touring team.Dave Hadfiellessons of the quiet man from Woy Woy''The Independent'', 29 April 1993 Coaching career Monie began his coaching career at his old Woy Woy club. However he soon moved back to Parramatta to act as an assistant coach under the leg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wes Naiqama
Wes Naiqama (born 19 October 1982) is a Fijian Australian former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the London Broncos in the English Championship. He won 14 caps for the Fiji national rugby league team. He primarily played as a and er, but can also fill in at . He is the older brother of Huddersfield Giants player and fellow Fiji international, Kevin Naiqama. Background Naiqama was born in Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia. Playing career Early career Naiqama played his junior football for the Arncliffe Scots and attended James Cook Boys Technology High School before being signed by the St. George Illawarra Dragons. In 2002, he scored 38 points, 5 tries and 9 goals in a Jersey Flegg game for the St. George club against the North Sydney Bears. St. George Illawarra Dragons In Round 4 of the 2005 NRL season he made his NRL debut for St. George Illawarra against the Canberra Raiders. Naiqama played 20 games for the club in his debut season incl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Dakuitoga
Josaia Rabele "Joe" Dakuitoga (born 25 September 1965), also known as Jo Rabele, is a Fijian professional rugby league coach who is the current coach of the Fiji Women aka Fiji Bulikula, and a former professional rugby league footballer. In his playing career, Dakuitoga was a founding member of the national team at the 1992 Rugby League World Sevens. He played for the Penrith Panthers and the Sheffield Eagles, and represented Fiji at the 1995 World Cup. He was later the coach of the Fijian team at the 2008 World Cup. Playing career Dakuitoga played for the Penrith Panthers in the NSWRL Premiership, playing in seven matches between 1994 and 1995. He was selected for the Fijian squad in the 1995 World Cup. Following this tournament he signed with the Sheffield Eagles along with teammates Waisale Sovatabua and Malakai Yasa Kaunaivalu. Dakuitoga spent two seasons at the Eagles. Coaching career While coaching the Nadera Panthers in the Fiji National Rugby League competitio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamie Peacock
James Darryl Peacock MBE, (born 14 December 1977) is an English motivational speaker, leadership mentor and former professional rugby league footballer. Peacock began his career with Bradford Bulls in 1998, which also included a loan spell at Featherstone Rovers, he made a name for himself playing in the winning three Grand Finals before a move to Leeds Rhinos in 2006. At Leeds, Peacock won six more Grand Finals and became one of the most decorated players in British rugby league history. After briefly returning in 2015 Peacock played four games for Hull Kingston Rovers in 2016. Peacock made his England debut at the 2000 World Cup and his Great Britain debut the following year as well as representing Yorkshire. Background Born in Leeds, Peacock is a product of Bradford Bulls' junior programme, having played as a junior for Stanningley RLFC. On his way to becoming a first team regular for Bradford, Jamie spent a month on loan at Featherstone Rovers making four appearances ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Smith (rugby League B
Tony Smith may refer to: Sportsmen * Tony Smith (American football) (born 1970), former professional American football player who played running back for the Atlanta Falcons * Tony Smith (footballer, born 1952), Australian rules football player for Carlton * Tony Smith (footballer, born 1966), Australian rules football player for Sydney * Tony Smith (baseball) (1884–1965), player for the Brooklyn Superbas and Washington Senators * Tony Smith (basketball) (born 1968), retired American professional basketball player * Tony Smith (cricketer, born 1951), South African cricketer * Tony Smith (cricketer, born 1961), English cricketer * Tony Smith (rugby league, born 1967), Australian rugby league footballer and coach * Tony Smith (rugby league, born 1970), English rugby league footballer and coach * Tony Smith (footballer, born 1957), football defender who played for Peterborough, Halifax and Hartlepool * Tony Smith (footballer, born 1973), Scottish-born footballer who played for Airdri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darren Lockyer
Darren James Lockyer (born 24 March 1977) is an Australian television commentator and former professional rugby league footballer. Lockyer was an Australian international and Queensland State representative captain, who played his entire professional career with the Brisbane Broncos. He is considered one of the greatest players of all time in two positions, fullback and five-eighth. During his 16-year career he set appearance records for his club, state and country, and also set additional all-time records for most National Rugby League appearances, most State of Origin appearances, most games as captain and most tries for the Australian national team. As a , Lockyer won three grand finals and one as a five-eighth with the Broncos, a World Cup with Australia, and the Golden Boot Award for the world's best player. He was named in Queensland Rugby League's Team of the Century (1909–2008) at fullback. He switched positions to in 2004 and went on to win a fourth grand final ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
