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2013 Rugby League World Cup Group C
2013 Rugby League World Cup Group C is one of the four groups in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup. The group comprises Scotland national rugby league team, Scotland, Tonga national rugby league team, Tonga, and Italy national rugby league team, Italy. Ladder ''All times are local'' – UTC+0/Greenwich Mean Time, GMT Tonga vs Scotland Scotland vs Italy Tonga vs Italy Wales vs Italy (Inter-group) Note: The match between Wales and Italy was an additional inter-group match. Tonga vs Cook Islands (Inter-group) Note: The match between Tonga and Cook Islands is an additional inter-group match. Scotland vs United States (Inter-group) Note: The match between Scotland and United States is an additional inter-group match. 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] |
Shayne Hayne
Kevin John "Shayne" Hayne (born 31 October 1967 in Wellington, New South Wales,) is an Australian former rugby league referee. He officiated in the National Rugby League, City vs Country Origin, State of Origin series, All Stars Matches, the 2008 World Cup and the 2009, 2010, 2013 and 2014 NRL Grand Finals. Early career Hayne spent most of his early life in Muswellbrook, his family having moved there in 1968. He went to South Muswellbrook Primary School, then Muswellbrook High School. As a child, Hayne played rugby union and rugby league, before making a career in the latter sport. He played for the Muswellbrook Rams in the Group 21 competition, up until his retirement in 1994, after losing the grand final for a third time running. Hayne obtained his state-school refereeing badge at the age of 16, and his senior badge at the age of 18. He soon became one of the top referees in the Group 21 competition. In 2000, Hayne joined the NRL's referee recruitment program, travel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ukuma Ta'ai
Ucuma is a town and municipality in Huambo Province, Angola. The municipality had a population of 55,054 in 2014. References Populated places in Huambo Province Municipalities of Angola {{Angola-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Murdoch-Masila
Ben Murdoch-Masila (born 7 February 1991) is a Tonga international rugby league footballer who plays as a and for the St George Illawarra Dragons in the NRL. He played for the Wests Tigers and the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League, and the Salford Red Devils and the Warrington Wolves in the Super League. Background Murdoch-Masila was born in Otahuhu, New Zealand and is of Tongan descent. Playing career Murdoch-Masila played junior football with Otahuhu Black. He undertook a scholarship with Wests Tigers at Keebra Park High School and was a member of the team that won the 2009 Arrive Alive Cup. Murdoch-Masila weighed 150 kg when he arrived at Keebra Park, dropping 40 kg before he joined the Wests Tigers NYC team. Murdoch-Masila made his NRL debut in the first round of the 2010 NRL semi finals against the Sydney Roosters. He is one of very few players to have made his first appearance in a finals match. In 2011, Murdoch-Masila made a further seven app ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Taumalolo
Vaai "Jason" Taumalolo (born 31 May 1993) is a professional rugby league footballer who captains and plays as a or forward for the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL. He has played for Tonga and New Zealand at international level. Taumalolo played for the NRL All Stars and he was a member of the Cowboys' 2015 NRL Grand Final and 2016 World Club Challenge winning sides, and won the Dally M Medal in 2016. Background Taumalolo was born in Auckland, New Zealand to parents Tominika and Vaai Akolo, and is of Tongan descent. Enrolled in primary school under his given name, Vaai, his teacher was unable to pronounce it correctly, instead deciding to call him "Jason". He grew up in Mangere and started playing rugby league at the age of 4 for the Papakura Sea Eagles and attended De La Salle College along with older brother Warner. At age 13, he moved to Townsville after being scouted and signed to a scholarship by the North Queensland Cowboys while playing for a touring New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fuifui Moimoi
Fuifui Moimoi (born 26 September 1980) is a rugby league footballer who plays as a . He most notably played for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League (NRL) from 2004 to 2014, in addition to playing for Leigh Centurions in the RFL Championship from 2015 to 2016 and for Toronto Wolfpack in in 2017, Workington Town and Rochdale Hornets. A New Zealand and Tonga international representative forward, Moimoi made over 200 NRL appearances for Parramatta where he attained cult status among Parramatta fans. In 2018, he briefly played rugby union for Bradford & Bingley RFC. Background He was born in Nuku'alofa, Tonga. His brother-in-law is NFL player Star Lotulelei. Playing career 2000s A Point Chevalier Pirates and Glenora Bears junior, Moimoi was spotted by then New Zealand Warriors coach Daniel Anderson in 2002 while playing in the Bartercard Cup for the Mt Albert Lions. Moimoi then joined the South Sydney Rabbitohs for the 2003 NRL season as a trialist but departed t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siliva Havili
Siliva Havili (born 18 February 1993) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a and for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League (NRL). He has played for both Tonga and New Zealand at international level. He previously played for the New Zealand Warriors, the St. George Illawarra Dragons and the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League. Background Havili was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He was educated at St Paul's College, Auckland. Playing career Early career An Otara Scorpions junior, Havili signed with the New Zealand Warriors and has played in their NYC side in the 2011, 2012 and 2013 seasons. Havili has also played for the Auckland Vulcans in the NSW Cup. Havili was a Junior Kiwi in 2011 and 2012. 2013 On 20 April 2013, Havili made his international debut for Tonga against Samoa in the Pacific Rugby League International at Penrith Stadium. Havili started at hooker in the Tongan 36–4 victory. On 8 October 2013, Havili was select ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain (sports)
In team sport, captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field. In either case, it is a position that indicates honor and respect from one's teammates – recognition as a leader by one's peers. In association football and cricket, a captain is also known as a skipper. Various sports have differing roles and responsibilities for team captains. Depending on the sport, team captains may be given the responsibility of interacting with game officials regarding application and interpretation of the rules. In many team sports, the captains represent their respective teams when the match official does the coin toss at the beginning of the game. The team captain, in some sports, is selected by the team coach, who may consider factors ranging from playing ability to leadership to serving as a good moral example to t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brent Kite
Brent Kite (born 7 March 1981) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. A Tonga and Australia international, and New South Wales State of Origin representative front-row forward, he played club football for the St. George Illawarra Dragons, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and Penrith Panthers. Kite was named the Clive Churchill Medallist for his performance in the 2008 NRL Grand Final, in which he helped steer Manly-Warringah to a 40–0 thumping of the Melbourne Storm, scoring a try. Background He was born in Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia. Kite is of Tongan descent. Early career And played junior football with the Queanbeyan Blues. He represented the Australian Schoolboys side their tour of New Zealand in 1998. He spent three years with the Canberra Raiders' lower grades sides following his graduation from Erindale College. Professional playing career In late 2000 he travelled to Europe to play for the Tonga national ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Foster (rugby League)
Daniel Foster, also known by the nickname of "Fozzie", is an Australia-born Tonga international rugby league footballer who plays for the Easts Tigers in the Queensland Cup. Background Born in Maitland, New South Wales, Australia, Foster is of Tongan descent through his mother. Playing career He played his junior rugby league for the Western Suburbs Rosellas before being signed by the Newcastle Knights. Foster played for the Penrith Panthers' NYC team in 2012 and 2013, captaining the team in their 42-30 Grand Final win over the New Zealand Warriors on 6 October 2013. He played for the Panthers' NSW Cup side in 2014 and 2015. On 26 October 2015, Foster signed a two-year deal with the Easts Tigers, a feeder club to the Melbourne Storm. Representative career Foster made his international debut for Tonga on 20 April 2013 in their Pacific Rugby League match against Samoa. He was a member of Tonga's 2013 World Cup campaign, playing in all three of their group stage matches. Foster ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sosaia Feki
Sosaia Feki (born 9 May 1991), anglicised Josiah Feki, also known by the nickname of "The PM" is a Tonga international rugby league footballer who plays on the for Western Suburbs Red Devils in the Illawarra Rugby League. He played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the NRL, and was part of the Cronulla team that won their maiden premiership title in the 2016 season. Background Feki was born in Auckland, New Zealand and is of Tongan descent. Feki played his junior football for the Bay Roskill Vikings before being signed by the New Zealand Warriors. Feki played for the Warriors NYC team in 2010 and 2011. In October 2011, Feki played for the Junior Kiwis. In 2012, Feki joined the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. Playing career 2013 In round 8 of the 2013 NRL season, Feki made his National Rugby League (NRL) début for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks as a in the 21-20 victory over the Newcastle Knights at Hunter Stadium. In his second game in Round 9 against the Wests Tigers a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jorge Taufua
Jorge Taufua () (born 23 October 1991) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a er for Wakefield Trinity in the Betfred Super League. He has played for both Tonga and Samoa at international level. Taufua has previously played for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in the NRL and for the New South Wales City side. Background Taufua was born in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia to a Tongan father and a New Zealand mother of Samoan descent. Jorge has 12 siblings including his "half" siblings from his father's side, most of them were born in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Taufua played his junior football for the Toongabbie Tigers and Wentworthville Magpies whilst attending The Hills Sports High School before being signed by the Parramatta Eels. Playing career Early career Taufua played for the Eels' Toyota Cup (Under-20s) team in 2010. In 2011, Taufua signed with the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. He played for the Sea Eagles' Toyota Cup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
