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2021 Men's Rugby League World Cup Qualification
The 2021 Men's Rugby League World Cup qualification was the qualifying process which will decide the 8 teams that would join the 8 quarter-finalists from the 2017 World Cup including the hosts England, who received an automatic spot, at the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. The process commenced in June 2018, with the commencement of the 2018–19 Rugby League European Championship C tournament, which acted as the first round for European qualification. Background In October 2016, England was announced as the host the tournament, granting them automatic qualification. In March 2017, the RLIF confirmed that the 8 quarter-finalists from the 2017 World Cup would receive automatic qualification to the 2021 tournament, along with details of how many slots each region will be allocated: "Seven teams will be qualified from Europe, six from the Asia-Pacific, two from the Americas, and one from a play-off series hosted in Middle East/Africa." Because Lebanon gained automatic qualification, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Rugby League World Cup Qualification
The 2017 Rugby League World Cup qualifying process began on 9 May 2015 with the 2015 Rugby League European Championship C, 2015 European Championship C. In August 2014, it was announced that seven of the eight quarter-finalists at the 2013 Rugby League World Cup, 2013 tournament would receive automatic qualification. Fourteen teams took part in the qualifying process to fill the remaining seven spots. Background Eight teams automatically qualified for the World Cup. Seven of the teams which reached the quarter-finals of the 2013 Rugby League World Cup, 2013 World Cup were granted automatic qualification, along with co-hosts Papua New Guinea. The eighth quarter-finalist, the United States national rugby league team, United States, were denied automatic qualification due to an internal governance dispute and instead forced to enter the qualification process. Qualified teams Americas One team qualified from this region. A three-team round robin tournament was held in Florida in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Ulberg
Paul Ulberg (born 14 November 1995) is a Cook Islands international rugby league footballer who plays as a er for Toulouse Olympique in the Championship He previously played for the London Broncos in the Championship. Background Ulberg was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He is Cook Islands descent. Playing career Club career He came through the youth system at the New Zealand Warriors, before playing for the Norths Devils, Sunshine Coast Falcons and Wests Panthers in the Queensland Cup. London Broncos Ulberg joined London ahead of the 2022 season and was the top try-scorer for the Broncos in the 2022 London Broncos season. Toulouse Olympique On 10 November 2023, it was reported that he had signed for Toulouse Olympique in the RFL Championship on a one-year deal. International career In 2019 Ulberg made his international début for the Cook Islands against South Africa. Ulberg played for the Cook Islands at the 2019 Rugby League World Cup 9s and was named in the team of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Mataora
Sam Mataora (born 20 October 1990) is a Cook Island professional rugby league footballer. He played for the Canberra Raiders and Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League. His positions were and . Background Born in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, Mataora moved to Brisbane, Australia when he was 11 years old and played his junior football for Souths Sunnybank while attending Cavendish State High School. He was then signed by the Canberra Raiders. Playing career Early career In 2009 and 2010, Mataora played for the Canberra Raiders' NYC team. In 2009, he played for the Cook Islands in the 2009 Pacific Cup. 2010 In Round 8 of the 2010 NRL season, Mataora made his NRL debut for the Raiders against the New Zealand Warriors. He played for the Junior Kiwis that year and was named at second-row in the 2010 NYC Team of the Year. 2011 In 2011, Mataora was selected in the Cook Islands 18-man squad to face New Zealand at the end of the year, although the NZRL called off the match due ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rugby League Positions
A rugby league team consists of 13 players on the field, with 4 interchange players on the bench. Each of the 13 players is assigned a position, normally with a standardised number, which reflects their role in attack and defence, although players can take up any position at any time. Players are divided into two general types, forwards and backs. Forwards are generally chosen for their size and strength. They are expected to run with the ball, to attack, and to make tackles. Forwards are required to improve the team's field position thus creating space and time for the backs. Backs are usually smaller and faster, though a big, fast player can be of advantage in the backs. Their roles require speed and ball-playing skills, rather than just strength, to take advantage of the field position gained by the forwards. Typically forwards tend to operate in the centre of the field, while backs operate nearer to the touch-lines, where more space can usually be found. Names and numbering ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brad Takairangi
Brad Takairangi (born 14 June 1989) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a or . He has played for the Cook Islands, New Zealand and the New Zealand Māori at international level. Takairangi previously played for the Parramatta Eels, Sydney Roosters and the Gold Coast Titans in the NRL and Hull KR in the Super League. Background Takairangi was born in Sydney, Australia, and is of Cook Island Māori descent. He played his junior rugby league for the Cronulla-Caringbah Sharks His sister, Kiana Takairangi, represented the Cook Islands national team at the 2017 Women's Rugby League World Cup and played in the Lingerie Football League for the Los Angeles Temptation. Playing career Takairangi played his junior football with the Cronulla-Caringbah Sharks before being signed by the South Sydney Rabbitohs. 2009 In 2009, Takairangi made his international debut for the Cook Islands, kicking 3 conversions in a 22–20 victory over Samoa. 2010 Takairangi played in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kayal Iro
Kayal Roy Iro (born 20 February 2000), also known by the nickname KL, is a Cook Islands professional rugby league footballer who plays as a and er for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the National Rugby League and the Cook Islands at international level. Background Iro is the son of former player Kevin Iro and nephew of coach Tony Iro. He grew up in Rarotonga where he played for the Arorangi Bears, then moved to Auckland at age 14 and attended Mount Albert Grammar School. Playing career New Zealand Warriors In 2019, Iro played for the New Zealand Warriors under 20s, before moving to the Newcastle Knights. Newcastle Knights On 12 November 2019, Iro signed a one-year under 20s contract with the Newcastle Knights. Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks In round 24 of the 2022 NRL season, Iro made his first grade debut for Cronulla in their 16-0 victory over Canterbury. Iro won the New South Wales Cup player of the year for the 2022 NSW Cup season while playing for the Newtown Jets, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Country Rugby League
The Country Rugby League of New South Wales (CRL), formed in 1934 and disbanded in 2019, was the governing body for the sport of rugby league football in areas of New South Wales outside the Sydney, Sydney metropolitan area until it merged with New South Wales Rugby League, NSW Rugby League in 2019. The CRL was superseded by 6 NSWRL Country Divisions represented by 4 members of the nine-person NSWRL board. Despite its name, the CRL also governed rugby league in the Australian Capital Territory. Apart from selecting a Country Origin side to play in the annual City vs Country Origin game, the CRL administered many senior and junior competitions across the state. History In New South Wales, Newcastle, New South Wales, Newcastle was the first city outside Sydney to start a league competition, despite being involved in the New South Wales Rugby League premiership, Sydney Premiership in 1908–09 and then starting their own Newcastle Rugby League, competition in 1910. On 11 February ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Rugby League Commission
The Australian Rugby League Commission Limited (ARL), formerly the Australian Rugby Football League Limited known as the Australian Rugby League is an Australian rugby league football competition operator. It was founded in 1986 as the Australian Rugby Football League Limited and succeeded the Australian Rugby Football League Board of Control which had been formed in 1924. Since its inception, the ARL has administered the Australia national rugby league team, Australian national team and represented Australia in international rugby league matters. Prior to 1998, the code in Australia had been principally administered by individual state leagues on a domestic basis, and the ARL on a national and international basis. Competitions The ARL controls the National Rugby League and NRL Women's Premiership as well as annual representative competitions such as the State of Origin series, the Indigenous All Stars Match, the Affiliated States Championship and the Women's rugby league in Aus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sydney
Sydney is the capital city of the States and territories of Australia, state of New South Wales and the List of cities in Australia by population, most populous city in Australia. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about 80 km (50 mi) from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the Blue Mountains (New South Wales), Blue Mountains in the west, and about 80 km (50 mi) from Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and the Hawkesbury River in the north and north-west, to the Royal National Park and Macarthur, New South Wales, Macarthur in the south and south-west. Greater Sydney consists of 658 suburbs, spread across 33 local government areas. Residents of the city are colloquially known as "Sydneysiders". The estimated population in June 2024 was 5,557,233, which is about 66% of the state's population. Estimated resident population, 30 June 2017. The city's nicknames include the Emerald City and the Harbour City. There is ev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steven Marsters
Steven Marsters (born 19 October 1999) is a Cook Islands international rugby league footballer who plays for the Mudgee Dragons as a or er in the Western Premiership. Background Marsters is the younger cousin of current Salford Red Devils and former West Tigers, North Queensland Cowboys, Gold Coast Titans and Huddersfield Giants player, Esan Marsters who has also represented the Cook Islands and New Zealand. He played his junior rugby league with the Thirroul Butchers and Mt Wellington Warriors and has represented the Cook Islands. Career 2020 Marsters made his first grade debut in round 15 of the 2020 NRL season for South Sydney against Manly-Warringah, scoring a try in a 56–16 victory at ANZ Stadium. 2021 In round 9 of the 2021 NRL season, he made his first start of the year for South Sydney in a 50–0 loss against Melbourne at Stadium Australia. On 8 October, Marsters was released by the South Sydney club. 2022 In the opening round of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aaron Teroi
Aaron Teroi (born 2 October 1995) is a Cook Islands international rugby league footballer who plays as a and for the Central Queensland Capras in the Hostplus Cup. Background Born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Teroi was educated at Craigieburn Secondary College. He played his junior rugby league for the Northern Thunder RLFC in Broadmeadows before being signed by the Melbourne Storm. Playing career In 2012 and 2013, Teroi played for Melbourne Storm's SG Ball Cup side. In 2014 and 2015, he played for Melbourne's NYC side, being awarded the Greg Brentnall Victorian Young Achievers award at the end of the 2015 season. In October 2015, Teroi made his international début for the Cook Islands in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup qualification Asia-Pacific play-off. In January 2016, Teroi joined the Newcastle Thunder The Newcastle Thunder is a professional rugby league club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It was founded in 2000 as Gateshead Thunder, after the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vincent Rennie
Vincent Rennie (born 7 June 1994) is a Cook Islands international rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Newtown Jets in the NSW Cup. He previously played for the Newcastle Thunder in Championship 1 and League 1 between 2015 and 2018. Background Rennie was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He is of Cook Islands descent. His brother Reubenn Rennie is a fellow Cook Islands international. Playing career Club career Rennie played for the Melbourne Storm-Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks joint team in 2014. He played for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and the Auburn Warriors in 2015. Rennie played for the Newcastle Thunder in Championship 1 and League 1 between 2016 and 2018. He played for the Mount Pritchard Mounties between 2019 and 2021. Rennie joined the Newtown Jets ahead of the 2022 NSW Cup season. International career Rennie made his international debut for the Cook Islands in October 2015 against Tonga. In 2022 he was named in the Cook Islands squad for the 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
