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	Rleague.com - The World of Rugby League
		Scheduled for the end of 2008 the qualifying process is underway.
		Runners up in the pacific cup this year, Fiji could be a surprise packet in the 2008 World Cup.
		We as a rugby league community have just over two years to promote the 2008 World Cup and help make it the success it should be.
	www.rleague.com /db/article.php?id=25358 (1642 words)

	2008 Rugby League World Cup - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The thirteenth Rugby League World Cup will be held in October and November 2008 in Australia.
		The thirteenth World Cup was originally scheduled to be held in Australia in 2004[1], however, the lack of international success by the Great Britain and New Zealand teams after 2000, and the rise of the Rugby League Tri-Nations tournament, meant that it was delayed for a further four years.
		[4] New Zealand Maori Rugby League Board chairman Howie Tamati has stated that he hopes the match is played as the curtain-raiser to the grand final.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/2008_Rugby_League_World_Cup (425 words)

	Rugby League World Cup - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		International rugby league football has never truly recovered from the shambles of 1970, although there was a significant effort during that time to improve the international game, the international game began to play second fiddle to the expanding Sydney league in Australia that would eventually become the National Rugby League.
		Another poor crowd turnout signalled that rugby league was suffering in the northern hemisphere compared to rugby union which had large crowds, and re-enforced the perception in Australia that noone took international football seriously outside of Australia.
		Although the perception of the world cup as an event still existed, the fact that it was disrupted and somewhat discredited by domestic league events occurring in Australia was symbolic of the perception of the tournament and the extent to which it had declined.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rugby_League_World_Cup (1697 words)

	Rugby League World Cup 2008 - Who will join AUS, N (Last Tackle Forums) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Teams who have some full time professional rugby league players in their ranks have a big chance of qualifying.
		Runners up in the pacific cup this year; Fiji could be a surprise packet in the 2008 World Cup.
		We as a rugby league community have just over two years to promote the 2008 World Cup and help make it the success it should be.
	forums.lasttackle.com /ar/t3286.htm (559 words)

	Fiji national rugby league team - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		For the 2000 World Cup the Bati were captained by Lote Tuqiri.
		The game was introduced to Fiji only in 1992 but despite this there has been a long history of Fijian players making their mark in rugby league, most notably back in the 1960s when great players such as Joe Levula and Laitia Ravouvou joined Rochdale Hornets and became household names in the English competition.
		Fiji took part in their first World Cup in 1995 where, just as the 2000 World Cup, they had the misfortune to be placed in the same group as both England and Australia.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fiji_national_rugby_league_team (373 words)

	The Sydney Morning Herald Blogs: Sport / Archives
		Which was the case with the quarter-final of the 2003 Rugby World Cup between the Wallabies and Ireland held at the same venue.
		League is second-ish, union is great when its international otherwise who cares, and soccer, well, you have a lot of pissed off people to still win over due to corruption of FIFA and amateur hour reffing in the WC.
		Rugby league is made for TV - the adminsitrators of the game and the super league a few years ago set the game back about 20 years.
	blogs.smh.com.au /sport/archives/2006/07/so_victoria_has.html (9315 words)

	Rugby League World Cup - The Road To 2008 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The 1975 World Cup was played in Australia, New Zealand, England, Wales and France and was spread over the entire year.
		The 1995 World Cup, played in England, saw the introduction of more rugby league nations as well Great Britain being divided into home nations.
		The Australian Rugby League announced that matches played by the Kangaroos would be given ARL Test match status.
	worldcup.leagueunlimited.com /history.asp (567 words)

	The Tri-Nations - Rugby League (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		International rugby league fever will visit the Western Weekender Stadium at St Marys when Malta takes on Lebanon on October 8 for the self professed Battle of the Phoenicians.
		Lebanon hasn’t played a rugby league international in Sydney since they met a French Invitational touring team led by Paul Sironen in front of a 20,000 strong crowd at Telstra Stadium in 2001.
		Officials for the Maltese and Lebanese rugby league governing bodies are expecting a capacity crowd at the Western Sydney venue, the Western Weekender Stadium.
	kangaroos.leagueunlimited.com /news.asp?num=12051 (367 words)

	England national rugby league team - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In rugby league England is represented in the World Cup (1977, 1995, 2000) and the World Sevens (2002, 2003).
		The badge of the national rugby league team of England is a culmination of St.
		John Kear was coach of England for the World Cup in 2000.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/England_national_rugby_league_team (893 words)

	Bundaberg Roo Crew
		Rugby Football League Executive Chairman and Rugby League European Federation supremo Richard Lewis has returned from a fact finding mission in Serbia, declaring the trip an undoubted success.
		Rugby League has made bold steps in Fiji with a determined aim to win back the hearts of its supporters and ensure that doors re-open from the business community.
		Rugby League will take on a new dimension this weekend as the first Eastern European derby takes place in European Nations Cup Group B, when Russia host Georgia in Moscow.
	www.kangarooarmy.com /international/index.php (479 words)

	World Cup
		They had proposed that a World Cup competition should be staged in France as early as 1935.
		Launched by Diana Ross, the Centenary World Cup saw large crowds throughout England and Wales enthralled by the skill and determination of PNG and the South Sea Island teams.
		The Millennium World Cup unfortunately failed to capture the imagination of the British public to the same extent as the 1995 tournament.
	www.rlhalloffame.org.uk /worldcup.htm (856 words)

	ABC Sport - Rugby League - UK league bosses eye World Cup for 2008
		The last rugby league World Cup was staged in England, Wales and Northern Ireland in 2000.
		There are now plans afoot to stage a rugby league World Cup in Australia in 2008, a tournament which would mark the centenary of the code in the southern hemisphere.
		The fact that the likes of former league stars such as England's Jason Robinson and Australia's Lote Tuqiri were among the standout performers in the union showpiece made many league officials realise they needed a global event of similar stature if they were not to lose more players to the 15-man code.
	www.abc.net.au /sport/content/s1018921.htm (701 words)

	Rugby league's slow conquest of America \| Rugby league \| Guardian Unlimited Sport
		Rugby league: Neck injury forces Johns to sign off a brilliant career
		The pies because the Aussie brand are sponsors of this USA Tomahawks-Japan Samurais rugby league international - and the freedom fries because this Old Glory-bedecked football town is that kinda place.
		Which is why it's so startling to see rugby league played on a community field already rucked to buggery by a full day's youth gridiron.
	sport.guardian.co.uk /rugbyleague/story/0,,1938864,00.html (600 words)

	Australian Rugby League (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		At its meeting today, the Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) has confirmed that 10 nations will compete in the Rugby League World Cup to be staged in the Southern Hemisphere in 2008.
		"The Federation believes that the 10 team format will ensure the 2008 Rugby League World Cup will be a successful and highly competitive tournament which is both hugely entertaining and has many benefits for the sport globally".
		Meanwhile, the RLIF can confirm that work is continuing on the development of the 2006 Tri-Nations to be staged in the Southern Hemisphere and details of the tournament schedule and venues will be confirmed in due course.
	australianrugbyleague.com.au /index.cgi?det=1&intArticleID=284&sID=21 (309 words)

	BreakingNews.ie: Carney backs Ireland World Cup plan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Wigan and Great Britain winger Brian Carney has called for Ireland to be included in rugby league’s 2008 World Cup as a stand-alone nation.
		Carney’s call has been supported by Rugby League Ireland chairman Dave Southern, who says his organisation are eager to work alongside the Rugby League International Federation in order to make Ireland’s World Cup dream a reality.
		Rugby League Ireland (RLI) will stage a St Patrick’s Day dinner, in association with 1895 International, at Huddersfield’s historic George Hotel on Saturday March 20 to raise funds for both the international team and the country’s proposed domestic league, which is set to launch this summer.
	www.breakingnews.ie /story.asp?j=1980585&p=y98x6xx&n=1980677&x=&fs=3 (380 words)

	Ananova - Australia to stage 2008 rugby league World Cup
		Plans have been unveiled for a Rugby League World Cup to be held in Australia in the autumn of 2008.
		It will be the first rugby league World Cup since Britain staged the 2000 event and follows Australia's success in hosting the recent rugby union World Cup.
		The Sydney summit also announced a tournament for "developing players" in New Zealand at the end of 2004 season involving England A and a world youth championship, which the Moscow City Council are keen to host.
	www.ananova.com /sport/story/sm_859539.html (460 words)

	The Rugby League World Cup
		The World Cup was initially contested by the four Test nations: Australia, Great Britain, France and New Zealand).
		The 1972 World Cup final ended in a 10-all draw, and the title was awarded to Great Britain by virtue of their superior record in the qualifiers.
		Ten teams are to compete in the next World Cup in Australia in 2008.
	www.napit.co.uk /viewus/infobank/rugby/superleague/worldcup.php (531 words)

	XTRAMSN: NRL Hot Under Collar Over World Cup
		The top clubs in the NRL competition have expressed concern over plans to hold the 2008 Rugby League World Cup in the heat of the Australian summer.
		The Australian Rugby League will meet with NRL bosses on Wednesday to discuss the proposal, which will see the top players in the game in action in February and March.
		The 2008 World Cup is expected to include 10 teams with Australia, New Zealand, England, France and Papua New Guinea likely to receive direct entry.
	xtramsn.co.nz /news/0,,12078-5108898-45_12050_true,00.html (193 words)

	Queensland Rugby League:: QRL.com.au
		In a packed weekend for international rugby league, the focal point was an 18-14 win by New Zealand against Great Britain in Christchurch, the third match of the Gillette Tri Nations.
		Elsewhere in World Cup qualifiers, Lebanon outlasted Russia 22-8 in London and the USA defeated Japan 54-18 in Delaware.
		Growing recognition and opportunities for international football are sure to entice numerous Queensland Wizard Cup players to honour their heritage leading into the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.
	www.qrl.com.au /display.php?pg_id=2378 (349 words)

	+home of the rugby league world cup ++Australia 2008
		Top players from the engage Super League, and some of the fastest rising new international stars, will be called up for the England team, who will face challenges from three nations, France, Samoa and Tonga who are making preparations for the World Cup in 2008.
		Richard Lewis, the RFL’s Executive Chairman, said: “International Rugby League is the pinnacle of the game and this new tournament will give both English and French fans the opportunity to see many of Europe’s best players together with emerging stars from some of the Pacific islands.
		The Dutch Rugby League squad has been named ahead of their trip to the Georgian capital city of Tbilisi next week where they play their second World Cup qualifying game against a home team fresh from their victory in Serbia.
	www.freewebs.com /worldcup2008 (3233 words)

	Pacific Magazine: Tonga, Samoa Move Closer To World Cup
		Tonga and Samoa got their 2008 Rugby League World Cup qualifying campaigns off to winning starts last night in Sydney.
		For many league enthusiasts, it was a sight to behold with Samoa, Fiji, Cook Islands and Tonga fielding full strength teams for the first time in nearly six years.
		The 2000 World Cup was the last time Pacific Rugby League was truly active on the international scene with mainly amateur squads involved in regional competitions such as the Pacific Cup since.
	www.pacificislands.cc /news/2006/09/30/tonga-samoa-move-closer-to-world-cup (674 words)

	WA Rugby League
		The Board has decided the best first step into the bid to full national playing status would be participation in the Jim Beam Cup in 2008 for a minimum 2 years with the option to move across and also gain experience in the Queensland Cup before reentry to the NRL.
		Rugby League enjoys a strong support base in Perth with an additional, demonstrated latent following who are keen to be involved and again enjoy the game at a top level.
		WA Rugby League will also be targeting family groups to attract a broad range of the community to our games and functions.
	www.warugbyleague.com.au /content/sponsormem (963 words)

	Rugby League Federation of Russia
		Yesterday, (October 22) was held a qualifying match for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup between the national teams of Russia and Ireland.
		The current year saw the participation of the RF national rugby league team in the qualifiers for the 2008 World Cup, where Russians defeated the Netherlands with 44:10, Serbia 40:12, and Georgia - (the Georgian team had a technical defeat a failure to appear in the competition).
		Russian national rugby league team trained by head coach E. Klebanov, was involved in the European Championship defeating the Netherlands, Georgia, and Serbia in an extreme sports competition to win the World Cup of Europe in 2006.
	rrl.ru /en (214 words)

	Rugby League World Cup - The Road To 2008 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Rugby League World Cup - The Road To 2008
		The World Cup will be played at the end of the 2008 season in Australia to mark a season-long celebration of Rugby League's centenary Down Under.
		The last World Cup was played in 2000 when Australia defeated New Zealand 40-12 in the World Cup Final in Manchester, England.
	worldcup.leagueunlimited.com (391 words)

	RL1908.com Blog - Comment, Opinion & News
		This World Cup tournament is meant to celebrate the commencement of rugby league in Australia in 1908.
		The 'Maoris' reappearance in the Centenary World Cup tournament could therefore be argued on historical grounds.
		It is not inconceivable that despite the Cup being played in Australia, despite the huge number of Aboriginals who play rugby league, not one will take to the field in a World Cup match.
	www.rl1908.com /blog/world-cup.htm (691 words)

	Rugby World Cup Tickets — France 2007 Rugby World Cup Tickets \| Soldoutentertainments.com
		The Rugby World Cup is the top international rugby union competition in the world today.
		The title of world champion is currently held by England, who won the 2003 tournament held in Australia in a blistering final against the hosts themselves.
		The next Rugby World Cup is to be held in France, beginning in september 2007.
	www.soldoutentertainments.com /rugby-2007-rugby-world-c-66_94.html (394 words)

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