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4 unusual facts about 2008 Rugby League World Cup


Centenary World Cup

2008 Rugby League World Cup, hosted by Australia and celebrating the 100th birthday of Rugby league in Australia.

Israel Folau

In October 2008, Folau was chosen to play for the Kangaroos in the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.

Penrith Stadium

Two of Samoa's 2008 Rugby League World Cup matches were played at CUA Stadium: their Group C game against Tonga and their 9th place play-off match against France.

Rugby League Atlantic Cup

The origins of the Atlantic Cup go back to 2006, when the American National Rugby League (AMNRL) planned a tournament as part of an intended qualifying bracket for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.


Brad Drew

He was the fitness conditioner for Scotland in the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, having been a critical part of the coaching and management staff for a number of years.

Bronx Goodwin

In 2008 he played for the New Zealand Māori side in the curtain raiser to the 2008 World Cup.

Jamie Soward

In October 2008 he was selected in the Indigenous Dreamtime team to play New Zealand Māori, as the curtain raiser to the Australia v New Zealand 2008 Rugby League World Cup match.

Michael Marum

Marum has also been involved with coaching the Papua New Guinea side, working with Adrian Lam and Stanley Gene at the 2008 World Cup and 2010 Four Nations.

Netherlands national rugby league team

The Netherlands failed to progress past the preliminary stages of qualifying for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, after being defeated by Georgia and Russia in 2006.

Ruben Wiki

He played, what was meant to be his final game with the All Golds as part of the 2008 Rugby League World Cup against the New Zealand Māori rugby league team.


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