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3 unusual facts about United States national rugby league team


Craven Park, Barrow-in-Furness

In November 2007, the Cumbria rugby league team had their biggest ever win at Craven Park when they beat the United States national rugby league team 70-0.

Gary Lambert

Lambert later switched to rugby league, playing for the United States in the 1996 Super League World Nines tournament.

Gavin Price-Jones

Gavin Price-Jones won caps for Wales while a Welsh Student in 1995 against United States (2 matches).


2013 Rugby League World Cup Final

In the quarter-final, Australia played new comers United States at the The Racecourse Ground in Wrexham.

Apple Pope

On 3 November 2011 The annual RLIF Awards dinner was held at the Tower of London and Pope was named the United States player of the year.

Lamport Stadium

Their first game of 2013, the Colonial Cup opener against the United States national rugby league team saw a crowd of nearly 8,000 turn out to witness a thrilling comeback from the Wolverines.

Matthew Petersen

In 2004, Petersen played a game for the United States against Australia in an exhibition match in Philadelphia, qualifying for the American side under the parent rule.


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