International News and Scores

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* Malta 78 def British Army 0 at Melita Stadium

*Cardiff (Wales) 29 def Throne Moor (England) 20 to take home the National Conference Shield to Wales for the first time ever. http://www.leagueunlimited.com/article/articletemp.asp?num=6405

* The Kangaroos will not be playing the USA at Yankee Stadium after the RLIF baulked at the $US280,000 fee to hire the stadium, the match will be moved elsewhere.

* Scotland celebrated the 10 year anniversary of rugby league by announcing the return of the professional rugby league to the nation with international matches against Ireland, England, France and Russia.

* European Nations Cup
The full fixture list for the 2004 European Nations Cup is:
16 October Russia v France, Moscow Olympic Stadium (ko 3pm, Russian time)
17 October Wales v Ireland, Aberavon RUFC (ko 2.30pm)
24 October Russia v England, Moscow Olympic Stadium (ko 3pm, Russian time)
24 October Scotland v Wales, Glasgow Hawks RFC (ko 3pm)
29 October Ireland v Scotland, Navan RFC (ko 7.30pm)
30 October France v England, Avignon (ko 8pm French time)
7 November European Nations Cup Final at Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington
(ko 1.45pm)

* New Zealand U/16's have defeated the touring Parramatta U/18's by 18-8 in New Zealand

*Last month, England U/18's def Australian Schoolboys 33-24, the Aussie first loss in many years.

 

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Penrith U/16's 34 def New Zealand U/16's 16 at Davies Park, Huntley
Half-time 10-10

 

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France : France "Espoir" to play in the Mediterranean Cup
Fri Oct 01, 4:55pm (France)
Written by: Bertrand Leze
Source: L'Independant & FFRXIII
The France "Espoir" team that competes in the 2004 Mediterranean Cup is as follows:
1-ALMUZARA Vincent, TOULOUSE , full back
2 AZEMA Sébastien, CARCASSONNE, second row
3 BANSEPT Emmanuel, PIA , second row
4 BIBLOQUE Alexandre, LYON-VILLEURBANNE, wing
5 BOSC Thomas, UTC, stand-off
6 CALEGARI Christophe, ST GAUDENS, 5/8
7 CASTY Rémi, LEZIGNAN, second row
8 CHAUTARD Florian, LYON-VILLEURBANNE, 5/8
9 COLOGNI Aurélien, UTC, back row
10 ESTEBANEZ Fabrice, TOULOUSE, back row
11 GAGLIAZZO Romain, UTC, front row
12 GAY Cedric, TOULOUSE, hooker
13 GERIN Julien, VILLEFRANCHE, full back
14 HECHICHE Rachid, LYON-VILLEURBANNE, front row
15 JANZAC Olivier, TOULOUSE, wing
16 MARTINS Sébastien,UTC, front row
17 MOLY Christophe, CARCASSONNE, scrum half
18 MOUNIS Grégory, UTC, scrum half
19 PACULL Jacques, UTC, second row
20 VAN SNICK Mickaël, VILLENEUVE, 5/8
Coaches: Patrick Wozniack and Daniel Divet.

The other members of the staff are José Moya (Tour Manager), Henri Fabregat (Tour Director), Eric Guiu (Doctor) and Jean-Claude Pignol (Physio).

After Jean-Pierre Boulagnon in 2003, Pascal Mombet is the Tour Referee.

The full schedule of the 2004 Mediterranean Cup is:

Saturday 2nd October, Tripoli International Stadium
France v Morocco 6.00
Lebanon v Serbia 8.00

Tuesday 5th October, Tripoli International Stadium
France v Serbia 6.00
Lebanon v Morocco 8.00

Saturday 9th October, Tripoli International Stadium
Serbia v Morocco 6.00
Lebanon v France 8.00

 

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EUROPEAN NATIONS CUP

RUSSIA vs FRANCE
Venue: Moscow Olympic Stadium (Moscow, Russia)
Date: Sat Oct 16 3.00pm
Click here for this game's match page


WALES vs IRELAND
Venue: Aberavon (Wales)
Date: Sun Oct 17 2.30pm
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RUSSIA vs ENGLAND
Venue: Moscow Olympic Stadium (Moscow, Russia)
Date: Sun Oct 24 3.00pm
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SCOTLAND vs WALES
Venue: Glasgow Hawks RFC (Glasgow, Scotland)
Date: Sun Oct 24 3.00pm
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IRELAND vs SCOTLAND
Venue: Navan RFC (Ireland)
Date: Fri Oct 29 7.30pm
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FRANCE vs ENGLAND
Venue: Avignon (France)
Date: Sat Oct 30 8.00pm
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Penrith U/16's 34 def New Zealand U/16's 16 at Davies Park, Huntley
Half-time 10-10

This aint a great result for the Kiwis is it?

 

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Fiji State-of-Origin Result
East 16 (Ledua 2, Tuni tries Tuni 2 goals) def Wests 12 (Nakotu, Ratu tries Koroibulileka 2 goals)


Mediteranean Cup Results
France 46 def Morrocco 4
Lebanon 64 def Serbia 4

 

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Junior Kangaroos Squad to play Papua New Guinea in a 2-match series
The Junior Kangaroos squad:
Brett Stewart (Sea Eagles); David Milne (Raiders), Cameron Phelps (Bulldogs), Jamie Frizzo (Bulldogs), Joel Reddy (Eels); Feleti Mateo (Eels), Todd Carney (Raiders); Ben Creagh (Dragons), Reece Williams (Sharks), Nate Myles (Bulldogs), Tom Leroyd (Broncos), Heath L’Estrange (Roosters), Sam Thaiday (Broncos). Subs: Keith Galloway (Sharks), Dane Tilse (Knights), Mickey Paea (Roosters) and Berrick Barnes (Broncos).

I think the series will end up at 1-1

 

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Malta have scored 15 tries to beat the usually strong British Army 78-0 in front of 11156 at Melita Stadium.


Malta 78 P Galea 5, S Micallef 3, R Spiteri 2, M Zammit, R Borg, B Clews, S Azzopardi, D Weston tries. B Sammut 8 from 12, R Borg 1 from 3 goals.

British Defence Forces 0

 

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The New Zealand Rugby League are pleased to announce the following 17-man squad to represent the NZ 'A' team.

Player Name - Club

1. Paul Atkins - Otahuhu Ellerslie
2. David Fisi'iahi - Otahuhu Ellerslie
3. Paul Fisi'iahi - Otahuhu Ellerslie
4. Ricky Henry - Marist Richmond Brothers
5. Misi Taulapapa - Marist Richmond Brothers
6. Steve Buckingham - Mt Albert Lions
7. Jarrod Trott - North Harbour Tigers
8. Kane Ferris - Canterbury Bulls
9. Louie Talamavao - Mt Albert Lions
10. Jason Duff - North Harbour Tigers
11. Henry Turua - Marist Richmond Brothers
12. Simon Mannering - Wellington
13. Corey Lawrie - Canterbury Bulls
14. Daniel Vasau - North Harbour Tigers
15. Chris Newton - Canterbury Bulls
16. Joe Tau - Mt Albert Lions
17. Siali'i Tufeao - Otahuhu Ellerslie

Coach: Phil Prescott
Manager: Bruce Milne
Trainer: Bob Vercoe

 

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LEBANON RETAIN MEDITEREANEAN CUP

Serbia-Montenegro 20 – 20 Morocco

Serbia: M. Zebeljan, N. Popsogorovic, Z. Pesic. Goals D. Vukanovic 3/3 Pen D. Vukanovic 1/1

Morocco: L. El Bouchli, T. Bliel, H. Fakir, S. Sabri. Goals : I. Lamarti 2/4

Lebanon 42 – 14 France

Lebanon : A. El Masri (3), J. Lichaa (2), C. Farrah, T. Nicolas. Goals: S. El Masri 7/7

France: C. Calegary (2), V. Almuzara. Goals: T. Bosc 0/2 G. Mounis 1/1

 

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The Maltese and Fijian teams to meet

MALTA KNIGHTS

Johnny MICALLEF
Simon MICALLEF
Paul GALEA
Anthony XUEREB
Paul MARZELLA
Ben SAMMUT ©
Ryan BORG
Stephen VINCENTI
Adam DEMANUELE
Shane MAGRO
Willie GRECH
Steven AZZOPARDI
Brad CLEWS

Interchange

Danny MAMO
Damien ATTARD
David DUX
Kevin VASSALLO
Matt ZAMMIT
Steven GALEA


Fiji A coach David Simpson has also named a 19 man squad boasting a cluster of players of the caliber of Jim Beam Cup through to Premier League status.

FIJI A

Samuela RAKABU
Frank WAQA
Esale VUTE
Pee Wee MOKE
Samu WARA
Wes NAIQAMA ©
Joe DELANA

Tabua CAKACAKA
James STORER
Save SAKURU
Peceli WAWAVANUA
Namila DAVUI
Puna RAUSABLE

Interchange
Juita SUKA
Joe SAKURU
Viliamu BAILOMALOMA
Suli KOROI
Pete DELAIVUNA
Saloesi TEMO

 

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WEST INDIES 50 DEFEATED
Tries: Alex Rowe 2, Danny Herbet 2, Dom Peters, Danny Mills, Tony Williams, Jamie Vernon, Irvin Greenwood
Goals: Liam Jarvis 7 from 10
SOUTH AFRICA WILD-DOGS 22
Tries: Rupert Jonkers 3, Louis Neethling
Goals: Louis Neethling 3 from 4

 

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Ireland begin their campaign this Sunday 17th October against Wales in Aberavon (kick-off 2.30pm) before taking on Scotland in Navan on Friday 29th October.

The squad in full is:

David Bates (Halifax), Phil Cantillon (Halifax), Mick Cassidy (Wigan Warriors), Carl De Chenu (Sheffield Eagles), Lee Doran (Oldham), Ian Dowling (Kilkenny Wildcats), Tommy Gallagher (Leeds Rhinos), Karl Fitzpatrick (Salford City Reds), Declan Foy (Kerry Kings), Stuart Littler (Salford City Reds), Simon Manuel (Kilkenny Wildcats), Richard Marshall (Leigh Centurions), Chris Maye (Swinton Lions), Matt McConnell (Barrow Raiders), Philip Purdue (Clontarf Bulls), Rob Smyth (Leigh Centurions), Paul Southern (Rochdale Hornets), Anthony Stewart (Salford City Reds), Pat Weisner (Halifax).

 

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European Nations
France 58 bt Russia 10
Tri-Nations
New Zealand 16 dr Australia 16
English Domestic Premership
Leeds 16 bt Bradford 8


International Club Championship

LEEDS (ENGLAND) VS CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN (AUSTRALIA)

 

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European Nations
France 58 bt Russia 10
Tri-Nations
New Zealand 16 dr Australia 16
English Domestic Premership
Leeds 16 bt Bradford 8


International Club Championship

LEEDS (ENGLAND) VS CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN (AUSTRALIA)

LETS GO BULLDOGS

 

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PACIFIC NATIONS CUP
Aoteroa 56 bt Nuie 6
Tonga 54 bt Fiji 4

EUROPEAN NATIONS CUP
Ireland 25 bt Wales 12

 

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Fiji A 40 def Malta 24 at Melitia Stadium

 

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Ireland 77 def Australia 41

 

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Ireland 77 def Australia 41

A bad weekend for Australia. There was a time when they reckoned they could put 4 different teams on the field and still beat anybody.

 

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Leeds captain Kevin Sinfield and Bradford halfback Paul Deacon are the two notable omissions from the Great Britain squad for the Tri-Series against Australia and New Zealand.

Sinfield's omission is a major shock as he's one of the better players in Britain but Deacon being over looked is only a surprise because he's from Bradford.

Sean Long and Brian Carney have been included in the squad despite struggling with injuries all season.

Great Britain squad:

1. Bailey, Ryan (Leeds Rhinos)
2. Carney, Brian (Wigan Warriors)
3. Diskin, Matthew (Leeds Rhinos)
4. Ellis, Gareth (Wakefield Trinity Wildcats)
5. Farrell, Andrew (Wigan Warriors)
6. Fielden, Stuart (Bradford Bulls)
7. Gleeson, Martin (Warrington Wolves)
8. Harris, Iestyn (Bradford Bulls)
9. Higham, Mickey (St Helens)
10. Johnson, Paul (Bradford Bulls)
11. Long, Sean (St Helens)
12. McGuire, Danny (Leeds Rhinos)
13. Morley, Adrian (Sydney Roosters)
14. Newton, Terry (Wigan Warriors)
15. O’Loughlin, Sean (Wigan Warriors)
16. Peacock, Jamie (Bradford Bulls)
17. Radlinksi, Kris (Wigan Warriors)
18. Reardon, Stuart (Bradford Bulls)
19. Sculthorpe, Paul (St Helens)
20. Senior, Keith (Leeds Rhinos)
21. Walker, Chev (Leeds Rhinos)
22. Ward, Danny (Leeds Rhinos)
23. Wellens, Paul (St Helens)
24. Wild, Stephen (Wigan Warriors)



Pacific Nations Cup in Auckland, NZ
Cook Islands 18 bt Tonga 10

 

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Pacific Rim Results
Cook Islands 20 def Fiji 12

Cardiff Demons (Wales) have accepted their invitation to join English, Russian, French, Irish and Scottish domestic teams in the Challenge Cup for 2005. The Demons will start from the first round of the Cup.

 

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I would like to invite everybody to join the new international rugby league website. Register and get all the goos on the greatest game of all.

www.internationalrlforum.cjb.net

 

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Wyong (Australia) 32 bt Glen Mills (USA) 16

 

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Tuesday 5th October, Tripoli International Stadium
France v Serbia 18-4
Lebanon v Morocco 50-14

 

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England massive winners over Russia 98-4, Scotland 30 bt Wales 22,