RLWC Schedule and Venues

[Kurt Angle]

POOL:
. Pool 1: Australia, New Zealand, England, Papua-New Guinea (PNG).
. Pool 2: France, Fiji, qualified Europe A group 2 (Eu2).
. Pool 3: Tonga, Repecharged, qualified Europe A group 1 (Eu1)

GAMES DATES:
- October 25: Australia v N.Zealand Sydney Football Stadium - Sydney

- October 26: England v PNG Dairy Farmers Stadium - Townsville

- October 26: Eu1 v Tonga

- October 26: France v Eu2 Canberra Stadium - Canberra

- October 31: Fiji v France WIN Stadium -Wollongong

- October 31: Tonga v Repecharged

- November 1: N.Zealand v PNG Skilled Stadium - Robina

- November 2: Australia v England Telstra Dome - Melbourne

- November 5: Eu2 v Fiji

- November 5: Eu1 v Repecharged

- November 8: England v N.Zealand Energy Australia Stadium - Newcastle

- November 9: PNG v Australia Dairy Farmers Stadium - Townsville


- November 10: special qualification game for the semi-final: 1st pool.2 v 1st pool.3 Skilled Stadium - Robina


- November 11: classification game: 2nd pool.2 v 2nd pool.3 Browne Park - Rockhampton

- November 14: classification game: 3rd pool.2 v 3rd pool.3

- November 14: classification game: 4th pool.1 v loser of the Nov. 10 special qualification game for the semi-final


- November 15: semi-final 1 Suncorp Stadium - Brisbane

- November 16: semi final 2 Sydney Football Stadium - Sydney


- November 22: WC Final .... Suncorp Stadium - Brisbane


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For screeny...This will be updated as further releases come along.

To be honest this drip feeding of venues is adding a lit bit of suspense for the RLWC.

 

[JasonE]

I think if Mateo and Fui Fui play for Tonga, it would make sense to play at least one of their games at Parra Stadium.

 

[screeny]

So can this be sticky'd? Then Kurt or anyone can update is as we go along. It's almost surreal to see a - the - rugby........league......w-w-w-w-world.......cup [oh holy of holies] take shape before our eyes.

Can it be true?

 

[hgfds]

This makes sense for pools bc,
sth nsw pool teams based in canb,gong camtown,based town match +awaytown match for each team no airfares just a bus trip on match days
nth nsw pool based in ,gos,newc,parra

 

[NK Arsenal]

I thought the RWLC was in Australia, not NSW and QLD?

 

[International RL]

For some reason I thought a semi was in Melb?

 

[screeny]

On totalrl.com someone has pencilled in one of the pool matches for Darwin. Anyone else heard this?

 

[Kurt Angle]

Bump to add in French pool games

 

[Heritage XIII]

In the Fiji venue WC article it states the WC will be in 3 states & 1 territory over 12 venues.

From that, Victoria, NSW, QLD = 3 states, Canberra = 1 territory, so we can assume no other states or Darwin will get games. Sad as I think RLWC should recognise the efforts of all league supporters, and i can't believe they continue to ignore WA.

So far, 9 venues have been named, so does that leave three more?

I imagine they may wait to see if lebanon qualify and a game could be scheduled for Parra stadium. I would also imagine Gosford as another venue, leaving just one more?

 

[expansionist]

Having seen the final draw I have been hit by a couple of emotions, firstly it prompted me to make one of my very few posts, and Secondly, I feel drained. I basically feel like I have been hit in the guts by a good friend, so I feel just depressed and dissapointed.

I almost feel like giving up on the game.

To see the sport that I love being run into the ground is insulting and appalling. I do feel a real emotional attachment to International RL, and so far everything that I see about the upcoming world cup makes me just more depressed.

I live in Brisbane, and the only chance I get to see any of the non test playing nations is to travel. If i stay in Brissy, I will get to see a semi and the final?

Despite that though - overall the venue selections are completely conservative and depressingly standard. How Perth can miss out is ludicrous. Compare this to the RUWC here in Australia and there is only 1 winner.

This whole thing is nothing short of rediculous in my opinion. The sooner Love and Carr are dead and buried the better, It is a true testament to the greatness of RL that it can survice even this level of idiocy.

 

[LordLeague]

Hey Expansionist,

You get the World Cup Final!

You get a semi!

and just down the in the Gold Coast

you get NZ vPNG and

you get the playoff for the last semi spot!

ALL TOP CLASS GAMES !

STOP CRYING AND FIRE UP !!!


LordLeague

 

[flamin]

The full schedule:

http://www.nrl.com/News/Features/FeatureArticle/tabid/77/NewsId/7314/Default.aspx

RLWC08 - Schedule Finalised
Thursday, October 4, 2007 - 12:34 PM

Half a century after hosting the first Rugby League World Cup in Australia, the Sydney Cricket Ground precinct has won the honour of hosting the 2008 Opening Ceremony and with it Australia’s opening match against New Zealand.

The Rugby League International Federation Executive’s announcement that the Sydney Football Stadium will host both the opening ceremony on October 26, 2008, and the second semi-final on November 16, locks in all 12 venues for the 18-match tournament.

Canberra, Wollongong, Penrith and Parramatta were the other venues finalised at yesterday’s meeting of the RLIF Executive at the Australian Rugby League offices.

It was in 1957 at the SCG that Australia clinched the second ever World Cup contest with a 26-9 win over France that ensured the home team would go through the tournament undefeated.

While four nations competed in the tournament that year, 10 will head to the Sydney Football Stadium for the 2008 Opening Ceremony.

“As Australia this week prepare for a Test against New Zealand, Ricky Stuart has made it clear he is already looking towards next year’s World Cup,” RLIF Chairman and World Cup Tournament Director, Mr Colin Love AM, said today.

“The northern hemisphere will soon see seven nations - Ireland, Russia, Lebanon, Scotland, Wales, USA and Samoa - battle for the remaining three places in the main World Cup Draw.

“The 2008 Rugby League World Cup is going to be a significant event for Rugby League and for Australia.

“The support we have received from the Australian Federal Government through its generous grant and from the Queensland, Victorian and NSW Governments recognises that significance and ensures that the tournament is built on a solid foundation.

“We will take matches across three states and the ACT; to major cities and to regional centres in a way that will allow all fans to be a part of the World Cup experience.

“The finalisation of all venues today is another reminder of the scale of what is being planned.”

England’s Rugby Football League Executive Chairman, Mr Richard Lewis, today said that overseas interest in the tournament was building quickly:

“It’s been a long wait for nations to have the chance to challenge Australia for the trophy and the players and the fans are keen for the opportunity.

“There has been a lot of interest in UK travel packages already and I am sure that the Australian fans will have some enthusiastic competition in the stands as well as what the players will face on the field.

“The work already undertaken by the World Cup Committee is certainly encouraging and there’s a lot of enthusiasm building around the event.”

Following the NRL Grand Final, Mr Lewis travelled to Townsville to inspect the facilities that will host the clash between England and Papua New Guinea on Saturday, October 25 2008. He was impressed with the local involvement and support of the Rugby League World Cup.

Kangaroos coach Ricky Stuart said today that a World Cup on Australian soil was already a major focus for the players.

“We’ve had the Darren Lockyers of the world talk about how much they want to be there and for any young player coming through it would be hard to think of a greater honour than representing your country against all comers in our Centenary year.

“Every time you wear the Australian jumper it is an important event in its own right but players at the moment know also that there is now a chance to stake your claim for the World Cup.

“I think that is going to help breed a new level of intensity in everything we do as a national team between now and the end of the World Cup tournament in ’08.”


The full schedule for the 2008 World Cup is as follows:


1 Sat, 25 Oct 08 Dairy Farmers Stadium, Townsville ; England v PNG

2 Sun, 26 Oct 08 Canberra Stadium ; Euro A - 2 v France

3 Sun, 26 Oct 08 Sydney Football Stadium Official Opening Ceremony ; Australia v NZ

4 Mon, 27 Oct 08 Parramatta Stadium ; Tonga v Euro A-1

5 Fri, 31 Oct 08 CUA Stadium, Penrith ; Repechage Winner v Tonga

6 Sat, 1 Nov 08 WIN Stadium, Wollongong ; Fiji v France

7 Sat, 1 Nov 08 Skilled Stadium, Gold Coast; NZ v PNG

8 Sun, 2 Nov 08 Telstra Dome, Melbourne ; Australia v England

9 Wed, 5 Nov 08 Bluetongue Stadium, Central Coast ; Euro A - 2 v Fiji

10 Wed, 5 Nov 08 Parramatta Stadium ; Euro A - 1 v Repechage Winner

11 Sat, 8 Nov 08 Browne Park, Rockhampton ; Ranking (2-2) v (2-3)

12 Sat, 8 Nov 08 Energy Australia Stadium, Newcastle ; England v NZ

13 Sun, 9 Nov 08 CUA Stadium, Penrith ; Ranking (3-2) v (3-3)

14 Sun, 9 Nov 08 Dairy Farmers Stadium, Townsville ; PNG v Australia

15 Mon, 10 Nov 08 Skilled Stadium, Gold Coast ; Pool (1-2) v (1-3)

16 Sat, 15 Nov 08 Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane ; Semi Final (1)

17 Sun, 16 Nov 08 Sydney Football Stadium ; Semi Final (2)

18 Sat, 22 Nov 08 Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane ; FINAL

Details on the full ticketing programme will be released within the next fortnight.

More information about the venues and the Rugby League World Cup can be found at www.rlwc08.com.




Personally I'm disappointed that Penrith gets two games while a place like Perth gets none. The RLWC will basically get no media coverage in the western states.

Saying that, this is the draw now and regardless of my own qualms I will support it as best as I can.

 

[rugby13france-livrade+sav]

with Kurt Angle infos

. Pool 1: Australia, New Zealand, England, Papua-New Guinea(PNG).
. Pool 2: France, Fiji, qualified Europe A group 2 (Eu2).
. Pool 3: Tonga, Repecharged, qualified Europe A group 1 (Eu1).


GAMES DATES , Pool , GAMES:
- October 25: P.1 , Australia v N.Zealand Sydney, Football Stadium - Sydney
- November 2: P.1 , Australia v England, Telstra Dome - Melbourne
- October 26: P.1 , England v PNG, Dairy Farmers Stadium - Townsville
- November 8: P.1 , England v N.Zealand, Energy Australia Stadium Newcastle
- November 1: P.1 , PNG v N.Zealand, Skilled Stadium - Robina
- November 9: P.1 , PNG v Australia, Dairy Farmers Stadium - Townsville.
The advantages of this stupid formula: the Rest of the players between 2 games
. Australia = 6 & 7 days
. England = 5 & 6 days
. PNG = 5 & 7 days
. N. Zealand = 6 days


- October 26: P.2 , France v Eu2, Canberra Stadium - Canberra
- October 31: P.2 , France v Fiji, WIN Stadium -Wollongong
- November 5: P.2 , Eu2 v Fiji.
The advantages of this stupid formula: the Rest of the players between 2 games
. France & Fiji = 4 days
. Eu2 = 9 days


- October 26: P.3 , Eu1 v Tonga,
- November 5: P.3 , Eu1 v Repecharged,
- October 31: P.3 , Tonga v Repecharged.
The advantages of this stupid formula: the Rest of the players between 2 games
. Tonga & Repecharged = 4 days
. Eu1 = 9 days


- November 10: special qualification game for the semi-final: 1st pool.2 v 1st pool.3, Skilled Stadium - Robina
The advantages of this stupid formula: the Rest of the players between 2 games
. 1st pool.2 or 1st pool.3 = 4 or 9 days


- November 11: classification game: 2nd pool.2 v 2nd pool.3, Browne Park - Rockhampton
- November 14: classification game: 3rd pool.2 v 3rd pool.3,
- November 14: classification game: 4th pool.1 v loser of the Nov. 10 special qualification game for the semi-final.


- November 15: semi-final 1, Suncorp Stadium - Brisbane
The advantages of this stupid formula: the Rest of the players between 2 games
. if the semi-finalist is the winner of special qualification game for the semi-final = 4 days
. and the other semi-finalist is: Australia = 5 days, England or N.Z = 6 days


- November 16: semi final 2, Sydney Football Stadium - Sydney
The advantages of this stupid formula: the Rest of the players between 2 games
. if the semi-finalist is the winner of special qualification game for the semi-final = 5 days
. and the other semi-finalist is: Australia = 6 days, England or N.Z = 7 days


- November 22:
WC Final ...., Suncorp Stadium - Brisbane

 

[miguel de cervantes]

rugbyxiiifrance, est-ce que tu connais des gens qui vont assister au coupe?

J'te prêterais mon yacht mais c'est en cale sèche.

 

[Mr. Fahrenheit]

3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9/10, 12, 13, 17, 18

those are the games im looking likely for, but they can change... i just hope the Gabba test is scheduled for around then...

 

[Mr. Fahrenheit]

mate, where is the nov 10 game and the nov 14 game (between 1st pool?)

because if that happens that sounds awesome.

 

[rugby13france-livrade+sav]

with Kurt Angle Schedule infos or with Flamin Schedule infos​

the semi-finalist winner of the special qualification game for the semi-final
holds no chances to reach the Final​

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[International RL]

with Kurt Angle Schedule infos or with Flamin Schedule infos​

the semi-finalist winner of the special qualification game for the semi-final
holds no chances to reach the Final​

.​

Welcome back dickhead

 

[eels_fan_01]

It says the first game is at the SCG so why do you have it at SFS on your schedule?

 

[PARRA_FAN]

SCG trust. not the actual ground