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2000 Women's Rugby League World Cup squads

Main article: 2000 Women's Rugby League World Cup

This article lists the squads for the 2000 Women's Rugby League World Cup.

The lists are derived from the Official Programme, supplemented by contemporary newspaper articles and the New Zealand Rugby League Almanack 2000.[1][2] The Official Programme included pen portraits that named the occupation, position(s), club and past representative teams of most of the players.[1]

Australia edit

Australia played four matches in the tournament. Three players from Western Australia were selected and included in the touring party. Heritage numbers were identified in 2021.[3][4] A contemporary newspaper article listed the playing 17 for Australia's second match (the third of the tournament).[5]

The tally of tries and goals are from the first two matches involving Australia where the Australian scorers are known. The source for Australia's third match (against New Zealand) listed only the New Zealand scorers.[2] Australia did not score in their fourth match (against Great Britain).[6]

Heritage
number		 Name Position Club State Occupation Debut T G Pts
18 Loretta O'Neill Fullback   Norths Brisbane   Qld Police cadet 1995 0 0 0
46 Tracey Thompson Wing   Norths Brisbane   NSW Student 1999 0 0 0
39 Teresa Anderson Centre   Souths Brisbane   Qld Police constable 1998 0 0 0
32 Caryl Jarrett Centre   South Sydney   NSW Council worker 1997 1 0 4
51 Kelly O'Doherty Wing   Souths Brisbane   Qld Fitness instructor 2000 0 0 0
41 Karyn Murphy Five-eighth, Stand-off   Souths Brisbane   Qld Police detective 1998 1 0 4
7 Tarsha Gale Halfback, Lock   South Sydney   NSW School teacher 1995 0 0 0
22 Debbie Merritt Prop   Norths Brisbane   Qld Correctional K9 officer 1996 0 0 0
1 Natalie Dwyer Halfback   South Sydney   NSW Warehouse clerk 1995 0 0 0
49 Liz Ryan Prop   Norths Brisbane   Qld Maintenance worker 2000 0 0 0
42 Tahnee Norris Second-row   Norths Brisbane   Qld Administrator 1998 1 0 4
19 Veronica White Second-row   Brothers Ipswich   Qld Administrator 1995 0 0 0
29 Jodie Billing Lock   Souths Brisbane   Qld Student 1997 0 0 0
34 Karen Stuart Hooker   Souths Brisbane   Qld Carpenter 1997 0 0 0
6 Katrina Fanning Prop Queanbeyan   ACT Public servant 1995 0 0 0
48 Tanya Mulder interchange   Souths Brisbane   Qld Printer artist 2000 0 0 0
53 Danielle Parker Centre   WA 2000 0 0 0
50 Louise Snowling interchange   WA School teacher 2000 0 0 0
52 Nina Brocklehurst   WA 2000 0 0 0
54 Annie Banks Halfback   Norths Brisbane   Qld Property maintenance 2001 0 0 0
33 Karen Shaw Centre   Qld 1997 0 2 4

A pre-tournament preview article in the Courier Mail named Karyn Murphy as co-captain.[7] The Official Programme did not designate the Australian co-captains but did list the following support staff:[1]

  • Coach: Wayne Portlock
  • Conditioner: Haydn Masters
  • Manager: Jeanette Luker
  • Assistant: Sue Taylor
  • Strapper: Ray Ward

Great Britain & Ireland edit

Great Britain & Ireland played four matches in the tournament. Contemporary newspaper articles list the playing 17 for Great Britain & Ireland's second and fourth matches (the third match of the tournament, and the Final).[5][8]

Jersey
number		 Name Position Club Occupation Debut T G Pts
1 Joanne Hewson Fullback   Barrow Candle operator 1996 0 0 0
2 Joanne Taylor` Wing, Centre   Hull Vixens Detective constable 0 0 0
3 Allison Kitchin Centre   Barrow Business banker 1996 0 0 0
4 Natalie Gilmour Centre   Wakefield Townville Panthers Police officer 1998 2 0 8
5 Dannielle Titterington Wing   Wakefield Townville Panthers Window fabricator 2000 0 0 0
6 Brenda Dobek Stand-off   Wakefield Townville Panthers Self-employed caterer 1996 1 5 14
7 Kirsty Robinson Halfback   Wakefield Townville Panthers Bank HFS operations 1998 0 0 0
9 Michelle Land Hooker   Wakefield Townville Panthers Taxi driver 1996 2 0 8
10 Lisa McIntosh Prop   Bradford Thunderbirds Leisure centre manager 1996 0 0 0
11 Jane Banks Loose forward, Second-row   Hindley Pumas Postwoman 1996 1 0 4
12 Rebecca Stevens Second-row   Wakefield Townville Panthers Barrister 1998 0 0 0
13 Sally Millburn Loose forward   Barrow Postwoman 1996 0 0 0
14 Samantha Bailey Halfback, Stand-off   Wakefield Townville Panthers Student 2000 0 0 0
15 Wendy Charnley Halfback   Rochdale Ravens Mother 1996 0 0 0
16 Paula Tunnicliffe Prop   Rochdale Ravens Warehouse operative 1996 0 0 0
17 Debbie Rice Fullback   Hull Dockers 2000 0 0 0
18 Sarah Roper Prop   Goldborn Student 2000 0 0 0
19 Michelle Handley Prop   Wakefield Townville Panthers Mother 2000 0 0 0
20 Alexandra Knight Centre   University of Luton Student 0 0 0
21 Gemma Walsh interchange   Wakefield Townville Panthers Student 2000 0 0 0
22 Kate Wright Halfback   Barrow PE teacher 0 0 0
23 Susan Cochrane Second-row   Wakefield Townville Panthers Psychriatic nurse 0 0 0
24 Teresa Bruce Wing   Wakefield Townville Panthers Warehouse operative 2000 0 0 0

The Official Programme noted Brenda Dobek and Michelle Land as joint-captains and listed the following support staff:[1]

  • Head Coach: Jackie Sheldon
  • Technical Coaching Advisor: Ray Unsworth
  • Conditioner: Simon Worsnop
  • Team Manager: Julie Wells
  • Team Manager: Andy MacDonald
  • Event Co-ordinator: Roland Davis
  • Team Administrator: Julia Lee

New Zealand edit

New Zealand played four matches in the tournament. Heritage numbers were identified in 2021.[9] A contemporary newspaper article listed the playing 17 for New Zealand's fourth match (the Final).[8]

The Almanac included a short article, the scores from New Zealand's matches, New Zealand's try scorers and goal kickers and a tally of match appearances, tries, goals and points.[2]

Heritage
number		 Name Position Club Province Occupation Debut M T G Pts
4 Luisa Avaiki Second-row, Prop   Richmond   Auckland 1995 4 0 0 0
6 Nadene Conlon Second-row   Bay Roskill   Auckland Family business 1995 4 0 0 0
34 Tasha Davie Lock   Richmond   Auckland Telecom business consultant 1998 4 0 0 0
8 Michelle Driscoll Centre   Bay Roskill   Auckland Events coordinator 1995 4 1 0 4
25 Trish Hina Stand-off, Five-eighth   Te Aroha   Wellington 1997 4 2 8 24
45 Kat Howard Fullback   Bay of Plenty   Bay of Plenty Timber hand 2000 3 1 0 4
46 Sharlene Johnson Wing   Bay Roskill   Auckland Teacher 2000 3 1 0 4
47 Vicki Logopati interchange   Kalapoi   Centerbury Student 2000 1 1 0 4
48 Laura Mariu Stand-off, Five-eighth   Otahuhu   Auckland NZ Post 2000 4 2 2 12
49 Miriama Niha Wing   Kalapoi   Centerbury Purchasing officer 1999 4 1 0 4
14 Nicole Presland Prop   Bay Roskill   Auckland Financial consultant 1995 4 2 0 8
41 Stacey O'Carroll Wing   Richmond   Auckland Ford Motors quality assurance 1999 4 2 0 8
44 Frances Te Ao Prop, Second-row   Petone   Wellington 1999 1 0 0 0
24 Selena Edmonds Centre, Stand-off   Te Aroha   Wellington Owner operator courier 1997 4 5 0 20
35 Somma Te Kahu Centre, Wing   Papanui   Centerbury Medical receptionist 1998 4 0 0 0
50 Hanna Wainohu Second-row   Te Aroha   Wellington ENZA Cool Ltd 2000 4 0 0 0
23 Leah Witehira Halfback   Otahuhu   Auckland Teachers aid 1995 4 1 0 4
21 Rachel White Loose forward, Second-row   Bay Roskill   Auckland 1995 4 2 0 8
31 Tracy Wrigley Hooker   Petone   Wellington Student; hockey referee 1997 4 1 0 4
52 Nola Campbell Centre, Wing, Fullback   Otahuhu   Auckland 2001 0 0 0 0
Rachel Cooper Loose forward, Second-row   Papanui   Centerbury Family business 0 0 0 0
30 Priscilla Moke Hooker, Halfback   Bay Roskill   Auckland 1997 0 0 0 0
57 Ina Muaiava interchange   Bay Roskill   Auckland Bank officer 2001 0 0 0 0
18 Lynley Tierney Lock   Mt Wellington   Auckland 1995 0 0 0 0

The above table reflects player surnames used in the Kiwi Ferns Honour Roll.[9] The Official Programme used the names Selena Te Amo (Edmonds), Nicole Presland-Tack and Lynley Tierney-Mani. The Official Programme listed the following support staff:[1]

  • Coach: Michael Rawiri
  • Manager: Gavin Tavendale
  • Trainer: Bob Vercoe
  • Physiotherapist: Leah Purcell
  • Media: Claudette Hauti

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e rugbee.com Women's Rugby League World Series 2000 Official Programme. Harold Lacey Publications. 2000.
  2. ^ a b c Francis, Payne (2000). New Zealand Rugby League Almanack 2000. New Zealand Rugby Football League Inc.
  3. ^ "Australian Jillaroos on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 26 April 2022.[user-generated source]
  4. ^ Newton, Alicia; Middleton, David (21 Jan 2021). "The deep dive to uncover Jillaroos records". NRL. Retrieved 9 Mar 2021.
  5. ^ a b Hadfield, Dave (15 Nov 2000). "Rugby League: Dobek try results in rare Australia defeat GB and Ireland women 14 Australia women 10". The Independent (London). p. 27.
  6. ^ Hillaby, Dianne (22 Nov 2000). "Michelle makes her mark as Brits shine". North Yorkshire County Publications.
  7. ^ Flanagan, Kylie (29 Oct 2000). "No frills in this Cup". Courier Mail. p. 143.
  8. ^ a b Hadfield, Dave (25 Nov 2000). "Rugby League: Hina too strong for battling Britain". The Independent (London). p. 23.
  9. ^ a b "Kiwi Ferns - Roll of Honour". New Zealand Rugby League. 10 May 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
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