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2008 Rugby League World Cup Group B
Group B of the 2008 Rugby League World Cup was one of the three groups of teams that competed in the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. Group B consisted of three teams: Fiji, Scotland and France. After all teams played had each other once, only Fiji advanced to 2008 Rugby League World Cup knockout stage. Standings In the knockout stage A single-elimination, knockout, or sudden death tournament is a type of elimination tournament where the loser of each match-up is immediately eliminated from the tournament. Each winner will play another in the next round, until the final matc ..., Fiji played in the qualifying final while Scotland and France played for 7th and 9th place respectively. Matches France vs Scotland Fiji vs France Scotland vs Fiji References {{2008 Rugby League World Cup Group B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Rugby League World Cup
The 2008 Rugby League World Cup was the thirteenth staging of the Rugby League World Cup since its inauguration in 1954, and the first since the 2000 tournament. The tournament was held in Australia from 26 October, culminating in the final between Australia and New Zealand on 22 November. The tournament was the fourth time that the World Cup was held in Australia, the first being in 1957. The tournament was won by New Zealand, who defeated Australia 34–20 in the final in one of the greatest upsets in the history of the sport. The tournament featured the best ten teams around the globe which were split into three groups. A total of eighteen matches took place in twelve different venues across four Australian states. The tournament ended a year of celebrations commemorating the centenary of the game in the southern hemisphere and was part of the Festival of World Cups. Host selection The thirteenth Cup was scheduled to be held in Australia in 2004, however the lack of int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canberra
Canberra ( ) is the capital city of Australia. Founded following the federation of the colonies of Australia as the seat of government for the new nation, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest city overall. The city is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory at the northern tip of the Australian Alps, the country's highest mountain range. As of June 2021, Canberra's estimated population was 453,558. The area chosen for the capital had been inhabited by Indigenous Australians for up to 21,000 years, with the principal group being the Ngunnawal people. European settlement commenced in the first half of the 19th century, as evidenced by surviving landmarks such as St John's Anglican Church and Blundells Cottage. On 1 January 1901, federation of the colonies of Australia was achieved. Following a long dispute over whether Sydney or Melbourne should be the national capital, a compromise was reached: the new capital would be buil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rémi Casty
Rémi Casty (born 5 February 1985) is a former French international professional rugby league footballer and current assistant coach for Toulouse Olympique in the Super League. He played for the Sydney Roosters in 2014 before returning to Catalans. Background Casty was born in Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Playing career Catalans Dragons From being considered something of a fringe player during the Dragons first two seasons in the Super League, Casty matured and became an integral part of the French team, and regularly seen making hard yards from the interchange bench. Casty enjoyed an excellent season in 2012 which culminated in him being named in the Super League Dream Team. Sydney Roosters Casty left Catalans to join Sydney Roosters in 2014, and made his debut for the club in the 2014 World Club Challenge. In Round 11 of the 2014 NRL season, Casty made his NRL debut for the Roosters against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. He went on to make 11 further NRL ap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Wynne (rugby League)
James Wynne (born 16 September 1976) is a former France international rugby league footballer who played for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League competition. Wynne also played for Lézignan Sangliers in the French Rugby League Championship. Background He was born in Gunnedah, New South Wales, Australia. Club career During the 2001 and 2002 seasons, Wynne was the number-two halfback behind Andrew Johns and was only able to secure five first-grade games. In 2003, Wynne found himself a starting position with French club, Toulouse Olympique, where he was captain. With Toulouse he lost at home in semi-final of French championship against Lézignan. International career In June, 2007, Wynne was selected for France (qualifying through residency) against Great Britain where he started from the bench. He was named in the France training squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. James was named Man of the Match in the Rugby League World Cup win over Scotland in Canber ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grégory Mounis
Grégory Mounis (born 18 January 1985 in Perpignan, France) is a French former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. He played for Catalans Dragons in the Super League competition. Equally comfortable at or at , Mounis became the first French captain of Catalans in 2007 and featured in every Super League season for the club between 2006 and 2016, having made his debut in the club's inaugural Super League match against Wigan Warriors in 2006. Playing career An established international, Mounis featured for France in the 2008 Rugby League World Cup and the 2013 Rugby League World Cup The 2013 Rugby League World Cup was the fourteenth staging of the Rugby League World Cup and took place in England, Wales, France and Ireland. between 26 October and 30 November 2013. It was the main event of the year's 2013 Festival of World .... In 2016 Mounis was named at in the Dragons' Team of the Decade. He announced his retirement from the sport followi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Éric Anselme
Éric Anselme (born 20 May 1978) is a French former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s, former head coach of RC Albi XIII in the Elite One Championship and current head coach of the U19 National French Team. He played at club level for Toulouse Olympique and Leeds Rhinos Heritage number 1373. He has previously played for St Gaudens and Racing Club Albi XIII in the French Rugby League Championship competition. In the early part of his career he played numerous times in the Halifax RLFC Alliance team Heritage number 1105, and made his début in the 32–0 defeat by Paris, played in Narbonne. He has also appeared for the French national side on 29 occasions, including on the 2001 tour of New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, and at the 2008 Rugby League World Cup The 2008 Rugby League World Cup was the thirteenth staging of the Rugby League World Cup since its inauguration in 1954, and the first since the 2000 tournament. The tournament ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain (sports)
In team sport, captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field. In either case, it is a position that indicates honor and respect from one's teammates – recognition as a leader by one's peers. In association football and cricket, a captain is also known as a skipper. Various sports have differing roles and responsibilities for team captains. Depending on the sport, team captains may be given the responsibility of interacting with game officials regarding application and interpretation of the rules. In many team sports, the captains represent their respective teams when the match official does the coin toss at the beginning of the game. The team captain, in some sports, is selected by the team coach, who may consider factors ranging from playing ability to leadership to serving as a good moral example to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olivier Elima
Olivier Elima (born 19 May 1983) is a French former professional rugby league footballer who was most recently head coach for the Palau Broncos in the French Elite One Championship. A France international representative forward, he played previously for the Catalans Dragons, Castleford Tigers ( Heritage No. 788), Wakefield Trinity Wildcats and the Bradford Bulls. Background Elima was born in Nantes, France. Playing career Elima has previously played in the centre during the earlier part of his career. The French forward had an excellent season with the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats in 2006. Elima plays in the , he has also featured at , and . Elima was named in the France training squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. Elima had been named in the France squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. Elima captained France in the 2009 Four Nations tournament, scoring his team's only try in their match against Australia. Elima captained France in the 2013 Rugby League W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julien Rinaldi
Julien Rinaldi (born 27 April 1979) is a French former professional rugby league footballer who played for the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Catalans Dragons, London Broncos and the Bradford Bulls in the Super League. He also played for and coaches the Villeneuve Leopards in the Elite One Championship in France. Rinaldi was a France international. His preferred position is , however, he has spent most of his career at . Rinaldi has also played for the Bradford Bulls, Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles, the Catalans Dragons and the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats. Background Rinaldi was born in Villeneuve-sur-Lot, France. Playing career He was named in the France squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup The 2008 Rugby League World Cup was the thirteenth staging of the Rugby League World Cup since its inauguration in 1954, and the first since the 2000 tournament. The tournament was held in Australia from 26 October, culminating in the final b .... Rinaldi signed a one-month ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adel Fellous
Adel Fellous (born 16 February 1978) is a former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Lézignan Sangliers club in the Elite One Championship. His usual position was prop-forward. He was an experienced French international who had previously played for the Catalans Dragons, Hull FC (List of Hull F.C. players, Heritage № 1053) and Toulouse Olympique. Background Fellous was born in Gaillac, France. Career In 2008, he joined injury-hit Hull F.C. on loan until the end of March. He was named in the 2008 Rugby League World Cup squads#France, France squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup and played in two matches. References External linksHull FC profile {{DEFAULTSORT:Fellous, Adel 1978 births Living people Catalans Dragons players France national rugby league team players French sportspeople of Moroc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maxime Grésèque
Maxime Grésèque (born 18 March 1981) is a French former professional rugby league footballer who is currently head coach of the Limoux Grizzlies. He was a France international representative goal-kicking or . He has previously played for SM Pia XIII, AS Carcassonne and the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats in the Super League. Grésèque is the son of former French international and coach, Ivan Grésèque. Playing career Greseque played from the bench for France against the touring Australian Kangaroos at the end of the 2005 season, scoring a try. – Australian Rugby League (p. 38) He was named in the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
