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
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]
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
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]
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
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]
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
^ abcderugbee.com Women's Rugby League World Series 2000 Official Programme. Harold Lacey Publications. 2000.
^ abcFrancis, Payne (2000). New Zealand Rugby League Almanack 2000. New Zealand Rugby Football League Inc.
^ abHadfield, 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.
^Hillaby, Dianne (22 Nov 2000). "Michelle makes her mark as Brits shine". North Yorkshire County Publications.
^Flanagan, Kylie (29 Oct 2000). "No frills in this Cup". Courier Mail. p. 143.
^ abHadfield, Dave (25 Nov 2000). "Rugby League: Hina too strong for battling Britain". The Independent (London). p. 23.