World Cup Fixtures and Teams

[HappilyManly]

Channel 7 to show all games in HD.:exclamation + Sunday afternoon replay of all Oz games:
Seven will broadcast all RLWC2013 matches - which runs from October 26th- November 30th - live on 7mate as part of an all-encompassing agreement covering broadcast and subscription television rights, IPTV, interconnected TV, catch-up TV, HbbTV, pay per view, video on demand and digital rights, including online and mobile.

7Mate TV Guide:
http://au.tv.yahoo.com/tv-guide/channel/387291/

WCC Home Page:
http://www.rlwc2013.com/fixtures

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GROUP A :

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1.Australia:
Cameron Smith (c)-Melbourne Storm
Paul Gallen (v/c)-Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Greg Bird-Gold Coast Titans
Darius Boyd-Newcastle Knights
Daly Cherry-Evans-Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Boyd Cordner-Sydney Roosters
Cooper Cronk-Melbourne Storm
Robbie Farah-Wests Tigers
Andrew Fifita-Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Jarryd Hayne-Parramatta Eels
Greg Inglis-South Sydney Rabbitohs
Michael Jennings-Sydney Roosters
Luke Lewis-Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Brett Morris-St George Illawarra Dragons
Josh Morris-Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Nate Myles-Gold Coast Titans
Josh Papalii-Canberra Raiders
Corey Parker-Brisbane Broncos
Matthew Scott-North Queensland Cowboys
Billy Slater-Melbourne Storm
James Tamou-North Queensland Cowboys
Brent Tate-North Queensland Cowboys
Sam Thaiday-Brisbane Broncos
Johnathan Thurston-North Queensland Cowboys

Manly backrower Anthony Watmough and Brett and Glenn Stewart were not considered for selection because of injury. They join Brisbane centre Justin Hodges (Achilles) and Newcastle utility Kurt Gidley (ankle), who had already been ruled out.

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2.England:
Carl Ablett (Leeds), Tom Briscoe (Hull), George Burgess, Sam Burgess, Tom Burgess (all South Sydney), Rob Burrow (Leeds), Josh Charnley (Wigan), Rangi Chase (Castleford), Leroy Cudjoe (Huddersfield), Liam Farrell (Wigan), James Graham (Canterbury Bulldogs), Ryan Hall (Leeds), Zak Hardaker (Leeds), Chris Hill (Warrington), Gareth Hock (Widnes), Michael McIlorum (Wigan), Lee Mossop (Wigan), Sean O'Loughlin (Wigan), James Roby (St Helens), Kevin Sinfield (Leeds, capt), Sam Tomkins (Wigan), Kallum Watkins (Leeds), Ben Westwood (Warrington), Gareth Widdop (Melbourne).

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3.Fiji Squad: (Full of NRL PLayers)
1 Kevin Naiqama - FB
2 Sisa Waqa - WG
3 Wes Naiqama (vc) - CE
4 Daryl Millard - CE
5 Akuila Uate - WG
6 John_Sutton - FE
7 Aaron Groom - HB
8 Petero Civoniceva (c) - PR
9 James Storer - HK
10 Ashton Sims - PR, SR
11 Vitale Junior Roqica - SR, CE
12 Tariq Sims - SR, LF
13 Jason Bukuya - LK
14 Korbin Sims - PR, SR, LK
15 Eloni Vunakece - PR
16 Apisai Koroisau - HK
17 Kane Evans - PR
18 Semi Radradra - WG
19 Ilisavani Jegesa - CE
20 Alipate Noilea - FE
21 Marika Koroibete - WG, FB
22 Tikiko Noke - SR
23 Kaliova Nauqe Tani - FE
24 Peni Botiki - LK

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4. Ireland:
Dave Allen, Luke Ambler, Bob Beswick, Damien Blanch, Danny Bridge, Ben Currie, Liam Finn, Simon Finnigan, Scott Grix, Simon Grix, Kurt Haggerty, James Hasson, Rory Kostjasyn, Stuart Littler, Tyrone McCarthy, James Mendeika, Anthony Mullally, Eamon O'Carroll, Apirana Pewhairangi, Pat Richards, Colton Roche, Marc Sneyd, Joshua Toole, Brett White

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GROUP B :

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5.New Zealand:
Jesse Bromwich (Melbourne)
Greg Eastwood (Canterbury)
Kieran Foran (Manly)
Alex Glenn (Brisbane)
Bryson Goodwin (South Sydney)
Tohu Harris (Melbourne)
Josh Hoffman (Brisbane)
Krisnan Inu (Canterbury)
Shaun Johnson (Warriors)
Sam Kasiano (Canterbury)
Thomas Leuluai (Warriors)
Kevin Locke (Warriors)
Issac Luke (South Sydney)
Simon Mannering (Warriors)
Ben Matulino (Warriors)
Sam Moa (Sydney Roosters)
Jason Nightingale (St George Illawarra)
Frank-Paul Nu'uausala (Sydney Roosters)
Frank Pritchard (Canterbury)
Elijah Taylor (Warriors)
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Sydney Roosters)
Manu Vatuvei (Warriors)
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (Sydney Roosters)
Dean Whare (Penrith)

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6.PNG:
1 Nene McDonald - FB, CE
2 Mark Mexico - WG
3 Jessie Joe Parker - CE
4 Menzie Yere - CE
5 David Mead - WG
6 Dion Aiye - SO
7 Ray Thompson - SH
8 James Segeyaro - PR
9 Paul Aiton (c) - HK
10 Jason Chan - PR
11 Neville Costigan - SR
17 Enoch Maki - SR
13 Larsen Marabe - LF, SR
14 Charlie Wabo - HK
15 Israel Eliab - PR
16 Sebastian Pandia - SR, LF
17 Wellington Albert - LF
18 Richard Kambo - SO
19 Jason Tali - SR
20 Josiah Abavu - HK
21 Roger Laka - SO
22 Francis Paniu - CE
23 Ase Boas - PR

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7.France:
Jean-Philippe Baile, William Barthau, Thomas Bosc, Damien Cardace, Remi Casty, Vincent Duport, Olivier Elima, Morgan Escare, Jamal Fakir, Benjamin Garcia, Kevin Larroyer, Antoni Maria, Gregory Mounis, Eloi Pelissier, Mickael Simon, Frederic Vaccari, Andrew Bentley, Kane Bentley, Younes Khattabi, Cyril Stacul, Sebastien Raguin, Tony Gigot, Clint Greenshields, Theo Fages

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8.Samoa:
Anthony Milford - Canberra Raiders
Antonio Winterstein - North Queensland Cowboys
Leeson Ah Mau - St George Dragons
Joseph Leilua - Newcastle Knights
Daniel Vidot - St George Dragons
Ben Roberts - Parramatta Eels
Reni Maitua - Parramatta Eels
Mark Taufua - Cronulla Sharks
Masada Iosefa - West Tigers
David Faalogo - Newcastle Knights
Sauaso Sue - West Tigers
Suaia Matagi - NZ Warriors
Pita Godinet - NZ Warriors
Mose Masoe - Penrith Panthers
Tim Lafai - Canterbury Bulldogs
Penani Manumalealii - Cronulla Sharks
Junior Moors - Melbourne Storm
Teofilo Lepou - Marist Saints - Samoa
Faleniu Iosi - Letava Bulldogs - Samoa
Ionatana Tino - Apia Barracudas - Samoa
Arden McCarthy - Pt Chevalier Pirates - NZ
Edward Purcell - Mt Albert Lions - NZ
Harrison Hansen - Wigan Warriors - UK
Iosia Soliola - St Helens Saints - UK
Frank Winterstein - Widnes Vikings - UK
Junior Sau - Melbourne Storm


Steve Matai - Technical Advisor - Manly Sea Eagles (TBC)

Ponifasio Vasa - Asst Coach - Samoa
Sean Long - Asst Coach UK - Wigan Warriors
Scott Campbell - Condition Coach - St George Dragons
Klinton Hoare - Trainer High Performance - NRL
Eddie Farah - Physiotherapist - South Sydney Rabbitohs
Tuimatafele Fritz Tuiavii - General Manager - Samoa
Patele Fereti Tautunu - Chaplain - Samoa
Anna Barwell - Media Rugby League Samoa - NSW
Dave Humphrey - Doctor - UK
Alan Clarke - Team Kitman - St Helens
Andy Lee - Liaison Officer - UK

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GROUP C :

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9.Tonga:
Cronulla Sharks: Sosaia Feki, Nesiasi Mataitonga, Pat Politoni
Manly Sea Eagles: Brent Kite (C), Jorge Taufua
Melbourne Storm: Mahe Fonua, Siosaia Vave
Newcastle Knights: Siuatonga Likiliki
North Queensland Cowboys: Jason Taumalolo
Parramatta Eels: Fuifui Moimoi, Peni Terepo,
Penrith Panthers: Sika Manu, Daniel Foster,
Sydney Roosters: Samisoni Langi, Nafe Seluini, Daniel Tupou
NZ Warriors: Glen Fisi’iahi, Siliva Havili, Konrad Hurrell,
Wests Tigers: Ben Murdoch-Masila
Huddersfield giants: Ukuma Ta’ai
Hull Kingston Rovers: Mickey Paea
St. Helens: Willie Manu

I thought that Kitey needed surgery on his biceps and wrist :huh:

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10.Scotland:
Gareth Moore (Batley Bulldogs), Danny Addy (Bradford Bulls), Peter Wallace (Brisbane Broncos), Jonathan Walker (Castleford Tigers), Ian Henderson (Catalan Dragons), Ben Hellewell (Featherstone Rovers), David Scott (Featherstone Rovers), Luke Douglas (Gold Coast Titans), Matthew Russell (Gold Coast Titans), Sam Barlow (Halifax), Dale Ferguson (Huddersfield Giants), Danny Brough (Huddersfield Giants), Adam Walker (Hull Kingston Rovers), Ben Fisher (London Broncos), Alex Hurst (London Broncos), Kane Linnett (North Queensland Cowboys), Andrew Henderson (Sheffield Eagles), Mitch Stringer (Sheffield Eagles), Alex Szostak (Sheffield Eagles), Oliver Wilkes (Wakefield Wildcats), Ben Kavanagh (Widnes Vikings), Brett Carter (Workington Town), Brett Phillips (Workington Town).

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11.Italy:
1. Christophe Calegari : Lezignan Corbieres,
2. Terry Campese: Canberra Raiders.
3. Gioele Celerino : North west roosters.
4. Chris Centrone : North Sydney Bears
5. Fabrizio Ciaurro : Tirreno sharks.
6. Cameron Ciraldo: (World Cup vice-captain) Penrith Panthers
7. Ben Falcone: South Logan Magpies.
8. Sam Gardel : South Logan Magpies.
9. Aidan Guerra: Sydney Roosters.
10. Ryan Ghetti : Northern Pride.
11. Craig Gower: Newcastle Knights
12. Gavin Hiscox: Central Capras
13. Anthony laffranchi : St Helens.
14. Vic Mauro : Salford Reds¦Manly Sea Eagles
15. Anthony Minichiello: ( World Cup captain ) : Sydney Roosters.
16. Mark Minichiello: Gold Coast Titans.
17. Joshua Mantellato : Newcastle knights.
18. Dean Parata : Parramatta EELS.
19. Joel Riethmuller : North Queensland cowboys.
20. Brendon Santi: West tigers.
21. Jason Staltonstall: Warrington wolves
22. James Tedesco: West Tigers.
23. Ryan Tramonte: Windsor wolves.
24. Paul Vaughan: Canberra Raiders.

Shadow Players
25. Remi Fontana Carpentras
26. Jonathon Marcinczak Racing Club Albi
27. Tim McCann Tweed heads.
28. Ben Mussolino Manly sea eagles
29. Nathan Milone West tigers
30. Dominic Nasso Manly sea eagles
31. Ray Nasso Avignon XIII
32. Cedric Prizzon Villefrache en Rouergue.
33. Ben Stewart Windsor wolves
34. Dennis Tomarchio Canberra Raiders..
35. Luke Vescio Parramatta eels

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GROUP D :

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12.USA:
Mark Cantoni (Dalby), Andrew Durutalo (USA Eagles), Bureta Faraimo (Mackay Cutters), Gabriel Farley (Southampton Dragons), Kristian Freed (Connecticut Wildcats), Mike Garvey (Ipswich Jets), Roman Hifo (Mangere East Hawks, New Zealand), Danny Howard (Wentworthville), Stephen Howard (Tuggeranong Vikings), Luke Hume (New York Knights), Judah Lavulo (Cabramatta), Joel Luani (Wests Tigers), David Marando (Belrose), Ryan McGoldrick (Salford), Clint Newton (Penrith), Mark Offerdahl (Connecticut Wildcats), Joseph Paulo (Parramatta, capt), Junior Paulo (Parramatta), Craig Priestly (Southampton Dragons), Matt Petersen (Cudgen Hornets), Tui Samoa (Redcliffe Dolphins), Matt Shipway (Newcastle), Les Soloai, Lelauloto Tagaloa (Hawaii Chiefs).

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13.Wales:
Neil Budworth (Moranbah Miners, Australia), Ross Divorty (Halifax), Gil Dudson, Ben Flower, Rhodri Lloyd (all Wigan), Jake Emmitt, Jordan James (both Salford), Ben Evans, Elliot Kear (both Bradford), Rhys Evans, Rhys Williams (both Warrington), Dan Fleming (Castleford), James Geurtjens (Norths Devils, Australia), Danny Jones (Keighley), Craig Kopczak, Larne Patrick (both Huddersfield), Peter Lupton (Workington), Rob Massam, Christiaan Roets (both North Wales), Matt Seamark (Wynnum Manly Seagulls, Australia), Anthony Walker (St Helens), Ian Webster (Central Queensland Capras, Australia), Lloyd White (Widnes).

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14.Cook Islands:
Tinirau Arona, Sam Brunton, Geoff Daniela, Daniel Fepuleai, Jonathon Ford, Anthony Gelling, Isaac John, Drury Low, Keith Lulia, Lulia Lulia, Hikule'o Malu, Sam Mataora, Joey Matapuku, Dylan Napa, Dominque Peyroux, Jordan Rapana, Tupou Sopoaga, Zeb Taia, Brad Takairangi, Adam Tangata, Chris Taripo, Zane Tetavano, Tyrone Viiga

 

[ManlyArmy]

I wonder if Matai will be picked for Samoa when they release their team.

 

[manlyfan76]

Let's see if the referees can slaughter this competition as well.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

I wonder if Matai will be picked for Samoa when they release their team.

I thought Stevie was the Samoa team.

 

[dowdz]

BREAKING: Sonny Bill Williams has had a change of heart and will make himself available for New Zealand at the Rugby League World Cup.

http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8735761

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

BREAKING: Sonny Bill Williams has had a change of heart and will make himself available for New Zealand at the Rugby League World Cup.

http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8735761

**** him

If they punt someone named to accommodate him I won't be watching

 

[manlyfan76]

He must have done a deal with someone to get in before going to Japan

 

[chris_niko]

Blast from the past fiji number 7 Aaron groom was suppose to be a gun a long time ago anyone know where hes playing these days?

 

[dowdz]

BREAKING: Sonny Bill Williams has had a change of heart and will make himself available for New Zealand at the Rugby League World Cup.

http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8735761

f**k him

If they punt someone named to accommodate him I won't be watching

That would be a terrible thing to do. He said he wasn't going to play, so go back to Union already.

 

[chris_niko]

Also good on channel 7 for showing those 9 idiots how to broadcast 21st century tv

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

BREAKING: Sonny Bill Williams has had a change of heart and will make himself available for New Zealand at the Rugby League World Cup.

http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8735761

f**k him

If they punt someone named to accommodate him I won't be watching

That would be a terrible thing to do. He said he wasn't going to play, so go back to Union already.

To change your mind within 24 hours is a joke, maybe Bruvva Mundine wasn't available last night so without his hand up SBWs arse the wrong call was made

I'm expecting a mystery injury to suddenly appear in the squad named

 

[HappilyManly]

BREAKING: Sonny Bill Williams has had a change of heart and will make himself available for New Zealand at the Rugby League World Cup.

http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8735761

Lets hope that someone takes that pretentious git out for good:idea:
I can't understand the hype, and his "Allah Waqba " after the GF was the final straw 😡
He sounds as dumb as he looks, so maybe thats why Sports Journos seek him out 😎

Bob Mcarthy was right, SBW was not sighted till the Manly forwards ran out of juice.

 

[HoldenV8]

Bob Mcarthy was right, SBW was not sighted till the Manly forwards ran out of juice.

Correct. It was only when we had our bench forwards out there in the last 20 that he did anything meaningful in the GF. Personally I think those whinging about him not winning are Chooks fans and those who had money on him to win the Churchill Medal.

As to the WC, I hope Kearney doesn't pick him. He says he doesn't want to play, then backflips right on selection time.

And I can't understand how out of form players (or those who haven't played for a month) like James Tamou or Sam Thaiday get picked over in form players like Brenton Lawrence for the Kangaroos. I know those two have been there before, but shouldn't form count for more than past reputation?

 

[master blaster]

No,he just realised ,there is still more to pilfer from Rugby league before he returns to Union,yes he is a good talent,but until everyone starts to realise he is playing them,cause he know,s they all want him to stay in the NRL and they will do almost anything to keep him here,hey who know,s they might exempt him from the salary cap altogether just to keep him here at the roosters,then he will keep playing them for all he can get

 

[eagles2win]

No,he just realised ,there is still more to pilfer from Rugby league before he returns to Union,yes he is a good talent,but until everyone starts to realise he is playing them,cause he know,s they all want him to stay in the NRL and they will do almost anything to keep him here,hey who know,s they might exempt him from the salary cap altogether just to keep him here at the roosters,then he will keep playing them for all he can get

He'll be thinking I can do this :

Win a world cup with the kiwis and waltz straight back into union.

Unfortunately(or is that fortunately) RLIF rules state that a player has to commit to a Rugby League club. So the other sitting nations will block this move by the Kiwis.

The other interesting thing is this Campese has been forced by Canberra to sit out from the Italian Squad. Was given clearance prior to Stuart getting there, now not. The irony of it is if he's found right to take part in the World Cup the Raiders he'll be suspended (club : Country thing happens in other sport)

 

[The Who]

Tonga seems strong. I'm sure they will cause some upsets.

 

[manlyfan76]

I think Samoa will reach the top 4! Pretty sure they have a good draw.

 

[hairylittlehobbit]

Blast from the past fiji number 7 Aaron groom was suppose to be a gun a long time ago anyone know where hes playing these days?

I heard North Sydney Reggies/Asquith A grade

 

[Rodo]

He'll be thinking I can do this :

Win a world cup with the kiwis and waltz straight back into union.

Unfortunately(or is that fortunately) RLIF rules state that a player has to commit to a Rugby League club. So the other sitting nations will block this move by the Kiwis.

It looks as though SBW thinks he's bigger than the game. The RLIF will probably just change the rules so that SBW can play in the World Cup without having a rugby league club.

 

[HappilyManly]

If he is signed by Easts to qualify for the WC, the Salary Cap Auditor needs to be on the ball.

Maybe, this narcissistic final act will be the downfall that the Dogs Fans have cursed him with 😎

Tohu Harris has been punted - unbelievable that a career RL Player is denied rep honiurs to bend over for this self serving blow in😡 Shame on IRL for allowing it.