RLWC 2008
The Rugby League World Cup 2008 will come to Melbourne in the form of Australia vs England on Sunday November 2nd. Should be good to get another international match here in Melbourne and it sounds like the organisers are aiming to piggy back the Melbourne Cup to boost the crowd figures.
The RLWC 2008 website is up and running for all to check out and keep up to date. http://www.rlwc08.com
The RLWC 2008 website is up and running for all to check out and keep up to date. http://www.rlwc08.com
The schedule for the RLWC has been released:
DATE VENUE MATCH
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
http://www.rlwc08.com/news/article.asp?id=24
DATE VENUE MATCH
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
http://www.rlwc08.com/news/article.asp?id=24
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I shall almost definitely be there ... Since Cup day 2005 I have said I will be back in Melbourne for Cup week 2008.
My favourite birthdays have been those at Flemington racecourse but there'll be nothing better to do on the Sunday then watch the Poms get belted.
My favourite birthdays have been those at Flemington racecourse but there'll be nothing better to do on the Sunday then watch the Poms get belted.
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does any one know when the Rugby League World Cup tickets go on sale for the game at the dome Aus V Eng? 
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This email came in overnight.
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The Rugby League World Cup is on its way to Australia in 2008. What better way to celebrate the end of the Centenary year of Rugby League than by attending this international tournament. Ten nations will play 18 matches across 12 venues in three states and the ACT.
Take advantage of the exclusive members-only offer and secure the best seats in the house before tickets go on sale to the general public at 12.00 noon (AEDST) on Wednesday November 7, 2007.
There are two exclusive purchasing windows for NRL club members:
1) 9.00 am (AEDST) Tuesday October 30 and Wednesday October 31 for 2-match packages. See packages available below. NRL Club members receive a discount for most packages and will receive best available seating at the venues.
2) 9.00 am (AEDST) Thursday November 1 and Friday November 2 for tickets to all matches (including the Sunday, 2nd Nov 2008 Telstra Dome match between Australia v England)
Tickets can be purchased through Ticketek except for the match at Telstra Dome, Melbourne, which can be purchased through Ticketmaster, and for the match at Browne Park, Rockhampton, which can be purchased through Rockhampton Venues and Events.
Pool Matches and Semi-Finals 6 tickets per membership
Thank you for your continuing support of Rugby League and we look forward to seeing you at the Rugby League World Cup next year.
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The Rugby League World Cup is on its way to Australia in 2008. What better way to celebrate the end of the Centenary year of Rugby League than by attending this international tournament. Ten nations will play 18 matches across 12 venues in three states and the ACT.
Take advantage of the exclusive members-only offer and secure the best seats in the house before tickets go on sale to the general public at 12.00 noon (AEDST) on Wednesday November 7, 2007.
There are two exclusive purchasing windows for NRL club members:
1) 9.00 am (AEDST) Tuesday October 30 and Wednesday October 31 for 2-match packages. See packages available below. NRL Club members receive a discount for most packages and will receive best available seating at the venues.
2) 9.00 am (AEDST) Thursday November 1 and Friday November 2 for tickets to all matches (including the Sunday, 2nd Nov 2008 Telstra Dome match between Australia v England)
Tickets can be purchased through Ticketek except for the match at Telstra Dome, Melbourne, which can be purchased through Ticketmaster, and for the match at Browne Park, Rockhampton, which can be purchased through Rockhampton Venues and Events.
Pool Matches and Semi-Finals 6 tickets per membership
Thank you for your continuing support of Rugby League and we look forward to seeing you at the Rugby League World Cup next year.
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BTW the official RLWC thread is over heeere 
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Hey I accidentally bought two too many tickets this morning. Does anyone want to come to the Telstra Dome match with me?
The are category 2 level 1 row d. They are good seats in the corner on the lower level.
The are category 2 level 1 row d. They are good seats in the corner on the lower level.
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I just got my tickes but long time b4 the game like 1 year to wait to see the aussie's kick some pommy (_._) <--- Butt
A reminder to all Members that the exclusive 'Member Priority' access periods to purchase tickets to the 2008 Rugby League World Cup is on today and tomorrow. This includes access tot tickets for AUS v ENG game at Telstra Dome on Sunday November 2nd, 2008.
Tickets can be purchased through Ticketek, except for the Australia v England match at Telstra Dome, Melbourne (Tickets at Ticketmaster, see below) and the match at Rockhampton (Tickets at Rockhamtpon venues and events).
Click HERE to download the 2008 Rugby League World Cup ticketing flyer, including schedule and ticket prices.
AUSTRALIA v ANGLAND - TELSTRA DOME
Tickets to the Australia v England match at Telstra Dome on Sunday 2nd November, 2008 can be purchased via Ticketmaster:
1. Any Ticketek outlet - Must show Membership card to purchase tickets.
2. Phone 1300 136 122 - Must quote your Member number
3. Purchase online at Ticketmaster.com.au - Must use the following code RLWCSTORM
PUBLIC SALE - Tickets go on sale to the public at 12.00 noon (AEDST) on Wednesday 7 November, 2007.
CONDITIONS - MEMBER PRIORITY ACCESS PERIOD
*Maximum number of tickets that can be purchased is six per membership for pool or semi-final matches.
*Maximum number of tickets that can be purchased for the final at Suncorp Stadium is two tickets per membership.
*Members can purchase for as many games as they wish, but only to a limit of six tickets or six packages for each match and two for the final.
*Accounts that exceed this limit may have their tickets cancelled
*Tickets will be printed an distributed in the week commencing Monday 3rd March, 2008
Visit rlwc08.com for further information on the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.
Tickets can be purchased through Ticketek, except for the Australia v England match at Telstra Dome, Melbourne (Tickets at Ticketmaster, see below) and the match at Rockhampton (Tickets at Rockhamtpon venues and events).
Click HERE to download the 2008 Rugby League World Cup ticketing flyer, including schedule and ticket prices.
AUSTRALIA v ANGLAND - TELSTRA DOME
Tickets to the Australia v England match at Telstra Dome on Sunday 2nd November, 2008 can be purchased via Ticketmaster:
1. Any Ticketek outlet - Must show Membership card to purchase tickets.
2. Phone 1300 136 122 - Must quote your Member number
3. Purchase online at Ticketmaster.com.au - Must use the following code RLWCSTORM
PUBLIC SALE - Tickets go on sale to the public at 12.00 noon (AEDST) on Wednesday 7 November, 2007.
CONDITIONS - MEMBER PRIORITY ACCESS PERIOD
*Maximum number of tickets that can be purchased is six per membership for pool or semi-final matches.
*Maximum number of tickets that can be purchased for the final at Suncorp Stadium is two tickets per membership.
*Members can purchase for as many games as they wish, but only to a limit of six tickets or six packages for each match and two for the final.
*Accounts that exceed this limit may have their tickets cancelled
*Tickets will be printed an distributed in the week commencing Monday 3rd March, 2008
Visit rlwc08.com for further information on the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.
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Ireland and Scotland have joined Australia, New Zealand, England, Papua New Guinea, France, Fiji and Tonga in the RLWC 2008.
One spot still to be decided. The qualifying for this final RLWC spot is taking place tonight with USA vs Samoa and Lebanon vs Wales, the winners to play off on Wednesday 14th of November for the final spot.
In typical fashion nothing has been arranged for Australian viewers to see any of these matches. I thought Fox Sports or ESPN might have covered them but obviously not.
One spot still to be decided. The qualifying for this final RLWC spot is taking place tonight with USA vs Samoa and Lebanon vs Wales, the winners to play off on Wednesday 14th of November for the final spot.
In typical fashion nothing has been arranged for Australian viewers to see any of these matches. I thought Fox Sports or ESPN might have covered them but obviously not.
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Wales Ireland Scotland England
Splitting GB into these lesser teams was never WISE
Splitting GB into these lesser teams was never WISE
Well USA and Wales are now out of contention for the RLWC having lost to Samoa and Lebanon respectively.
Samoa play Lebanon at 6:30am AEDT on Thursday 15th of November. It's a pity the Bulldogs won't release El Masri to play for Lebanon in the qualifiers.
Samoa play Lebanon at 6:30am AEDT on Thursday 15th of November. It's a pity the Bulldogs won't release El Masri to play for Lebanon in the qualifiers.
The schedule for the RLWC updated to include all the qualifying teams, after Samoa beat Lebanon to claim the final spot:
DATE VENUE MATCH
1 Sat, 25 Oct 08 Dairy Farmers Stadium, Townsville England v PNG
2 Sun, 26 Oct 08 Canberra Stadium Scotland 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 Ireland
5 Fri, 31 Oct 08 CUA Stadium, Penrith Samoa 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 Scotland v Fiji
10 Wed, 5 Nov 08 Parramatta Stadium Ireland v Samoa
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
DATE VENUE MATCH
1 Sat, 25 Oct 08 Dairy Farmers Stadium, Townsville England v PNG
2 Sun, 26 Oct 08 Canberra Stadium Scotland 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 Ireland
5 Fri, 31 Oct 08 CUA Stadium, Penrith Samoa 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 Scotland v Fiji
10 Wed, 5 Nov 08 Parramatta Stadium Ireland v Samoa
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