Ireland national rugby league team
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The Ireland national rugby league team, known as the Wolfhounds, represent the island of Ireland
(i.e., both the Republic of Ireland
and Northern Ireland
) in rugby league football. The team is organized by Rugby League Ireland
and are accredited as an affiliate member of the Rugby League International Federation
(RLIF). The representative team is dominated by players from the European Super League
and sometimes includes players from the Australasian National Rugby League
(NRL). Ireland is also represented by an Ireland A side, which is made up of players from the domestic Irish competition
.
Since Ireland began competing in international rugby league in 1995, it has participated in the Emerging Nations Tournament
(1995), Super League World Nines (1996), World Cup
(2000 and 2008), European Nations Cup
(since 2003) and Victory Cup (2004). Ireland A compete annually in the Amateur Four Nations competition (since 2002) and the St Patrick's Day Challenge (since 1995).
Irish players have in the past been selected to play for the Great Britain side
, one recent example being Cork
-born Brian Carney. However, since the Great Britain team was split into individual nations in 2007, it is unlikely that this situation will arise again.
in Washington on St. Patrick's Day in 1995. Ireland won 24-22 with Wigan
legend Joe Lydon coming on as a replacement. He had gone to the US as a manager but was drafted in to play. Terry Flanagan
, Huddersfield
coach and former Great Britain player, along with Niel Wood, Director of British Student Rugby League, coached the team. In August 1995 Ireland beat Scotland
at the RDS in Dublin. The game was played as a curtain raiser to the British Charity Shield encounter between Wigan and Leeds. The Irish team that day included former Great Britain player Des Foy
. These two victories ensured that Ireland were included in the Emerging Nations World Cup in the Autumn of 1995. Coached again by Flanagan and Wood, the Ireland team beat Moldova
and Morocco
but lost 22-6 to the Cook Islands
in the final held at Gigg Lane, Bury in England. In February 1996 a Senior Irish squad travelled to Fiji
to participate in the Inaugural Super League World Nines. Ireland managed to finish 8th out of 16 nations. During the tournament Ireland played Japan
, France
, New Zealand, Samoa
and Tonga
. Following discussions between Mal Meninga
and Ireland's Niel Wood (this was actually a game of touch football as final preparation for the Nines Tournament which started the next day), an unofficial 'test' was organised between Ireland and the World Champions, Australia on 20 February 1996. The match was played at the Fiji National Stadium and was won by Australia 20-12. Australians playing that day included: Laurie Daley
(Capt.), Ricky Stuart
, Andrew Ettinghausen, Brett Mullins
, Wendell Sailor
, Jason Hetherington
, Simon Gillies
, Robbie Beckett
, Mark Geyer
and Steve Renouf
. In 1996 a second St. Patrick's Day match was played against the USA. Try scorers that day were Thomas "Tom" McCabe and Des Foy
. Phelim Comerford
kicked 3 goals to ensure another 2 point victory by 14-12. In August 1996 the Ireland team lined out against Scotland and were beaten 26-6. Both teams fielded a few professionals: Scotland included Alan Tait
, Matt Crowther
, Danny Russell
and Darren Shaw
.
The Ireland team included Martin Crompton
, Bernard Dwyer
and James Lowes
. The rest of the Irish team was made up of a few professionals from the lower divisions in England, a couple of ex-professionals, a few amateurs from the English amateur leagues and players from the fledgling Irish domestic competition. 1997 saw more England-based Super League players making themselves available by use of the grandparent rule. The Irish team improved its standards but this development gave less opportunity for Irish-based players to get a chance to play. However, Irish-based players were included in the Irish squad for the triangular tournaments in 1998 against France and Scotland and 1999 against Scotland and Wales. Their success was enough to earn a place in the 2000 World Cup. Finishing top of their group, the Irish eventually lost 26-16 to England in the quarter-finals, but the performance set the scene for future developments in Ireland.
See also 2008 Rugby League World Cup
Ireland were drawn against Lebanon
and Russia
in Europe's Qualifying Pool Two. Ireland topped the group with a 16-16 draw with Lebanon at Dewsbury on 2 November 2007. The draw meant Ireland qualified for the 2008 World Cup on points difference from Lebanon as both nations gained the same number of group points.
At the World Cup in Australia, Ireland were in Group C along with Tonga
and Samoa
. They lost to Tonga on 27 October in Parramatta, Sydney, but were victorious against Samoa, again in Parramatta, on 5 November and topped the group on points difference. As the group winners, they played Fiji
, winners of Group B, for a chance to qualify for the semi-final. Fiji won 30-14 and so Ireland were eliminated.
His appointment was announced at a press conference in Sheffield on Tuesday 24th May 2011 and he is confirmed in the role for the World Cup in 2013.
, these matches are not considered to be tests. Ireland has also played friendlies against USA
, Scotland
and Australia that are not included in these results.,
The Ireland A team is selected from players in the Irish domestic competition. This team is administered by Rugby League Ireland
. The 'A' team competes each year in the Amateur Four Nations with England A, Scotland A and Wales A.
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
(i.e., both the Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
and Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
) in rugby league football. The team is organized by Rugby League Ireland
Rugby League Ireland
Rugby League Ireland is the internationally recognised governing body for the development of rugby league football in Ireland, having secured official recognition from the RLIF in 2000...
and are accredited as an affiliate member of the Rugby League International Federation
Rugby League International Federation
The Rugby League International Federation is the world governing body of rugby league football. It was formed in 1998 in Sydney, Australia. Its purpose is to, "foster, develop, extend, govern and administer the game of Rugby League throughout the world". Its headquarters are in Sydney, Australia,...
(RLIF). The representative team is dominated by players from the European Super League
Super League
Super League is the top-level professional rugby league football club competition in Europe. As a result of sponsorship from engage Mutual Assurance the competition is currently officially known as the engage Super League. The League features fourteen teams: thirteen from England and one from...
and sometimes includes players from the Australasian National Rugby League
National Rugby League
The National Rugby League is the top league of professional rugby league football clubs in Australasia. The NRL's main competition, called the Telstra Premiership , is contested by sixteen teams, fifteen of which are based in Australia with one based in New Zealand...
(NRL). Ireland is also represented by an Ireland A side, which is made up of players from the domestic Irish competition
Rugby League Ireland
Rugby League Ireland is the internationally recognised governing body for the development of rugby league football in Ireland, having secured official recognition from the RLIF in 2000...
.
Since Ireland began competing in international rugby league in 1995, it has participated in the Emerging Nations Tournament
Rugby League Emerging Nations Tournament
In 1995 and 2000, the Rugby League International Federation held an Emerging Nations Tournament alongside the Rugby League World Cup. The competition was designed to allow teams who have failed to qualify for the World Cup proper a chance to play on the international stage....
(1995), Super League World Nines (1996), World Cup
Rugby League World Cup
The Rugby League World Cup is an international rugby league competition contested by members of the Rugby League International Federation . It has been held nearly once every 4 years on average since its inaugural tournament in France in 1954...
(2000 and 2008), European Nations Cup
Rugby League European Nations Cup
The European Cup is a rugby league football tournament for European nations that was first held in 1935. The tournament was first started in 1935, with England, Wales and France each playing each other once...
(since 2003) and Victory Cup (2004). Ireland A compete annually in the Amateur Four Nations competition (since 2002) and the St Patrick's Day Challenge (since 1995).
Irish players have in the past been selected to play for the Great Britain side
Great Britain national rugby league team
The Great Britain national rugby league team represents the United Kingdom in rugby league football. Administered by the Rugby Football League , the team is nicknamed "The Lions" or "Great Britain Lions"....
, one recent example being Cork
Cork (city)
Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the island of Ireland's third most populous city. It is the principal city and administrative centre of County Cork and the largest city in the province of Munster. Cork has a population of 119,418, while the addition of the suburban...
-born Brian Carney. However, since the Great Britain team was split into individual nations in 2007, it is unlikely that this situation will arise again.
History
Ireland formed its very first competitive team to play against the USAUnited States national rugby league team
-2008 & 2013 Rugby League World Cup Qualifying:In October 2006, The Tomahawks were to participate in a four team Atlantic qualifying pool for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, but South Africa and the West Indies withdrew. As a result, The Atlantic qualifying pool was reduced to a single game...
in Washington on St. Patrick's Day in 1995. Ireland won 24-22 with Wigan
Wigan Warriors
Wigan Warriors is an English rugby league club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester. The club's first team squad competes in the engage Super League and the team are the current Challenge Cup holders as of the 27th August 2011....
legend Joe Lydon coming on as a replacement. He had gone to the US as a manager but was drafted in to play. Terry Flanagan
Terry Flanagan (rugby league)
Terry Flanagan is an English former professional rugby league footballer of the 1970s and '80s who at representative level has played for Great Britain, and Lancashire, and at club level for Oldham, playing at , or , i.e...
, Huddersfield
Huddersfield Giants
Huddersfield Giants are a professional rugby league club from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire who play in the European Super League competition. They play their home games at the Galpharm Stadium which is shared with Huddersfield Town F.C....
coach and former Great Britain player, along with Niel Wood, Director of British Student Rugby League, coached the team. In August 1995 Ireland beat Scotland
Scotland national rugby league team
The Scotland national rugby league team represent Scotland in international rugby league football tournaments. The team is run under the auspices of the Scotland Rugby League, and are nicknamed The Bravehearts. Scotland are not regarded as a test nation...
at the RDS in Dublin. The game was played as a curtain raiser to the British Charity Shield encounter between Wigan and Leeds. The Irish team that day included former Great Britain player Des Foy
Des Foy
Des Foy was born in Oldham, Lancashire, England and played rugby league in the early Eighties and Nineties for various teams in England and Australia....
. These two victories ensured that Ireland were included in the Emerging Nations World Cup in the Autumn of 1995. Coached again by Flanagan and Wood, the Ireland team beat Moldova
Moldova
Moldova , officially the Republic of Moldova is a landlocked state in Eastern Europe, located between Romania to the West and Ukraine to the North, East and South. It declared itself an independent state with the same boundaries as the preceding Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic in 1991, as part...
and Morocco
Morocco national rugby league team
-Results:* Lebanon def. Morocco 72-4 * Morocco def. Belgium 46-12 * Morocco def. Catalonia 29-6 * Morocco def. Italy 32-10 * Morocco def. Catalonia 62-12...
but lost 22-6 to the Cook Islands
Cook Islands national rugby league team
-2008 World Cup Qualifying:See 2008 Rugby League World Cup qualifyingThe Cook Islands played Fiji, Tonga and Samoa in the Pacific pool of Qualifying for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. Fiji and Tonga qualified, and Samoa earned a second chance in the repecharge round...
in the final held at Gigg Lane, Bury in England. In February 1996 a Senior Irish squad travelled to Fiji
Fiji
Fiji , officially the Republic of Fiji , is an island nation in Melanesia in the South Pacific Ocean about northeast of New Zealand's North Island...
to participate in the Inaugural Super League World Nines. Ireland managed to finish 8th out of 16 nations. During the tournament Ireland played Japan
Japan national rugby league team
The Japan national rugby league team represents Japan in rugby league football. Japan has been playing international competition since 1994. A regular domestic amateur competition has been held in Japan for several years .-History:Rugby league was founded in Japan in 1993 by former Australian first...
, France
France national rugby league team
The France national rugby league team represent France in international rugby league tournaments. They are also sometimes referred to as "Les Tricolores" or more commonly "Les Chanticleers"...
, New Zealand, Samoa
Samoa national rugby league team
-Notable Players & Coaches:* John Ackland * Steve Kaiser Coach 1990 - 1994* Steve Kaiser 1986* Afi Ah Koui 1986* Andrew Ah Koui 1986* George Apelu 1986* Fa'ausu Afoa circa-1995* Wing Afoa 1990 - 1994* Isaak Ah Mau circa-2006...
and Tonga
Tonga national rugby league team
The Tonga national rugby league team is a national sporting side, representing Tonga in rugby league football. Rugby league is a popular sport in Tonga, and the national team has become one of the best performed nations in the world...
. Following discussions between Mal Meninga
Mal Meninga
Malcolm Norman Meninga AM is an Australian former rugby league test captain and current coach of Queensland's State of Origin team. As a player he was a legendary goal-kicking centre, counted amongst the finest footballers of the 20th century...
and Ireland's Niel Wood (this was actually a game of touch football as final preparation for the Nines Tournament which started the next day), an unofficial 'test' was organised between Ireland and the World Champions, Australia on 20 February 1996. The match was played at the Fiji National Stadium and was won by Australia 20-12. Australians playing that day included: Laurie Daley
Laurie Daley
Laurie Daley OA is an Australian rugby league football commentator and former player of Indigenous Australian descent. He represented Australia on 26 occasions and has since been named as one of the nation's finest players of the 20th century...
(Capt.), Ricky Stuart
Ricky Stuart
Ricky Stuart is an Australian rugby league football coach and former player of the 1980s and 90s. He is currently the head coach of the New South Wales State of Origin team, having replaced Craig Bellamy following a fifth consecutive failure in the 2010 series...
, Andrew Ettinghausen, Brett Mullins
Brett Mullins
Brett Mullins is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and early 2000s. He played for the Canberra Raiders between the years 1990 and 2000. He also represented New South Wales and Australia national rugby league team during his career. He is the son of former...
, Wendell Sailor
Wendell Sailor
Wendell Jermaine Sailor is an Australian former professional rugby football player who represented his country in both rugby league and rugby union – a dual code international. He is an Australian Torres Strait Islander.Sailor's large frame and bullocking style changed the way wingers played rugby...
, Jason Hetherington
Jason Hetherington
Jason Hetherington is an Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. He established himself as a hooker, but he started his career off as a five-eighth. Hetherington played club football for the Gold Coast Chargers and the Bulldogs in Australia, winning a premiership with the...
, Simon Gillies
Simon Gillies
Simon Gillies was a rugby league player for the Canterbury Bulldogs and for the New South Wales Rugby League team.-External links:*...
, Robbie Beckett
Robbie Beckett
Robbie Beckett is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. In 1990, he was drafted in the first round by the San Diego Padres in the amateur draft out of McCallum High School in Austin, Texas...
, Mark Geyer
Mark Geyer
Mark Geyer , is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 1980s and '90s. An Australian international and New South Wales State of Origin representative second-rower, he is currently a rugby league media identity...
and Steve Renouf
Steve Renouf
Stephen Renouf is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 1980s, 90s and 2000s. Of Aboriginal and European descent, he was known as one of the sport's greatest centres. Renouf set numerous records for the Brisbane Broncos club and is considered one of the greatest...
. In 1996 a second St. Patrick's Day match was played against the USA. Try scorers that day were Thomas "Tom" McCabe and Des Foy
Des Foy
Des Foy was born in Oldham, Lancashire, England and played rugby league in the early Eighties and Nineties for various teams in England and Australia....
. Phelim Comerford
Phelim Comerford
Phelim Comerford is an Irish professional rugby league footballer who at representative level has played for Ireland, and at club level for Dublin Blues, playing at , i.e. number 2 or 5.-International honours:...
kicked 3 goals to ensure another 2 point victory by 14-12. In August 1996 the Ireland team lined out against Scotland and were beaten 26-6. Both teams fielded a few professionals: Scotland included Alan Tait
Alan Tait
Alan V. Tait is a Scottish rugby footballer and coach. He is currently head coach at Newcastle Falcons and a former rugby league and rugby union footballer who played outside centre for Scotland and the British and Irish Lions...
, Matt Crowther
Matt Crowther
Matt Crowther is a former rugby league player.Crowther was a Scotland international and played at the 2000 Rugby League World Cup.-Challenge Cup final appearances:...
, Danny Russell
Danny Russell
Danny Russell is a former rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s who at representative level has played for Scotland, playing at the 2000 Rugby League World Cup, and at club level has played for Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, Carlisle, and Huddersfield, playing at , i.e...
and Darren Shaw
Darren Shaw
Darren Shaw is an Australian former rugby league footballer and coach. He is the coach of Rochdale Hornets.Before his coaching career, Shaw played for a number of clubs in England and Australia. Shaw played for Brisbane Broncos, London Broncos, Sheffield Eagles, Castleford Tigers and Salford City...
.
The Ireland team included Martin Crompton
Martin Crompton
Martin Crompton born in Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, England is a former rugby league player.Crompton was an Ireland international and played at the 2000 Rugby League World Cup....
, Bernard Dwyer
Bernard Dwyer
Bernard John Dwyer is an English former rugby league footballer of the 1980s and 90s. He played in the Super League competition and featured as a . He played for the St. Helens, and Bradford Bulls during a successful rugby league career - he enjoyed the distinction of winning every club honour in...
and James Lowes
James Lowes
James Lowes is a British former rugby league player and assistant coach for the Leeds Rhinos. He played for Hunslet Hawks and Leeds Rhinos, but his best years were with the Bradford Bulls, where he won many trophies...
. The rest of the Irish team was made up of a few professionals from the lower divisions in England, a couple of ex-professionals, a few amateurs from the English amateur leagues and players from the fledgling Irish domestic competition. 1997 saw more England-based Super League players making themselves available by use of the grandparent rule. The Irish team improved its standards but this development gave less opportunity for Irish-based players to get a chance to play. However, Irish-based players were included in the Irish squad for the triangular tournaments in 1998 against France and Scotland and 1999 against Scotland and Wales. Their success was enough to earn a place in the 2000 World Cup. Finishing top of their group, the Irish eventually lost 26-16 to England in the quarter-finals, but the performance set the scene for future developments in Ireland.
World Cup 2008
See also 2008 Rugby League World Cup qualifying2008 Rugby League World Cup qualifying
There were ten places available in the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, held in Australia.-Qualified teams:Pacific6 teams qualified for the World Cup. 3 qualified automatically, with the top 2 in the Pacific qualifying group also reaching the finals. Samoa finished third in the Pacific qualifying group...
See also 2008 Rugby League World Cup
2008 Rugby League World Cup
The 2008 Rugby League World Cup was the thirteenth staging of the Rugby League World Cup since the inauguration of the tournament in 1954, and the first since the 2000 event...
Ireland were drawn against Lebanon
Lebanon national rugby league team
The Lebanon national rugby league team is the representative side of Lebanon in rugby league football. They are nicknamed "The Cedars" after the Lebanon Cedar tree, which is also on the Lebanese flag. The team has been participating in international competition since 1998 and has quickly became one...
and Russia
Russia national rugby league team
-2008 World Cup Qualifying:In 2006 Russia were involved in Europe Round One, defeating Netherlands national rugby league team and Serbia national rugby league team to finish second and keep their World Cup dream alive. They then went through to Europe Round Two in Europe Pool Two with Ireland and...
in Europe's Qualifying Pool Two. Ireland topped the group with a 16-16 draw with Lebanon at Dewsbury on 2 November 2007. The draw meant Ireland qualified for the 2008 World Cup on points difference from Lebanon as both nations gained the same number of group points.
At the World Cup in Australia, Ireland were in Group C along with Tonga
Tonga national rugby league team
The Tonga national rugby league team is a national sporting side, representing Tonga in rugby league football. Rugby league is a popular sport in Tonga, and the national team has become one of the best performed nations in the world...
and Samoa
Samoa national rugby league team
-Notable Players & Coaches:* John Ackland * Steve Kaiser Coach 1990 - 1994* Steve Kaiser 1986* Afi Ah Koui 1986* Andrew Ah Koui 1986* George Apelu 1986* Fa'ausu Afoa circa-1995* Wing Afoa 1990 - 1994* Isaak Ah Mau circa-2006...
. They lost to Tonga on 27 October in Parramatta, Sydney, but were victorious against Samoa, again in Parramatta, on 5 November and topped the group on points difference. As the group winners, they played Fiji
Fiji national rugby league team
-Competitions:Fiji have participated in:*Pacific Cup *World Cup *World Sevens *Superleague World Nines *Superleague Oceania Tournament *Pacific Rim Competition -Results:...
, winners of Group B, for a chance to qualify for the semi-final. Fiji won 30-14 and so Ireland were eliminated.
World Cup 2013
For the 2013 World Cup being staged in England and Wales, Ireland have been drawn in group A alongside Australia, England and 2008 World Cup rivals Fiji. Ireland have been granted automatic entry to the tournament due to their strong showing in the 2008 World CupMark Aston Appointed Head Coach
Mark Aston the head coach and driving force behind the Sheffield Eagles as been confirmed as the head coach of Rugby League Ireland.His appointment was announced at a press conference in Sheffield on Tuesday 24th May 2011 and he is confirmed in the role for the World Cup in 2013.
2011 Squad
Results
Ireland has played in 35 full internationals, winning 17 and losing 15 with 3 draw. As it is not a full member of the Rugby League International FederationRugby League International Federation
The Rugby League International Federation is the world governing body of rugby league football. It was formed in 1998 in Sydney, Australia. Its purpose is to, "foster, develop, extend, govern and administer the game of Rugby League throughout the world". Its headquarters are in Sydney, Australia,...
, these matches are not considered to be tests. Ireland has also played friendlies against USA
United States national rugby league team
-2008 & 2013 Rugby League World Cup Qualifying:In October 2006, The Tomahawks were to participate in a four team Atlantic qualifying pool for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, but South Africa and the West Indies withdrew. As a result, The Atlantic qualifying pool was reduced to a single game...
, Scotland
Scotland national rugby league team
The Scotland national rugby league team represent Scotland in international rugby league football tournaments. The team is run under the auspices of the Scotland Rugby League, and are nicknamed The Bravehearts. Scotland are not regarded as a test nation...
and Australia that are not included in these results.,
Overall record
| Against | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | % Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0% | |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0% | |
| 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0% | |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0% | |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100% | |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100% | |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100% | |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100% | |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66% | |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100% | |
| 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 80% | |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100% | |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0% | |
| 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 33% | |
| Total | 38 | 18 | 17 | 3 | 47% |
- WalesWales national rugby league teamThe Wales national rugby league team represent Wales in international rugby league football matches. Currently the team is seventh in the RLIF World Rankings. The team were run under the auspices of the Rugby Football League, but an independent body, Wales Rugby League, now runs the team from...
def. Ireland 30-6 (22/10/10) Test match/Friendly international. - ScotlandScotland national rugby league teamThe Scotland national rugby league team represent Scotland in international rugby league football tournaments. The team is run under the auspices of the Scotland Rugby League, and are nicknamed The Bravehearts. Scotland are not regarded as a test nation...
def. Ireland 26-6 (16/10/11) Friendly International test match. - Ireland def. USAUnited States national rugby league team-2008 & 2013 Rugby League World Cup Qualifying:In October 2006, The Tomahawks were to participate in a four team Atlantic qualifying pool for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, but South Africa and the West Indies withdrew. As a result, The Atlantic qualifying pool was reduced to a single game...
26-8 (16/10/11) Friendly International - ScotlandScotland national rugby league teamThe Scotland national rugby league team represent Scotland in international rugby league football tournaments. The team is run under the auspices of the Scotland Rugby League, and are nicknamed The Bravehearts. Scotland are not regarded as a test nation...
def. Ireland 42-22 (24/10/10) 2010 European cup - WalesWales national rugby league teamThe Wales national rugby league team represent Wales in international rugby league football matches. Currently the team is seventh in the RLIF World Rankings. The team were run under the auspices of the Rugby Football League, but an independent body, Wales Rugby League, now runs the team from...
def. Ireland 31-30 (17/10/10) 2010 European cup - France def. Ireland 58-24 (9/10/10) 2010 European cup
- Lebanon def. Ireland 40-16 (8/11/09) 2009 European cup
- Wales def. Ireland 42-12 (1/11/09) 2009 European cup
- Ireland def. Serbia 82-0 (18/10/09) 2009 European cup
- Fiji def. Ireland 30-14 (10/11/2008) 2008 Rugby league world cup quarter final
- Ireland def. Samoa 34-16 (5/11/2008) 2008 Rugby league world cup group game
- Tonga def. Ireland 22-20 (27/10/2008) 2008 Rugby league world cup group game
- Ireland drew with Lebanon 16-16 (2/11/2007) Rugby league world cup qualifying
- Ireland def. RussiaRussia national rugby league team-2008 World Cup Qualifying:In 2006 Russia were involved in Europe Round One, defeating Netherlands national rugby league team and Serbia national rugby league team to finish second and keep their World Cup dream alive. They then went through to Europe Round Two in Europe Pool Two with Ireland and...
58-18 (20/10/07) Rugby league world cup qualifying - Ireland drew with Lebanon 18-18 (5/11/06) Rugby league world cup qualifying
- Ireland def RussiaRussia national rugby league team-2008 World Cup Qualifying:In 2006 Russia were involved in Europe Round One, defeating Netherlands national rugby league team and Serbia national rugby league team to finish second and keep their World Cup dream alive. They then went through to Europe Round Two in Europe Pool Two with Ireland and...
50-12 (22/10/06) Rugby league world cup qualifying - WalesWales national rugby league teamThe Wales national rugby league team represent Wales in international rugby league football matches. Currently the team is seventh in the RLIF World Rankings. The team were run under the auspices of the Rugby Football League, but an independent body, Wales Rugby League, now runs the team from...
def. Ireland 31-10 (30/10/2005) - Ireland def. ScotlandScotland national rugby league teamThe Scotland national rugby league team represent Scotland in international rugby league football tournaments. The team is run under the auspices of the Scotland Rugby League, and are nicknamed The Bravehearts. Scotland are not regarded as a test nation...
12-6 (23/10/2005) - England A def. Ireland 36-12 (7/11/2004)
- Ireland def. Scotland 43-10 (29/10/2004)
- Ireland def. WalesWales national rugby league teamThe Wales national rugby league team represent Wales in international rugby league football matches. Currently the team is seventh in the RLIF World Rankings. The team were run under the auspices of the Rugby Football League, but an independent body, Wales Rugby League, now runs the team from...
25-12 (17/10/2004) - RussiaRussia national rugby league team-2008 World Cup Qualifying:In 2006 Russia were involved in Europe Round One, defeating Netherlands national rugby league team and Serbia national rugby league team to finish second and keep their World Cup dream alive. They then went through to Europe Round Two in Europe Pool Two with Ireland and...
def. Ireland 64-6 (16/5/2004) - Ireland def. USAUnited States national rugby league team-2008 & 2013 Rugby League World Cup Qualifying:In October 2006, The Tomahawks were to participate in a four team Atlantic qualifying pool for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, but South Africa and the West Indies withdrew. As a result, The Atlantic qualifying pool was reduced to a single game...
74-16 (10/5/2004) - Ireland def. ScotlandScotland national rugby league teamThe Scotland national rugby league team represent Scotland in international rugby league football tournaments. The team is run under the auspices of the Scotland Rugby League, and are nicknamed The Bravehearts. Scotland are not regarded as a test nation...
24-22 (26/10/2004) - FranceFrance national rugby league teamThe France national rugby league team represent France in international rugby league tournaments. They are also sometimes referred to as "Les Tricolores" or more commonly "Les Chanticleers"...
def. Ireland 26-18 (11/1/2003) - FranceFrance national rugby league teamThe France national rugby league team represent France in international rugby league tournaments. They are also sometimes referred to as "Les Tricolores" or more commonly "Les Chanticleers"...
def. Ireland 56-16 (26/6/2001) - EnglandEngland national rugby league teamThe England national rugby league team represent England in international rugby league football tournaments. The team has now seen a revival, having largely formed from the Great Britain team, who also represented Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The team is run under the auspices of the Rugby Football...
def. Ireland 26-16 (11/11/2000) Quarter Final of 2000 World Cup - Ireland def. New Zealand MāoriNew Zealand Maori rugby league team-See also:* New Zealand national rugby league team* New Zealand Māori rugby union team* New Zealand Māori cricket team-External links:* Google Books...
30-16 (4/11/2000) 2000 World Cup - Ireland def. ScotlandScotland national rugby league teamThe Scotland national rugby league team represent Scotland in international rugby league football tournaments. The team is run under the auspices of the Scotland Rugby League, and are nicknamed The Bravehearts. Scotland are not regarded as a test nation...
18-6 (1/11/2000) 2000 World Cup - Ireland def. SamoaSamoa national rugby league team-Notable Players & Coaches:* John Ackland * Steve Kaiser Coach 1990 - 1994* Steve Kaiser 1986* Afi Ah Koui 1986* Andrew Ah Koui 1986* George Apelu 1986* Fa'ausu Afoa circa-1995* Wing Afoa 1990 - 1994* Isaak Ah Mau circa-2006...
30-16 (28/10/2000) 2000 World Cup - Ireland def. ScotlandScotland national rugby league teamThe Scotland national rugby league team represent Scotland in international rugby league football tournaments. The team is run under the auspices of the Scotland Rugby League, and are nicknamed The Bravehearts. Scotland are not regarded as a test nation...
31-10 (31/10/1999) - Ireland def. WalesWales national rugby league teamThe Wales national rugby league team represent Wales in international rugby league football matches. Currently the team is seventh in the RLIF World Rankings. The team were run under the auspices of the Rugby Football League, but an independent body, Wales Rugby League, now runs the team from...
24-17 (15/10/1999) - Ireland def. ScotlandScotland national rugby league teamThe Scotland national rugby league team represent Scotland in international rugby league football tournaments. The team is run under the auspices of the Scotland Rugby League, and are nicknamed The Bravehearts. Scotland are not regarded as a test nation...
17-10 (18/11/1998) - FranceFrance national rugby league teamThe France national rugby league team represent France in international rugby league tournaments. They are also sometimes referred to as "Les Tricolores" or more commonly "Les Chanticleers"...
def. Ireland 24-22 (4/11/1998) - Ireland drew with FranceFrance national rugby league teamThe France national rugby league team represent France in international rugby league tournaments. They are also sometimes referred to as "Les Tricolores" or more commonly "Les Chanticleers"...
30-30 (13/5/1997) - Cook IslandsCook Islands national rugby league team-2008 World Cup Qualifying:See 2008 Rugby League World Cup qualifyingThe Cook Islands played Fiji, Tonga and Samoa in the Pacific pool of Qualifying for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. Fiji and Tonga qualified, and Samoa earned a second chance in the repecharge round...
def. Ireland 10-6 (24/10/1995) - Ireland def. MoroccoMorocco national rugby league team-Results:* Lebanon def. Morocco 72-4 * Morocco def. Belgium 46-12 * Morocco def. Catalonia 29-6 * Morocco def. Italy 32-10 * Morocco def. Catalonia 62-12...
42-6 (24/10/1995) - Ireland def. MoldovaMoldova national rugby league teamThe Moldova national rugby league team first competed into international competition in 1993. Moldova has not competed internationally since the 1995 Emerging Nations World Cup...
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Ireland A
Rugby League Ireland
Rugby League Ireland is the internationally recognised governing body for the development of rugby league football in Ireland, having secured official recognition from the RLIF in 2000...
. The 'A' team competes each year in the Amateur Four Nations with England A, Scotland A and Wales A.
- England A def. Ireland A 44-12 (13/08/2010)
- Scotland A def. Ireland A 10-6 (9/7/2010)
- Wales A def. Ireland A 34-8 (12/6/2010)
- Ireland A def. Wales A 28-26 (7/08/2009)
- England A def. Ireland A 28-12 (10/7/2009)
- Ireland A def Scotland A 30-22 (13/6/2009)
- Ireland A def. England A 36-24 (6/9/2008)
- Scotland A def. Ireland A 28-26 (26/7/2008)
- Ireland A def. France A 40-14 (7/6/2008)
- Ireland A def. Wales A 24-10 (19/08/2006)
- Scotland AScotland national rugby league teamThe Scotland national rugby league team represent Scotland in international rugby league football tournaments. The team is run under the auspices of the Scotland Rugby League, and are nicknamed The Bravehearts. Scotland are not regarded as a test nation...
def. Ireland A 42-16 (14/8/2005) - Wales AWales national rugby league teamThe Wales national rugby league team represent Wales in international rugby league football matches. Currently the team is seventh in the RLIF World Rankings. The team were run under the auspices of the Rugby Football League, but an independent body, Wales Rugby League, now runs the team from...
def. Ireland A 18-10 (16/7/2005) - Ireland A def. England Amateur "Lionhearts"Rugby League ConferenceThe Rugby League Conference , was a series of regionally based divisions of amateur rugby league teams spread throughout England, Scotland and Wales.The RLC was founded as the 10-team Southern Conference League in 1997, with teams from the southern midlands and the...
28-8(3/7/2005) - Scotland AScotland national rugby league teamThe Scotland national rugby league team represent Scotland in international rugby league football tournaments. The team is run under the auspices of the Scotland Rugby League, and are nicknamed The Bravehearts. Scotland are not regarded as a test nation...
def. Ireland A 24-16 (22/8/2004) - USAUnited States national rugby league team-2008 & 2013 Rugby League World Cup Qualifying:In October 2006, The Tomahawks were to participate in a four team Atlantic qualifying pool for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, but South Africa and the West Indies withdrew. As a result, The Atlantic qualifying pool was reduced to a single game...
def. Ireland A 41-10 (24/3/2004) - Scotland AScotland national rugby league teamThe Scotland national rugby league team represent Scotland in international rugby league football tournaments. The team is run under the auspices of the Scotland Rugby League, and are nicknamed The Bravehearts. Scotland are not regarded as a test nation...
def. Ireland A 48-20 (9/8/2003) - Ireland A def. Wales AWales national rugby league teamThe Wales national rugby league team represent Wales in international rugby league football matches. Currently the team is seventh in the RLIF World Rankings. The team were run under the auspices of the Rugby Football League, but an independent body, Wales Rugby League, now runs the team from...
32-28 (21/6/2003) - USAUnited States national rugby league team-2008 & 2013 Rugby League World Cup Qualifying:In October 2006, The Tomahawks were to participate in a four team Atlantic qualifying pool for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, but South Africa and the West Indies withdrew. As a result, The Atlantic qualifying pool was reduced to a single game...
def. Ireland A 20-16 (15/3/2003) - Ireland A def. Scotland AScotland national rugby league teamThe Scotland national rugby league team represent Scotland in international rugby league football tournaments. The team is run under the auspices of the Scotland Rugby League, and are nicknamed The Bravehearts. Scotland are not regarded as a test nation...
70-10 (18/8/2003) - England Amateur "Lionhearts"Rugby League ConferenceThe Rugby League Conference , was a series of regionally based divisions of amateur rugby league teams spread throughout England, Scotland and Wales.The RLC was founded as the 10-team Southern Conference League in 1997, with teams from the southern midlands and the...
def. Ireland A 32-10 (16/6/2002) - USAUnited States national rugby league team-2008 & 2013 Rugby League World Cup Qualifying:In October 2006, The Tomahawks were to participate in a four team Atlantic qualifying pool for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, but South Africa and the West Indies withdrew. As a result, The Atlantic qualifying pool was reduced to a single game...
def. Ireland A 24-22 (16/3/2002) - Ireland A def. Scotland AScotland national rugby league teamThe Scotland national rugby league team represent Scotland in international rugby league football tournaments. The team is run under the auspices of the Scotland Rugby League, and are nicknamed The Bravehearts. Scotland are not regarded as a test nation...
28-10 (11/9/2001) - USAUnited States national rugby league team-2008 & 2013 Rugby League World Cup Qualifying:In October 2006, The Tomahawks were to participate in a four team Atlantic qualifying pool for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, but South Africa and the West Indies withdrew. As a result, The Atlantic qualifying pool was reduced to a single game...
def. Ireland A 19-6 (18/3/2000) - Ireland A def. Scotland AScotland national rugby league teamThe Scotland national rugby league team represent Scotland in international rugby league football tournaments. The team is run under the auspices of the Scotland Rugby League, and are nicknamed The Bravehearts. Scotland are not regarded as a test nation...
21-16 (30/5/1998) - Ireland A def. Scotland AScotland national rugby league teamThe Scotland national rugby league team represent Scotland in international rugby league football tournaments. The team is run under the auspices of the Scotland Rugby League, and are nicknamed The Bravehearts. Scotland are not regarded as a test nation...
25-18 (25/10/1997) - Ireland A def. USAUnited States national rugby league team-2008 & 2013 Rugby League World Cup Qualifying:In October 2006, The Tomahawks were to participate in a four team Atlantic qualifying pool for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, but South Africa and the West Indies withdrew. As a result, The Atlantic qualifying pool was reduced to a single game...
26-6 (16/3/1996) - Ireland A def. USAUnited States national rugby league team-2008 & 2013 Rugby League World Cup Qualifying:In October 2006, The Tomahawks were to participate in a four team Atlantic qualifying pool for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, but South Africa and the West Indies withdrew. As a result, The Atlantic qualifying pool was reduced to a single game...
24-22 (16/3/1995)
See also
- Rugby league in IrelandRugby league in IrelandRugby league is a team sport played in Ireland on an all-Ireland basis.- History :In May 1934 Wigan beat Warrington 32-19 in an exhibition match in Dublin...
- European Nations CupRugby League European Nations CupThe European Cup is a rugby league football tournament for European nations that was first held in 1935. The tournament was first started in 1935, with England, Wales and France each playing each other once...
- Emerging Nations TournamentRugby League Emerging Nations TournamentIn 1995 and 2000, the Rugby League International Federation held an Emerging Nations Tournament alongside the Rugby League World Cup. The competition was designed to allow teams who have failed to qualify for the World Cup proper a chance to play on the international stage....
- World CupRugby League World CupThe Rugby League World Cup is an international rugby league competition contested by members of the Rugby League International Federation . It has been held nearly once every 4 years on average since its inaugural tournament in France in 1954...
- Rugby League IrelandRugby League IrelandRugby League Ireland is the internationally recognised governing body for the development of rugby league football in Ireland, having secured official recognition from the RLIF in 2000...
- List of Ireland national rugby league team players
- Ireland national rugby union teamIreland national rugby union teamThe Ireland national rugby union team represents the island of Ireland in rugby union. The team competes annually in the Six Nations Championship and every four years in the Rugby World Cup, where they reached the quarter-final stage in all but two competitions The Ireland national rugby union...