2000 Rugby League World Cup
The 2000 Rugby League World Cup was the twelfth staging of the Rugby League World Cup. It was held in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and France, and took place between 28 October and 25 November 2000. Sixteen national teams competed in four groups of four, playing each other once over three weekly rounds before a series of play-offs that culminated in the final between Australia and New Zealand. Tournament favourites Australia defeated New Zealand in the final, claiming their sixth consecutive and ninth total Rugby League World Cup title. Australian winger Wendell Sailor was named player of the tournament.
| 2000 Rugby League World Cup | |
|---|---|
| Number of teams | 16 |
| Host countries | England France Ireland Scotland Wales |
| Winner | Australia (9th title) |
| Matches played | 31 |
| Attendance | 263,921 (8,514 per match) |
| Top scorer | Mat Rogers (70) |
| Top try scorer | Wendell Sailor (10) |
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