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This article contains information on '''rugby league played in 2007'''. The season commenced with the [[World Club Challenge]] |
This article contains information on '''rugby league played in 2007'''. The season commenced with the [[World Club Challenge]] and concluded with the New Zealand [[2007 All Golds Tour|All Golds Tour]] in November. |
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==January== |
==January== |
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==February== |
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*Sydney: The list of '''[[Australian rugby league's 100 greatest players]]''' from 1908–2007 is announced. |
*Sydney: The list of '''[[Australian rugby league's 100 greatest players]]''' from 1908–2007 is announced. |
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* [[Bolton]], England: The '''[[2007 World Club Challenge]]''' is won by [[St Helens |
* [[Bolton]], England: The '''[[2007 World Club Challenge]]''' is won by [[St Helens R.F.C.|St. Helens]] {{flagicon|ENG}} who defeated the [[Brisbane Broncos]] 18–14 at [[Reebok Stadium]] before 23,207. |
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|align="center" width=15%|'''18–14''' |
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|width="20%" align="left"|'''[[Brisbane Broncos]]''' |
|width="20%" align="left"|'''[[Brisbane Broncos]]''' |
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==April== |
==April== |
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* 20 – [[Brisbane, Australia]]: The ''' |
* 20 – [[Brisbane, Australia]]: The '''[[2007 ANZAC Test]]''' is won by [[Australian Kangaroos|Australia]] {{flagicon|AUS}} 30–6 against [[New Zealand national rugby league team|New Zealand]] at [[Suncorp Stadium]] before 35,241. |
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==May== |
==May== |
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3 - [[Coffs Harbour]], [[Australia]]: In the annual [[City vs Country Origin]] match [[City New South Wales rugby league team|City NSW]] defeat [[Country New South Wales rugby league team|Country NSW]] |
3 - [[Coffs Harbour]], [[Australia]]: In the annual [[City vs Country Origin]] match [[City New South Wales rugby league team|City NSW]] defeat [[Country New South Wales rugby league team|Country NSW]] 12–6 at [[BCU International Stadium]] before a crowd of just over 8,000. |
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==June== |
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==August== |
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* 8 August – [[Moore Park, New South Wales]]: The 100 |
* 8 August – [[Moore Park, New South Wales]]: The 100-year anniversary of the formation of Australia's first rugby league governing body, the [[New South Wales Rugby League]], is commemorated.<ref>{{cite news |
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* 18 August – [[Belgrade, Serbia]]: The '''2007 [[Rugby League European Shield|European Shield]]''' ends and is won by [[Serbia national rugby league team|Serbia]] {{flagicon|Serbia}} who finished on top of the table. |
* 18 August – [[Belgrade, Serbia]]: The '''2007 [[Rugby League European Shield|European Shield]]''' ends and is won by [[Serbia national rugby league team|Serbia]] {{flagicon|Serbia}} who finished on top of the table. |
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* 25 August – London, England: The '''[[2007 Challenge Cup]]''' tournament culminates in [[St Helens |
* 25 August – London, England: The '''[[2007 Challenge Cup]]''' tournament culminates in [[St Helens R.F.C.|St. Helens]]' {{flagicon|ENG}} 30 – 8 win against [[Catalans Dragons]] in the final at [[Wembley Stadium]] before 84,241. |
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* 25 August – [[Jacksonville, Florida|Jacksonville, USA]]: The '''[[2007 AMNRL season]]''' culminates in the [[Connecticut Wildcats]]' {{flagicon|USA}} 20–18 win against [[Aston DSC Bulls]] in the championship match. |
* 25 August – [[Jacksonville, Florida|Jacksonville, USA]]: The '''[[2007 AMNRL season]]''' culminates in the [[Connecticut Wildcats]]' {{flagicon|USA}} 20–18 win against [[Aston DSC Bulls]] in the championship match. |
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* 9th – [[Auckland, New Zealand |
* 9th – [[Auckland]], New Zealand: The '''[[Bartercard Cup season 2007|2007 Bartercard Cup season]]''' culminates in the [[Auckland Lions]]' {{flagicon|NZL}} 28–4 win against [[Harbour League]] in the grand final. |
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* 15th – [[Brisbane, Australia]]: The '''[[2007 Queensland Cup season]]''' culminates in the [[Tweed Heads Seagulls]]' {{flagicon|AUS}} 28–18 win against the [[Redcliffe Dolphins]] in the grand final. |
* 15th – [[Brisbane, Australia]]: The '''[[2007 Queensland Cup season]]''' culminates in the [[Tweed Heads Seagulls]]' {{flagicon|AUS}} 28–18 win against the [[Redcliffe Dolphins]] in the grand final. |
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* 22nd – [[Darwin, Australia]]: The '''[[2007 Darwin Rugby League season]]''' culminates in the Litchfield Bears' {{flagicon|AUS}} 22–16 win against the University Sharks in the grand final. |
* 22nd – [[Darwin, Australia]]: The '''[[2007 Darwin Rugby League season]]''' culminates in the Litchfield Bears' {{flagicon|AUS}} 22–16 win against the University Sharks in the grand final. |
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* 27th – Sydney, Australia: The '''9th annual [[Tom Brock Lecture]]''', entitled ''Nothing But a Nine-Day Wonder: The founding of rugby league |
* 27th – Sydney, Australia: The '''9th annual [[Tom Brock Lecture]]''', entitled ''Nothing But a Nine-Day Wonder: The founding of rugby league – Australia’s first professional code'', is delivered by Sean Fagan. |
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* 30th – Sydney: The '''[[National Rugby League season 2007|2007 NRL season]]''' culminates in the minor premiers [[Melbourne Storm]]'s {{flagicon|AUS}} 34–8 win against the [[Manly |
* 30th – Sydney: The '''[[National Rugby League season 2007|2007 NRL season]]''' culminates in the minor premiers [[Melbourne Storm]]'s {{flagicon|AUS}} 34–8 win against the [[Manly Warringah Sea Eagles]] in the [[2007 NRL Grand Final]]. On 22 April 2010, the Melbourne Storm were stripped of the 2007 and 2009 premierships and the 2006–2008 minor premierships, after Storm officials confessed to the NRL that the club had committed serious and systematic breaches of the salary cap between 2006 and 2010 by running a well-organized dual contract and bookkeeping system which concealed a total of $3.17 million in payments made to players outside of the salary cap. |
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==October== |
==October== |
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* 13 October – [[Manchester]], England: '''[[Super League XII]]''' culminates in the [[Leeds Rhinos]]' {{flagicon|ENG}} 33–5 win against minor premiers [[St Helens |
* 13 October – [[Manchester]], England: '''[[Super League XII]]''' culminates in the [[Leeds Rhinos]]' {{flagicon|ENG}} 33–5 win against minor premiers [[St Helens R.F.C.|St. Helens]] in the [[2007 Super League Grand Final]]. |
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==November== |
==November== |
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*'''10''': [[Wigan]], England – The [[Great Britain national rugby league team]] plays its last ever match: a 28 – 22 victory over [[New Zealand national rugby league team|New Zealand]] at [[JJB Stadium]]. |
*'''10''': [[Wigan]], England – The [[Great Britain national rugby league team]] plays its last ever match: a 28 – 22 victory over [[New Zealand national rugby league team|New Zealand]] at [[JJB Stadium]]. |
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* 17 November – Paris, France: The '''[[2007 All Golds Tour]]''', a repeat of the first ever international rugby league tour 100 years before, ends with a [[New Zealand |
* 17 November – Paris, France: The '''[[2007 All Golds Tour]]''', a repeat of the first ever international rugby league tour 100 years before, ends with a [[New Zealand national rugby league team|New Zealand]] {{flagicon|NZL}} win against [[France national rugby league team|France]]. |
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==December== |
==December== |
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==Test Matches== |
==Test Matches== |
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===[[ANZAC Test]]=== |
===[[ANZAC Test]]=== |
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points2 = '''Try:''' [[Manu Vatuvei|Vatuvei]]<br>'''Goal:''' [[Benji Marshall|Marshall]]| |
points2 = '''Try:''' [[Manu Vatuvei|Vatuvei]]<br>'''Goal:''' [[Benji Marshall|Marshall]]| |
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stadium = [[Suncorp Stadium]], [[Brisbane]]| |
stadium = [[Suncorp Stadium]], [[Brisbane]]| |
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attendance = 35,241 | |
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referee = {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Steve Ganson]] | |
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manofmatch = [[Karmichael Hunt]] |
manofmatch = [[Karmichael Hunt]] | |
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report = [http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/anzac-test-match-2007/australia-vs-new-zealand.html Match Report] }} |
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===Frontline Test=== |
===Frontline Test=== |
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===One off Tests=== |
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====Trans-Tasman Test==== |
====Trans-Tasman Test==== |
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*[[Cameron Smith]] became the 67th player to captain Australia and did it in style scoring 1 try and 6 goals in Australia's 58–0 victory over New Zealand. |
*[[Cameron Smith (rugby league, born 1983)|Cameron Smith]] became the 67th player to captain Australia and did it in style scoring 1 try and 6 goals in Australia's 58–0 victory over New Zealand. |
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date = 14 October 2007 | |
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team2 = {{flagicon|Australia}} [[Australia national rugby league team|Australian Kangaroos]] | |
team2 = {{flagicon|Australia}} [[Australia national rugby league team|Australian Kangaroos]] | |
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points2 = '''Try:''' [[Israel Folau]] (2)<br>[[Steve Price (rugby league)|Steve Price]]<br>[[Greg Inglis]] (3)<br>[[Jarryd Hayne]]<br>[[Brett Stewart (rugby league)|Brett Stewart]]<br>[[Greg Bird]]<br>[[Willie Mason]]<br>[[Cameron Smith]]<br>'''Goal:''' Cameron Smith (6)<br>[[Kurt Gidley]]| |
points2 = '''Try:''' [[Israel Folau]] (2)<br>[[Steve Price (rugby league)|Steve Price]]<br>[[Greg Inglis]] (3)<br>[[Jarryd Hayne]]<br>[[Brett Stewart (rugby league)|Brett Stewart]]<br>[[Greg Bird (rugby league)|Greg Bird]]<br>[[Willie Mason]]<br>[[Cameron Smith (rugby league, born 1983)|Cameron Smith]]<br>'''Goal:''' Cameron Smith (6)<br>[[Kurt Gidley]]| |
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stadium = [[Westpac Stadium]], [[Wellington, New Zealand |
stadium = [[Westpac Stadium]], [[Wellington]], New Zealand | |
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attendance = 16,681 | |
attendance = 16,681 | |
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By playing in this match, Australian three-quarter back [[Israel Folau]] became the youngest Kangaroos test player in history at 18 years and 194 days.<ref>{{cite news|last=Walter|first=Brad|title=Young performer: Israel Folau|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/sport/young-performer-israel-folau/2007/11/28/1196036984203.html|accessdate=9 January 2014|newspaper=[[Sydney Morning Herald]]|date=29 November 2007}}</ref> |
By playing in this match, Australian three-quarter back [[Israel Folau]] became the youngest Kangaroos test player in history at 18 years and 194 days.<ref>{{cite news|last=Walter|first=Brad|title=Young performer: Israel Folau|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/sport/young-performer-israel-folau/2007/11/28/1196036984203.html|accessdate=9 January 2014|newspaper=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|date=29 November 2007}}</ref> |
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team2 = {{flagicon|Scotland}} [[Scotland national rugby league team|Scotland]] | |
team2 = {{flagicon|Scotland}} [[Scotland national rugby league team|Scotland]] | |
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points1 = '''Try:''' [[Julien Rinaldi|Rinaldi]] 10'<br>[[Cyril Stacul|Stacul]] 13'<br>[[Sébastien Planas|Planas]] 20'<br>[[Sylvain Houles|Houles]] 34'<br>[[Éric Anselme|Anselme]] 38'<br>[[Thomas Bosc|Bosc]] 63'<br>[[Maxime Grésèque|Grésèque]] 70'<br>[[Christophe Moly|Moly]] 78'<br>'''Goal:''' [[Maxime Grésèque|Grésèque]] (7)| |
points1 = '''Try:''' [[Julien Rinaldi|Rinaldi]] 10'<br>[[Cyril Stacul|Stacul]] 13'<br>[[Sébastien Planas|Planas]] 20'<br>[[Sylvain Houles|Houles]] 34'<br>[[Éric Anselme|Anselme]] 38'<br>[[Thomas Bosc|Bosc]] 63'<br>[[Maxime Grésèque|Grésèque]] 70'<br>[[Christophe Moly|Moly]] 78'<br>'''Goal:''' [[Maxime Grésèque|Grésèque]] (7)| |
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points2 = '''Try:''' [[Jamie Benn|Benn]] 27'<br>[[Mick Nanyn|Nanyn]] 44'<br>[[Lee Paterson|Paterson]] 60'<br>'''Goal:''' [[Mick Nanyn|Nanyn]] (2)| |
points2 = '''Try:''' [[Jamie Benn (rugby league)|Benn]] 27'<br>[[Mick Nanyn|Nanyn]] 44'<br>[[Lee Paterson|Paterson]] 60'<br>'''Goal:''' [[Mick Nanyn|Nanyn]] (2)| |
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stadium = [[Stade Gilbert Brutus]], [[Perpignan]]| |
stadium = [[Stade Gilbert Brutus]], [[Perpignan]]| |
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score = 50–10 | |
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team2 = {{flagicon|Papua New Guinea}} [[Papua New Guinea national rugby league team|Papua New Guinea]] | |
team2 = {{flagicon|Papua New Guinea}} [[Papua New Guinea national rugby league team|Papua New Guinea]] | |
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points1 = '''Try:''' [[Phil Joseph|Joseph]]<br>[[Dave Halley|Halley]] (2)<br>[[Damian Gibson|Gibson]] (2)<br>[[Robert Roberts (rugby league)|Roberts]]<br>[[Matt James (rugby league)|M. James]] (2)<br>[[Sean Penkywicz|Penkywicz]]<br>[[Mark Lennon|Lennon]]<br>'''Goal:''' [[Iestyn Harris|Harris]] (5)<br>[[Mark Lennon|Lennon]]<br>[[Adam Hughes (rugby)|Hughes]]| |
points1 = '''Try:''' [[Phil Joseph|Joseph]]<br>[[Dave Halley|Halley]] (2)<br>[[Damian Gibson|Gibson]] (2)<br>[[Robert Roberts (rugby league)|Roberts]]<br>[[Matt James (rugby league)|M. James]] (2)<br>[[Sean Penkywicz|Penkywicz]]<br>[[Mark Lennon|Lennon]]<br>'''Goal:''' [[Iestyn Harris|Harris]] (5)<br>[[Mark Lennon|Lennon]]<br>[[Adam Hughes (rugby, born 1977)|Hughes]]| |
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points2 = '''Try:''' [[George Moni|Moni]]<br>[[Nixon Kolo|Kolo]]<br>'''Goal:''' [[John Wilshere|Wilshere]]| |
points2 = '''Try:''' [[George Moni|Moni]]<br>[[Nixon Kolo|Kolo]]<br>'''Goal:''' [[John Wilshere|Wilshere]]| |
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stadium = [[Brewery Field]], [[Bridgend]] | |
stadium = [[Brewery Field]], [[Bridgend]] | |
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team2 = {{flagicon|New Zealand}} [[New Zealand national rugby league team|New Zealand]] | |
team2 = {{flagicon|New Zealand}} [[New Zealand national rugby league team|New Zealand]] | |
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points1 = '''Try:''' Graham 32'<br>[[Keith Senior|Senior]] 36'<br>Hodgson 40'<br>[[Rob Burrow|Burrow]] 44'<br>[[Danny McGuire|McGuire]] 54'<br>'''Goal:''' [[Rob Burrow|Burrow]] (4)| |
points1 = '''Try:''' Graham 32'<br>[[Keith Senior|Senior]] 36'<br>Hodgson 40'<br>[[Rob Burrow|Burrow]] 44'<br>[[Danny McGuire|McGuire]] 54'<br>'''Goal:''' [[Rob Burrow|Burrow]] (4)| |
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points2 = '''Try: Stanley 7', 66'<br>Whatuira 11'<br>Tuiaki 80'<br>'''Goal:''' Smith (3)| |
points2 = '''Try:''' Stanley 7', 66'<br>Whatuira 11'<br>Tuiaki 80'<br>'''Goal:''' Smith (3)| |
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stadium = [[JJB Stadium]], [[Wigan]] | |
stadium = [[JJB Stadium]], [[Wigan]] | |
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team2 = {{flagicon|New Zealand}} [[New Zealand national rugby league team|New Zealand]] | |
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==Domestic Competitions== |
==Domestic Competitions== |
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===Australia=== |
===Australia=== |
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====National Rugby League==== |
====National Rugby League==== |
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{{Main|National Rugby League season 2007}} |
{{Main|National Rugby League season 2007}} |
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===Europe=== |
===Europe=== |
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====Super League XII==== |
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The Rugby League [[Challenge Cup]] is the most prestigious knock-out competition in the world of Rugby League. It features teams from across Europe including England, Scotland, Wales, France and Russia. |
The Rugby League [[Challenge Cup]] is the most prestigious knock-out competition in the world of Rugby League. It features teams from across Europe including England, Scotland, Wales, France and Russia. |
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[[Catalans Dragons]] become the first non-English side to reach the final. They will play holders [[St Helens |
[[Catalans Dragons]] become the first non-English side to reach the final. They will play holders [[St Helens R.F.C.|St. Helens]] at [[Wembley Stadium]] on 25 August. |
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====UK National Leagues==== |
====UK National Leagues==== |
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The National Leagues kick off on 5 April. There are two divisions, and the top team in National One has the opportunity to enter SuperLeague, subject to minimum standards. |
The National Leagues kick off on 5 April. There are two divisions, and the top team in National One has the opportunity to enter SuperLeague, subject to minimum standards. |
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This article contains information on rugby league played in 2007. The season commenced with the World Club Challenge and concluded with the New Zealand All Golds Tour in November.
January
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February
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[edit]- Sydney: The list of Australian rugby league's 100 greatest players from 1908–2007 is announced.
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[edit]- Bolton, England: The 2007 World Club Challenge is won by St. Helens who defeated the Brisbane Broncos 18–14 at Reebok Stadium before 23,207.
St. Helens | 18–14 | Brisbane Broncos | 23 February 2007 20:00 – Reebok Stadium, Bolton Ref: Steve Clark (Australia) Attendance: 23,207 |
Tries: Ade Gardner (2), Paul Sculthorpe | Tries: Corey Parker, Darius Boyd | ||
Goals: Paul Sculthorpe (3) | Goals: Corey Parker (3) |
March
[edit]- 18 – Brisbane, Australia: The Gold Coast Titans play their first ever match: a narrow 18–20 loss to the St George Illawarra Dragons at Suncorp Stadium before 42,030.
April
[edit]- 20 – Brisbane, Australia: The 2007 ANZAC Test is won by Australien 30–6 against Neuseeland at Suncorp Stadium before 35,241.
May
[edit]3 - Coffs Harbour, Australia: In the annual City vs Country Origin match City NSW defeat Country NSW 12–6 at BCU International Stadium before a crowd of just over 8,000.
June
[edit]- 13 – Sydney: The 2007 State of Origin series is wrapped up by Queensland in game two of the series at Telstra Stadium before 76,924.
July
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August
[edit]- 8 August – Moore Park, New South Wales: The 100-year anniversary of the formation of Australia's first rugby league governing body, the New South Wales Rugby League, is commemorated.[1]
- 18 August – Belgrad, Serbien: The 2007 European Shield ends and is won by Serbien who finished on top of the table.
- 25 August – London, England: The 2007 Challenge Cup tournament culminates in St. Helens' 30 – 8 win against Catalans Dragons in the final at Wembley Stadium before 84,241.
- 25 August – Jacksonville, USA: The 2007 AMNRL season culminates in the Connecticut Wildcats' 20–18 win against Aston DSC Bulls in the championship match.
September
[edit]- 4th – Sydney: The 2007 Dally M Awards are held and Johnathan Thurston is named NRL player of the year.
- 6th – Australia: Rugby league film The Final Winter is released.[2]
- 9th – Auckland, New Zealand: The 2007 Bartercard Cup season culminates in the Auckland Lions' 28–4 win against Harbour League in the grand final.
- 15th – Brisbane, Australia: The 2007 Queensland Cup season culminates in the Tweed Heads Seagulls' 28–18 win against the Redcliffe Dolphins in the grand final.
- 22nd – Darwin, Australia: The 2007 Darwin Rugby League season culminates in the Litchfield Bears' 22–16 win against the University Sharks in the grand final.
- 27th – Sydney, Australia: The 9th annual Tom Brock Lecture, entitled Nothing But a Nine-Day Wonder: The founding of rugby league – Australia’s first professional code, is delivered by Sean Fagan.
- 30th – Sydney: The 2007 NRL season culminates in the minor premiers Melbourne Storm's 34–8 win against the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in the 2007 NRL Grand Final. On 22 April 2010, the Melbourne Storm were stripped of the 2007 and 2009 premierships and the 2006–2008 minor premierships, after Storm officials confessed to the NRL that the club had committed serious and systematic breaches of the salary cap between 2006 and 2010 by running a well-organized dual contract and bookkeeping system which concealed a total of $3.17 million in payments made to players outside of the salary cap.
October
[edit]- 13 October – Manchester, England: Super League XII culminates in the Leeds Rhinos' 33–5 win against minor premiers St. Helens in the 2007 Super League Grand Final.
November
[edit]- 10: Wigan, England – The Great Britain national rugby league team plays its last ever match: a 28 – 22 victory over New Zealand at JJB Stadium.
- 17 November – Paris, France: The 2007 All Golds Tour, a repeat of the first ever international rugby league tour 100 years before, ends with a Neuseeland win against Frankreich.
December
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Test Matches
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Australien | 30–6 | Neuseeland |
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Try: Hindmarsh King Tate Hunt Lockyer Goal: Thurston (5) |
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Frontline Test
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Try: McGuire 10' m Burrow (2) 28' c, 50' c Langley 36' c Wild 43' m Morley 47' c Sykes 55' m Roby 67' c Goal: Sinfield (5) |
Try: Grésèque (2) 20' m, 24' c Anselme 60' m Goal: Bosc |
One off Tests
[edit]Trans-Tasman Test
[edit]- Cameron Smith became the 67th player to captain Australia and did it in style scoring 1 try and 6 goals in Australia's 58–0 victory over New Zealand.
14 October 2007
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New Zealand Kiwis | 0–58 | Australian Kangaroos |
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Try: Israel Folau (2) Steve Price Greg Inglis (3) Jarryd Hayne Brett Stewart Greg Bird Willie Mason Cameron Smith Goal: Cameron Smith (6) Kurt Gidley |
By playing in this match, Australian three-quarter back Israel Folau became the youngest Kangaroos test player in history at 18 years and 194 days.[3]
28 October 2007
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Frankreich | 46–16 | Scotland |
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Try: Rinaldi 10' Stacul 13' Planas 20' Houles 34' Anselme 38' Bosc 63' Grésèque 70' Moly 78' Goal: Grésèque (7) |
Try: Benn 27' Nanyn 44' Paterson 60' Goal: Nanyn (2) |
28 October 2007
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Wales | 50–10 | Papua-Neuguinea |
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Try: Joseph Halley (2) Gibson (2) Roberts M. James (2) Penkywicz Lennon Goal: Harris (5) Lennon Hughes |
Try: Moni Kolo Goal: Wilshere |
20 October 2007
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Northern Union | 18–25 | All Golds |
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Try: McGuire (2) Clarke Yeaman Goal: Rooney (3) |
Try: Lauitiiti (2) Eastwood V. Anderson Toopi Goal: Jones (5) |
Three points for a try, as per inaugural Test in 1907.
27 October 2007
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Great Britain | 20–14 | Neuseeland |
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Try: Fa'asavalu 29' Raynor 49' Burgess 62' Goal: Burrow (4) |
Try: Hape (2) 3', 75' Whatuira 34' Goal: Hohaia |
3 November 2007
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Great Britain | 44–0 | Neuseeland |
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Try: Peacock 2' c Pryce (2) 14' c, 77' c Raynor 39' m Wellens 50' c Gardner 56' m Burrow 63' c Senior 71' c Goal: Sinfield (5) Burrow |
10 November 2007
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Great Britain | 28–22 | Neuseeland |
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Try: Graham 32' Senior 36' Hodgson 40' Burrow 44' McGuire 54' Goal: Burrow (4) |
Try: Stanley 7', 66' Whatuira 11' Tuiaki 80' Goal: Smith (3) |
Domestic Competitions
[edit]Australien
[edit]National Rugby League
[edit]The 2007 NRL Season will run from 16 March 2007 to 30 September 2007, with the latter date hosting the Grand Final at Sydney's Telstra Stadium.
Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts | |
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1 | Melbourne | 24 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 627 | 277 | +350 | 44 |
2 | Manly Warringah | 24 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 597 | 377 | +220 | 38 |
3 | North Queensland | 24 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 547 | 618 | −71 | 32 |
4 | Warriors | 24 | 13 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 593 | 434 | +159 | 29 |
5 | Parramatta | 24 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 573 | 481 | +92 | 28 |
6 | Bulldogs | 24 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 575 | 528 | +47 | 26 |
7 | South Sydney | 24 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 408 | 399 | +9 | 26 |
8 | Brisbane | 24 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 511 | 476 | +35 | 24 |
9 | Wests Tigers | 24 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 541 | 561 | −20 | 24 |
10 | Sydney | 24 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 445 | 610 | −165 | 23 |
11 | Cronulla-Sutherland | 24 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 463 | 403 | +60 | 22 |
12 | Gold Coast | 24 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 409 | 559 | −150 | 22 |
13 | St George Illawarra | 24 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 431 | 509 | −78 | 20 |
14 | Canberra | 24 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 522 | 650 | −128 | 20 |
15 | Newcastle | 24 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 418 | 708 | −290 | 20 |
16 | Penrith | 24 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 539 | 607 | −68 | 18 |
State of Origin
[edit]Europa
[edit]Super League XII
[edit]The Super League is the top club competition in Europe. In 2007 there are eleven English teams and one French team in the 2007 season, known as Super League XII
Carnegie Challenge Cup
[edit]The Rugby League Challenge Cup is the most prestigious knock-out competition in the world of Rugby League. It features teams from across Europe including England, Scotland, Wales, France and Russia.
Catalans Dragons become the first non-English side to reach the final. They will play holders St. Helens at Wembley Stadium on 25 August.
UK National Leagues
[edit]The National Leagues kick off on 5 April. There are two divisions, and the top team in National One has the opportunity to enter SuperLeague, subject to minimum standards.
References
[edit]- ^ ARL (2007). "Australian Rugby Football League Annual Report 2007" (PDF). Australian Rugby League Limited. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 September 2009. Retrieved 15 July 2009.
- ^ Purcell, Charles (6 September 2007). "Final whistle". The Sydney Morning Herald. Australia: Fairfax Media. Retrieved 2 October 2010.
- ^ Walter, Brad (29 November 2007). "Young performer: Israel Folau". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
External links
[edit]- "NZ League To Take Hard Line With NRL"[permanent dead link], xtraMSN website, retrieved 27 July 2006.
- " South Africa incentive for BARLA boys", Cumberland News, retrieved 6 October 2006.