This article lists the squads for the 2000 Women's Rugby League World Cup.
The lists are derived from the Official Programme, supplemented by contemporary newspaper articles and the New Zealand Rugby League Almanack 2000. The Official Programme included pen portraits that named the occupation, position(s), club and past representative teams of most of the players.
Australia Australia played four matches in the tournament. Three players from Western Australia were selected and included in the touring party. Heritage numbers were identified in 2021. A contemporary newspaper article listed the playing 17 for Australia's second match (the third of the tournament).
The tally of tries and goals are from the first two matches involving Australia where the Australian scorers are known. The source for Australia's third match (against New Zealand) listed only the New Zealand scorers. Australia did not score in their fourth match (against Great Britain).
Heritagenumber Name Position Club State Occupation Debut T G Pts 18 Loretta O'Neill Norths Brisbane Qld Police cadet 1995 0 0 0 46 Tracey Thompson Norths Brisbane NSW Student 1999 0 0 0 39 Teresa Anderson Souths Brisbane Qld Police constable 1998 0 0 0 32 Caryl Jarrett South Sydney NSW Council worker 1997 1 0 4 51 Kelly O'Doherty Souths Brisbane Qld Fitness instructor 2000 0 0 0 41 Karyn Murphy Souths Brisbane Qld Police detective 1998 1 0 4 7 Tarsha Gale South Sydney NSW School teacher 1995 0 0 0 22 Debbie Merritt Norths Brisbane Qld Correctional K9 officer 1996 0 0 0 1 Natalie Dwyer South Sydney NSW Warehouse clerk 1995 0 0 0 49 Liz Ryan Norths Brisbane Qld Maintenance worker 2000 0 0 0 42 Tahnee Norris Norths Brisbane Qld Administrator 1998 1 0 4 19 Veronica White Brothers Ipswich Qld Administrator 1995 0 0 0 29 Jodie Billing Souths Brisbane Qld Student 1997 0 0 0 34 Karen Stuart Souths Brisbane Qld Carpenter 1997 0 0 0 6 Katrina Fanning Queanbeyan ACT Public servant 1995 0 0 0 48 Tanya Mulder Souths Brisbane Qld Printer artist 2000 0 0 0 53 Danielle Parker WA 2000 0 0 0 50 Louise Snowling WA School teacher 2000 0 0 0 52 Nina Brocklehurst WA 2000 0 0 0 54 Annie Banks Norths Brisbane Qld Property maintenance 2001 0 0 0 33 Karen Shaw Qld 1997 0 2 4 A pre-tournament preview article in the Courier Mail named Karyn Murphy as co-captain. The Official Programme did not designate the Australian co-captains but did list the following support staff: Coach: Wayne Portlock Conditioner: Haydn Masters Manager: Jeanette Luker Assistant: Sue Taylor Strapper: Ray Ward
Great Britain & Ireland Great Britain & Ireland played four matches in the tournament. Contemporary newspaper articles list the playing 17 for Great Britain & Ireland's second and fourth matches (the third match of the tournament, and the Final).
Jerseynumber Name Position Club Occupation Debut T G Pts 1 Joanne Hewson Barrow Candle operator 1996 0 0 0 2 Joanne Taylor Hull Vixens Detective constable 0 0 0 3 Allison Kitchin Barrow Business banker 1996 0 0 0 4 Natalie Gilmour Wakefield Townville Panthers Police officer 1998 2 0 8 5 Dannielle Titterington Wakefield Townville Panthers Window fabricator 2000 0 0 0 6 Brenda Dobek Wakefield Townville Panthers Self-employed caterer 1996 1 5 14 7 Kirsty Robinson Wakefield Townville Panthers Bank HFS operations 1998 0 0 0 9 Michelle Land Wakefield Townville Panthers Taxi driver 1996 2 0 8 10 Lisa McIntosh Leisure centre manager 1996 0 0 0 11 Jane Banks Hindley Pumas Postwoman 1996 1 0 4 12 Rebecca Stevens Wakefield Townville Panthers Barrister 1998 0 0 0 13 Sally Millburn Barrow Postwoman 1996 0 0 0 14 Samantha Bailey Wakefield Townville Panthers Student 2000 0 0 0 15 Wendy Charnley Rochdale Ravens Mother 1996 0 0 0 16 Paula Tunnicliffe Rochdale Ravens Warehouse operative 1996 0 0 0 17 Debbie Rice Hull Dockers 2000 0 0 0 18 Sarah Roper Goldborn Student 2000 0 0 0 19 Michelle Handley Wakefield Townville Panthers Mother 2000 0 0 0 20 Alexandra Knight University of Luton Student 0 0 0 21 Gemma Walsh Wakefield Townville Panthers Student 2000 0 0 0 22 Kate Wright Barrow PE teacher 0 0 0 23 Susan Cochrane Wakefield Townville Panthers Psychriatic nurse 0 0 0 24 Teresa Bruce Wakefield Townville Panthers Warehouse operative 2000 0 0 0 The Official Programme noted Brenda Dobek and Michelle Land as joint-captains and listed the following support staff: Head Coach: Jackie Sheldon Technical Coaching Advisor: Ray Unsworth Conditioner: Simon Worsnop Team Manager: Julie Wells Team Manager: Andy MacDonald Event Co-ordinator: Roland Davis Team Administrator: Julia Lee
New Zealand New Zealand played four matches in the tournament. Heritage numbers were identified in 2021. A contemporary newspaper article listed the playing 17 for New Zealand's fourth match (the Final).
The Almanac included a short article, the scores from New Zealand's matches, New Zealand's try scorers and goal kickers and a tally of match appearances, tries, goals and points.
Heritagenumber Name Position Club Province Occupation Debut M T G Pts 4 Luisa Avaiki Richmond Auckland 1995 4 0 0 0 6 Nadene Conlon Bay Roskill Auckland Family business 1995 4 0 0 0 34 Tasha Davie Richmond Auckland Telecom business consultant 1998 4 0 0 0 8 Michelle Driscoll Bay Roskill Auckland Events coordinator 1995 4 1 0 4 25 Trish Hina Te Aroha Wellington 1997 4 2 8 24 45 Kat Howard Bay of Plenty Bay of Plenty Timber hand 2000 3 1 0 4 46 Sharlene Johnson Bay Roskill Auckland Teacher 2000 3 1 0 4 47 Vicki Logopati Kalapoi Centerbury Student 2000 1 1 0 4 48 Laura Mariu Otahuhu Auckland NZ Post 2000 4 2 2 12 49 Miriama Niha Kalapoi Centerbury Purchasing officer 1999 4 1 0 4 14 Nicole Presland Bay Roskill Auckland Financial consultant 1995 4 2 0 8 41 Stacey O'Carroll Richmond Auckland Ford Motors quality assurance 1999 4 2 0 8 44 Frances Te Ao Petone Wellington 1999 1 0 0 0 24 Selena Edmonds Te Aroha Wellington Owner operator courier 1997 4 5 0 20 35 Somma Te Kahu Papanui Centerbury Medical receptionist 1998 4 0 0 0 50 Hanna Wainohu Te Aroha Wellington ENZA Cool Ltd 2000 4 0 0 0 23 Leah Witehira Otahuhu Auckland Teachers aid 1995 4 1 0 4 21 Rachel White Bay Roskill Auckland 1995 4 2 0 8 31 Tracy Wrigley Petone Wellington Student; hockey referee 1997 4 1 0 4 52 Nola Campbell Otahuhu Auckland 2001 0 0 0 0 Rachel Cooper Papanui Centerbury Family business 0 0 0 0 30 Priscilla Moke Bay Roskill Auckland 1997 0 0 0 0 57 Ina Muaiava Bay Roskill Auckland Bank officer 2001 0 0 0 0 18 Lynley Tierney Mt Wellington Auckland 1995 0 0 0 0 The above table reflects player surnames used in the Kiwi Ferns Honour Roll. The Official Programme used the names Selena Te Amo (Edmonds), Nicole Presland-Tack and Lynley Tierney-Mani. The Official Programme listed the following support staff: Coach: Michael Rawiri Manager: Gavin Tavendale Trainer: Bob Vercoe Physiotherapist: Leah Purcell Media: Claudette Hauti
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