International Rugby League in 2008
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This article documents international Rugby League in 2008. The highlight of the year is the World Cup, held in Australia in October and November.
[edit] ANZAC Test
The 2008 Centenary ANZAC Test took place on Friday 9 May at Sydney Cricket Ground. There was some controversy regarding the release of two Engage Super League players, Leeds Rhinos' Brent Webb and Wigan Warriors' Thomas Leuluai as the Test clashed with the 5th round of the 2008 Challenge Cup.
| 9th May 2008 | |||
Australia  |
28 - 12 |  New Zealand |
Sydney Cricket Ground Attendance: 34,571 Man of Match: Mark Gasnier Simon Mannering |
| Try: Gasnier 6', 13' Gallen 17' C. Smith 22' Folau 64' Goal: Thurston (4) |
Try: Soliola 42' Perrett 79' Goal: J. Smith Luke |
[edit] World Cup
The 2008 World Cup will begin on 25 October with a match between England and Papua New Guinea at the Dairy Farmers Stadium in Townsville, Queensland. The final will be held at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium on 22 November. Hosts Australia are the reigning World Champions, having won the previous Rugby League World Cup in 2000 in Great Britain.
