2008 Women's Rugby League World Cup
| 2008 Women's World Cup | |
|---|---|
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Host country |  Australia |
| Winner |  New Zealand |
< 2005 2013 > | |
The 2008 Women's Rugby League World Cup was the third staging of the Women's Rugby League World Cup since its inauguration in 2000, and the first since the 2005 tournament. The tournament was held in Australia from 26 October, culminating in the final between Australia and New Zealand on 22 November. It was held at Stockland Park alongside the Police World Cup. Eight teams took part including defending champions New Zealand.[1]
Group Stage
Pool A
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia (links) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 154 | 4 | 150 | 6 |
| England (links) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 130 | 26 | 104 | 4 |
| Russia (links) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 156 | -138 | 2 |
| France (links) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 132 | -116 | 0 |
Pool B
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand (links) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 140 | 8 | 132 | 6 |
| Pacific Islands (links) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 70 | 108 | -38 | 4 |
| Samoa (links) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 66 | 32 | +34 | 2 |
| Tonga (links) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 126 | -108 | 0 |
Final
The final was held at Suncorp Stadium on the 15th of November.[2]