Rugby league in 2007
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This article contains information on rugby league to be played in 2007. The season will commence with the World Club Challenge, and will conclude with the New Zealand All Golds Tour in November.
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[edit] Trial matches
[edit] World Club Challenge
- See also: World Club Challenge
St Helens won the one-off match against Brisbane Broncos 18-14 at Reebok Stadium, Bolton.
| St Helens | 18-14 | Brisbane Broncos | 23/2/2007 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) |
[edit] International
[edit] Trans-Tasman Tests
- See also: ANZAC Test
| Date | Match | Venue | City | Crowd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 April | Australia v. New Zealand | TBA | Sydney | |
| 13 October | New Zealand v. Australia | WestpacTrust Stadium | Wellington |
[edit] BARLA Tour of South Africa
| Date | Match | Venue | City | Crowd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 6 | BARLA v. provincial team | TBA | TBA | |
| June 9 | BARLA v. provincial team | TBA | TBA | |
| June 13 | BARLA v. South Africa | TBA | TBA | |
| June 16 | BARLA v. South Africa | TBA | TBA |
[edit] XXXX Test
- See also: Baskerville Shield
| Date | Match | Venue | City | Crowd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | Great Britain v. New Zealand | TBA | TBA |
[edit] World Cup qualifiers
- See also: 2008 Rugby League World Cup
[edit] Europe (Round 2)
| Date | Match | Stadium | City | Crowd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 20/21 | Wales v. Russia | Brewery Field | Bridgend | |
| October 27/28 | Russia v. Scotland | TBA | Moscow | |
| November 3/4 | Scotland v. Wales | TBA | TBA | |
| November 3/4 | Ireland v. Lebanon | TBA | TBA |
[edit] All Golds Tour
- See also: 2007 All Golds Tour
| Date | Match | Stadium | City | Crowd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October/November | England v. New Zealand | TBA | TBA | |
| October/November | England v. New Zealand | TBA | TBA | |
| October/November | England v. New Zealand | TBA | TBA | |
| October/November | Wales v. New Zealand | TBA | TBA |
[edit] Domestic Competitions
[edit] Australia
[edit] National Rugby League
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.
[edit] Europe
[edit] Super League XII
Main article: Super League XII
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
[edit] Carnegie Challenge Cup 2007
Main article: Carnegie Challenge Cup 2007
The 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.
[edit] UK National Leagues
Main article: Rugby League National Leagues in 2007
The National Leagues kick off on April 5th. There are two divisions, and the top team in National One has the opportunity to enter SuperLeague, subject to minimum standards.
[edit] Sources
- "NZ League To Take Hard Line With NRL", xtraMSN website, retrieved 27 July, 2006.
- " South Africa incentive for BARLA boys", Cumberland News, retrieved October 6, 2006.
