2018 Rugby League Commonwealth Championship
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The 2018 Rugby League Commonwealth Championship was a rugby league nines tournament organised by the Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) and played in the Moreton Bay Region, Queensland, Australia in February 2018. The event, featured eight men's teams, six women's teams and three physical disability teams, was one of the exhibition sports for the 2018 Commonwealth Games and was in support of the bid for rugby league nines to be a full medal event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.[1][2]
The tournament was dominated by Australia, who won all three competitions.[3][4]
Competing nations and pools
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The 2014 tournament limited the men's competition to under-18 players. For this competition the upper age was increased to make the tournament an under-23 competition.[5]
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Fixtures
[edit | edit source]All the games were played at Dolphin Stadium, home of Queensland rugby league side, Redcliffe Dolphins, on 23 and 24 February. All the pool games in the men's and women's teams were played on 23 February with the play-offs and medal matches played on 24 February. In the physical disability tournament four match were played on the first day with two more and the gold medal match played on the second day.[7]
All times are Queensland local time, UTC+10:00.
Women's tournament
[edit | edit source]Pool A
[edit | edit source]| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Australia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 4 | +46 | 4 |
| Samoa Samoa | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 32 | −4 | 2 |
| Fiji Fiji | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 48 | −42 | 0 |
| 23 February 2018 | Fiji File:Flag of Fiji.svg | 6 – 24 | File:Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa | ||
| 11:05am |
Tries: Paulini Korowaqa Goals: Wainikiti Deqku (1) |
Tries: Atasi Lafia (2), Shontelle Stowers (2), Christine Pauli, Sarah Togatuki |
| 23 February 2018 | Australia File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg | 26 – 4 | File:Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa | ||
| 2:10pm |
Tries: Ali Brigginshaw (2), Karina Brown, Nakia Davis-Welsh, Rikeya Horne, Corban McGregor Goals: Maddie Studdon (1) |
Tries: Maitua Feterika |
| 23 February 2018 | Australia File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg | 24 – 0 | File:Flag of Fiji.svg Fiji | ||
| 7:05pm |
Tries: Chelsea Baker, Annette Brander, Nakia Davis-Welsh, Corban McGregor, Maddie Studdon Goals: Tallisha Harden (1), Maddie Studdon (1) |
Pool B
[edit | edit source]| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonga Tonga | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 8 | +12 | 4 |
| Cook Islands Cook Islands | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 2 |
| Canada Canada | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 28 | −12 | 0 |
| 23 February 2018 | Canada File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg | 4 – 8 | File:Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga | ||
| 11:30am |
Tries: Maira Acevedo | Tries: Lanulangi Veainu (2) |
| 23 February 2018 | Cook Islands File:Flag of the Cook Islands.svg | 4 – 12 | File:Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga | ||
| 2:45pm |
Tries: Toka Natua | Tries: Takilele Katoa, Joy Tedeschi Goals: Takilele Katoa (1), Lanulangi Veainu (1) |
| 23 February 2018 | Canada File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg | 12 – 20 | File:Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Cook Islands | ||
| 5:40pm |
Tries: Allana Fittes, Janai Haupapa, Tiera Thomas-Reynolds | Tries: Kiritapu Demant, Inangaro Maraeara, Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate, Jean-Shannel Robati |
Semi-finals and play-offs
[edit | edit source]| 24 February 2018 | Australia File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg | 14 – 8 | File:Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Cook Islands | ||
| 11:35am |
Tries: Nakia Davis-Welsh, Isabelle Kelly, Corban McGregor Goals: Brittany Breayley (1) |
Tries: Kiritapu Demant, Mazelina Haurua |
| 24 February 2018 | Tonga File:Flag of Tonga.svg | 0 – 20 | File:Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa | ||
| 12:00pm |
Tries: Maitua Feterika, Taliah Fuimaono, Louisa Gago, Shontelle Stowers, Sarah Togatuki |
| 24 February 2018 5th place play-off |
Canada File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg | 16 – 12 (extra time) |
File:Flag of Fiji.svg Fiji | ||
| 1:50pm |
Tries: Andrea Burk, Justine Pelletier, Stevi Schnoor, Tiera Thomas-Reynolds | Tries: Ema Adivitaloga, Paulini Korowaqa, Sereama Nagatalevu |
| 24 February 2018 Bronze medal play-off |
Cook Islands File:Flag of the Cook Islands.svg | 20 – 0 | File:Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga | ||
| 4:00pm |
Tries: Kiritapu Demant (2), Inangaro Maraeara, Kimiora Nati, Apii Nicholls-Pualau |
| 24 February 2018 Gold medal play-off |
Australia File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg | 14 – 8 | File:Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa | ||
| 4:25pm |
Tries: Chelsea Baker, Nakia Davis-Welsh, Zahara Temara Goals: Zahara Temara (1) |
Tries: Louisa Gago, Shontelle Stowers |
Men's U23 tournament
[edit | edit source]Pool A
[edit | edit source]| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Australia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 4 | +88 | 6 |
| Fiji Fiji | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 38 | −8 | 4 |
| Scotland Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 50 | −16 | 2 |
| Wales Wales | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 68 | −64 | 0 |
| 23 February 2018 | Fiji File:Flag of Fiji.svg | 14 – 10 | File:Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland | ||
| 12:05pm |
Tries: Sam Kurukitoga, Netani Narisia, Joeli Vulavou Goals: Roseru Naiwasetawa (1) |
Tries: Curtis Faughlin (2) Goals: Matt Hogg (1) |
| 23 February 2018 | Australia File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg | 32 – 0 | File:Flag of Wales (1959–present).svg Wales | ||
| 12:30pm |
Tries: Paul Momirovski (3), Corey Allan,
Michael Carroll, Hayden Schwass, Kotoni Staggs |
| 23 February 2018 | Australia File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg | 36 – 0 | File:Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland | ||
| 3:10pm |
Tries: Corey Allan (2), Jade Anderson (2), Luke Sharpe (2), Kotoni Staggs Goals: Kotoni Staggs (2), Jade Anderson (1), Luke Sharpe (1) |
| 23 February 2018 | Fiji File:Flag of Fiji.svg | 12 – 4 | File:Flag of Wales (1959–present).svg Wales | ||
| 3:35pm |
Tries: Sam Kurukitoga, Netani Narisia, RT Timoli | Tries: Liam Silver |
| 23 February 2018 | Scotland File:Flag of Scotland.svg | 24 – 0 | File:Flag of Wales (1959–present).svg Wales | ||
| 6:05pm |
Tries: Niall Sidney (2), Justin Faughlin, Matt Hogg, Luke Westman Goals: Matt Hogg (2) |
| 23 February 2018 | Australia File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg | 24 – 4 | File:Flag of Fiji.svg Fiji | ||
| 7:30pm |
Tries: Corey Allan, Luke Huth, Hayden Schwass, Kotoni Staggs Goals: Luke Huth (1), Kotoni Staggs (1) |
Tries: RT Timoli |
Pool B
[edit | edit source]| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonga Tonga | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 26 | +28 | 6 |
| Samoa Samoa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 52 | 46 | +6 | 4 |
| England England | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 44 | −16 | 2 |
| Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 48 | −18 | 0 |
| 23 February 2018 | Tonga File:Flag of Tonga.svg | 22 – 8 | File:Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa | ||
| 10:15am |
Tries: Addison Demetriou (2), Joseph Kaufusitua, Sosaia Talivakaola Goals: Sione Tonga (1) |
Tries: Tom Sau, Frank Toomalatai |
| 23 February 2018 | England File:Flag of England.svg | 10 – 28 | File:Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa | ||
| 12:55pm |
Tries: Tyler Spence, Cole Walker-Taylor Goals: Tyler Spence (1) |
Tries: Poasa Faamausili, Maliko Filino, Tom Sau, Marli Sini, Ken Tofilau, Frank Toomalatai Goals: Arthur Crichton (1), Marli Sini (1) |
| 23 February 2018 | Papua New Guinea File:Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg | 12 – 20 | File:Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga | ||
| 1:45pm |
Tries: Paul Nelson (2), Yabra Kuk | Tries: Addison Demetriou (2), Mali Lepou, Sione Vea Goals: Joseph Kaufusitua (1), Netane Masina (1) |
| 23 February 2018 | Samoa File:Flag of Samoa.svg | 16 – 14 | File:Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Papua New Guinea | ||
| 4:50pm |
Tries: Poasa Faamausili, Jordan Seumanu, Denzal Tonise, Frank Toomalatai | Tries: Dickson Amea, Paul Nelson, John Ragi Jnr Goals: Paul Nelson (1) |
| 23 February 2018 | England File:Flag of England.svg | 6 – 12 | File:Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga | ||
| 5:15pm |
Tries: Cole Walker-Taylor Goals: Cole Walker-Taylor (1) |
Tries: Taealoaloa Amone, Addison Demetriou, Myles Taueli |
| 23 February 2018 | England File:Flag of England.svg | 12 – 4 | File:Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Papua New Guinea | ||
| Tries: Darrion Ball, Samuel Rotchford, Daniel Sowerby | Tries: Ilias Stanley |
Semi-finals and play-offs
[edit | edit source]| 24 February 2018 | Scotland File:Flag of Scotland.svg | 16 – 14 | File:Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Papua New Guinea | ||
| 10:45am |
Tries: Davey Dixon, Curtis Faughlin, Ali Olivier Goals: Matt Hogg (2) |
Tries: Dickson Amea, John Ragi Jnr, Standford Talita Goals: Dickson Amea (1) |
| 24 February 2018 | England File:Flag of England.svg | 8 – 10 | File:Flag of Wales (1959–present).svg Wales | ||
| 11:10am |
Tries: Frankie Halton, Gregory Howland | Tries: Liam Silver (2) Goals: Paul Edwards (1) |
| 24 February 2018 | Australia File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg | 18 – 10 | File:Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa | ||
| 1:00pm |
Tries: Conor Carey, Michael Carroll, Paul Momirovski Goals: Michael Carroll (1), Luke Sharpe (1), Kotoni Staggs (1) |
Tries: Arthur Crichton, Frank Toomalatai Goals: Arthur Crichton (1) |
| 24 February 2018 | Tonga File:Flag of Tonga.svg | 22 – 6 | File:Flag of Fiji.svg Fiji | ||
| 1:25pm |
Tries: Taealoaloa Amone, Addison Demetriou, George Ili, Sione Tonga, Arthor Tupou Goals: Netane Masima (1) |
Tries: Penaia Aeveltue Goals: RT Timoti |
| 24 February 2018 7th place play-off |
Papua New Guinea File:Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg | 0 – 14 | File:Flag of England.svg England | ||
| 2:15pm |
Tries: Gregory Howland, Liam Quinn, Tyler Spence Goals: Owen Restall (1) |
| 24 February 2018 5th place play-off |
Scotland File:Flag of Scotland.svg | 16 – 10 | File:Flag of Wales (1959–present).svg Wales | ||
| 2:40pm |
Tries: Davey Dixon, Matt Hogg, Luke Westman Goals: Matt Hogg (2) |
Tries: Karlin Claridge, Paul Edwards Goals: Paul Edwards (2) |
| 24 February 2018 Bronze medal play-off |
Samoa File:Flag of Samoa.svg | 20 – 6 | File:Flag of Fiji.svg Fiji | ||
| 5:25pm |
Tries: Arthur Crichton, Nathan Leatigaga, Charlton Schaafhausen, Alex Seve, Frank Toomalatai | Tries: RT Timoli Goals: RT Timoli (1) |
| 23 February 2018 Gold medal play-off |
Australia File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg | 14 – 8 | File:Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga | ||
| 5:50pm |
Tries: Jade Anderson, Conor Carey, Kotoni Staggs Goals: Luke Sharpe (1) |
Tries: Addison Demetriou, Isileli Uilou |
Physical disabilities tournament
[edit | edit source]Pool stage
[edit | edit source]| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | +/− | Pts |
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| Australia Australia | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | +18 | 7 |
| New Zealand New Zealand | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | −2 | 4 |
| Commonwealth All Stars | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 16 | −16 | 1 |
| 23 February 2018 | New Zealand File:Flag of New Zealand.svg | 4 – 0 | Commonwealth All Stars | (field 2) | |
| 10:40am |
Tries: Lisa Adams |
| 23 February 2018 | Australia File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg | 8 – 0 | Commonwealth All Stars | ||
| 1:20pm |
Tries: Craig Anderson, Mitchell Gleeson |
| 23 February 2018 | Australia File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg | 4 – 0 | Commonwealth All Stars | (field 2) | |
| 3:10pm |
Tries: Mitchell Gleeson |
| 23 February 2018 | Australia File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg | 6 – 0 | File:Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand | ||
| 6:40pm |
Tries: Kyle Lloyd Goals: George Tonna (1) |
| 24 February 2018 | New Zealand File:Flag of New Zealand.svg | 0 – 0 | Commonwealth All Stars | ||
| 10:20am |
| 24 February 2018 | Australia File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg | 0 – 0 | File:Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand | ||
| 12:35pm |
Play-off
[edit | edit source]| 24 February 2018 | Australia File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg | 0 – 0 | File:Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand | ||
| 3:05pm |
Australia were declared the gold medalists due to having a better pool result.
Leading try-scorers
[edit | edit source]- Men's U23: File:Flag of Tonga.svg Addison Demetriou (7)
- Women's: File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nakia Davis-Welsh, File:Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Kiritapu Demant, File:Flag of Samoa.svg Shontelle Stowers (4)
- Physical disability: File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mitchell Gleeson (2)
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