The2008 Rugby League World Cup featured the national teams (selected from twenty-four-man squads) of ten nations: Australia, England, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, France, Scotland, Ireland, Samoa, and Tonga.[1][2]
Head coach:Ricky Stuart
Assistant coaches:John Cartwright andAllan Langer[3]
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1 Replaced originally selectedBrett Stewart andJustin Hodges who withdrew on 16 October.[4]
2 Replaced originally selectedMichael Crocker who withdrew due to injury on 9 October.[5]
Head coach:Tony Smith/
Assistant coach:Steve McNamara
Head coach:Stephen Kearney
Assistant coach:Wayne Bennett
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1 Replaced originally namedIosia Soliola who withdrew due to injury on 21 October.[6]
2 Replaced originally namedBrent Webb andJeff Lima who withdrew due to injury on 7 October.[7]
Head coach:Adrian Lam
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Head coach:Joe Dakuitoga
| Player | Games | Points | Position | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wes Naiqama (capt) | 4 | 32 | WG | Newcastle Knights |
| Nick Bradley-Qalilawa | 4 | 0 | WG | Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles |
| Jayson Bukuya | 4 | 8 | CE | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks |
| Iowane Divavesi | 2 | 4 | PR | Terrigal Sharks |
| Aaron Groom | 4 | 0 | HB | Bulldogs RLFC |
| Jarryd Hayne | 4 | 12 | FB/WG/FE | Parramatta Eels |
| Sevania Koroi | 4 | 0 | CE/LK | Western Suburbs Magpies |
| Josua Koroibulu | 0 | 0 | Milton-Ulladulla Bulldogs | |
| Jone Macilai | 1 | 0 | CE/FB/WG | Fassifern RLFC |
| Daryl Millard | 3 | 0 | CE | Bulldogs RLFC |
| Vula Louis Dakuitoga Naqau | 0 | 0 | Terrigal Sharks | |
| Kaliova Nauqe | 2 | 0 | Fassifern RLFC | |
| Alipate Noilea | 3 | 0 | FE | Parkes Spacemen |
| Josateki Ravueta | Sawtell Panthers | |||
| Osea Sadrau | 4 | 0 | PR | Fassifern RLFC |
| Ashton Sims | 4 | 0 | PR | Brisbane Broncos |
| James Storer | 3 | 0 | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks | |
| Nemani Suguturaga | 0 | 0 | Nabua Broncos | |
| Waisale Sukanaveita | 4 | 0 | HK | Terrigal Sharks |
| Semi Tadulala | 4 | 8 | WG | Bradford Bulls |
| Semisi Tora | 4 | 4 | LK | Parkes Spacemen |
| Malakai Yalimaiwai Tuiloa | Milton-Ulladulla Bulldogs | |||
| Akuila Uate | 4 | 20 | WG | Newcastle Knights |
| Ilisoni Vonomateiratu | 4 | 0 | PR | Lautoka Crushers |
| Jone Wesele | 2 | 0 | Darlington Point |
Head coach:John Monie[10]
Except forEdinburgh Eagles stand-offPaddy Couper, all of the Scottish team's players were selected under thegrandparent rule.[11]
Head coach:Steve McCormack
Head coach:Andy Kelly
Head coach:John Ackland
Head coach:Jim Dymock
As part of the official opening of the World Cup on 26 October, an exhibition game was played between an Aboriginal selection and aNew Zealand Māori side.[18]
Head coach:Neil Henry
| Player | Games | Points | Position | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Wesser | 1 | 8 | FB | Penrith Panthers |
| Justin Carney | 1 | 4 | WG | Canberra Raiders |
| Maurice Blair | 1 | 0 | CE | Penrith Panthers |
| Jamal Idris | 1 | 0 | CE | Bulldogs RLFC |
| Ty Williams | 1 | 0 | WG | North Queensland Cowboys |
| Jamie Soward | 1 | 10 | FE | St George Illawarra Dragons |
| Preston Campbell (capt) | 1 | 0 | HB | Gold Coast Titans |
| Carl Webb | 1 | 0 | PR | North Queensland Cowboys |
| Ian Lacey | 1 | 0 | HK | Ipswich Jets |
| George Rose | 1 | 0 | PR | Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles |
| Daine Laurie | 1 | 0 | SR | Wests Tigers |
| Derrick Watkins | 1 | 0 | SR | Brisbane Broncos |
| Dean Widders | 1 | 0 | LK | South Sydney Rabbitohs |
| Chris Sandow | 1 | 0 | HB | South Sydney Rabbitohs |
| Rod Jensen | 1 | 8 | UB | Huddersfield Giants |
| Yileen Gordon | 1 | 4 | CE | South Sydney Rabbitohs |
| Peter Jensen | 1 | 0 | UB | CRL |
| Denis Moran | 0 | 0 | HB | Narwan Eels |
Head coach:Luke Goodwin[19][20]
| Player | Games | Points | Position | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx Goodwin | 1 | 4 | FB,WG | Canberra Raiders |
| Jordan Rapana | 1 | 4 | WG | Gold Coast Titans |
| Chase Stanley | 1 | 6 | CE | St George Illawarra Dragons |
| Karl Johnson | 1 | 0 | CE | Central Comets |
| Shaun Kenny-Dowall | 1 | 4 | WG,CE | Sydney Roosters |
| Arana Taumata | 1 | 4 | FE | Bulldogs RLFC |
| Rangi Chase | 1 | 0 | HB,FE | St George Illawarra Dragons |
| Weller Hauraki | 1 | 0 | PR | Parramatta Eels |
| Ben Ellis (capt) | 1 | 0 | HK | St George Illawarra Dragons |
| Sam McKendry | 1 | 4 | FR | Penrith Panthers |
| Wairangi Koopu | 1 | 0 | S1 | New Zealand Warriors |
| Craig Smith | 1 | 0 | S2 | Unattached |
| Lee Te Maari | 1 | 0 | LF,S1 | Bulldogs RLFC |
| Charlie Herekotukutuku | 1 | 0 | FB,WG,HB | South Sydney Rabbitohs |
| Joseph Cahill | 1 | 0 | Sydney Roosters | |
| Chance Bunce | 1 | 0 | Cronulla Sharks | |
| James Tamou | 1 | 0 | HK | Sydney Roosters |
| Kevin Proctor | 0 | 0 | SR | Melbourne Storm |
| Northern Hemisphere terms | Southern Hemisphere terms |
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