International rugby league in 2020
International rugby league in 2020 | |
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A list of men and women international rugby league matches played throughout 2020 and does not include wheelchair rugby league international matches. A † denotes a recognised, but unofficial match that did not contribute to the IRL World Rankings.
Many fixtures scheduled were cancelled or rescheduled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Kangaroo tour of England, Oceania Cup, and European Championship were all cancelled. The European Championship B, European Championship C, European Championship D and Americas Championship were all postponed until 2021, whilst the MEA Championship was postponed until a later date not confirmed.
As a result of the travel restrictions from COVID-19, only two respective men's and women's test matches were played in 2020; a men's international between Peru and Brazil in Sydney before the pandemic began, the Griffin Cup match between Germany and Netherlands, and a women's 'Clash of the Pacific' double-header in Auckland where Tonga and Niue, and New Zealand and Tonga played each other.
Season overview
[edit]Men's international tours | |||
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Start date | Touring side | Region | Results [Matches] |
No international men's tours in 2020 | |||
Men's international friendlies | |||
Start date | Home team | Away team | Winners |
22 February 2020 | ![]() |
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26 September 2020 | ![]() |
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Men's international tournaments | |||
Start date | Tournament | Winners | |
No international men's tournaments in 2020 |
Women's international tours | |||
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Start date | Touring side | Region | Results [Matches] |
No international women's tours in 2020 | |||
Women's international friendlies | |||
Start date | Home team | Away team | Winners |
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Women's international tournaments | |||
Start date | Tournament | Winners | |
No international women's tournaments in 2020 |
Rankings
[edit]The following were the rankings at the beginning of the season.
IRL Men's World Rankings | |||
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Official rankings as of 18 November 2019[1] | |||
Rank | Change | Team | Points % |
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100.00% |
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91.82% |
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85.34% |
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60.66% |
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36.57% |
6 | ![]() |
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28.53% |
7 | ![]() |
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22.09% |
8 | ![]() |
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16.69% |
9 | ![]() |
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15.00% |
10 | ![]() |
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11.81% |
11 | ![]() |
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11.38% |
12 | ![]() |
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11.36% |
13 | ![]() |
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7.86% |
14 | ![]() |
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7.75% |
15 | ![]() |
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0.00% |
16 | ![]() |
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6.77% |
17 | ![]() |
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5.63% |
18 | ![]() |
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5.39% |
19 | ![]() |
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5.35% |
20 | ![]() |
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5.04% |
21 | ![]() |
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4.27% |
22 | ![]() |
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4.16% |
23 | ![]() |
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3.87% |
24 | ![]() |
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3.51% |
25 | ![]() |
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3.29% |
26 | ![]() |
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3.18% |
27 | ![]() |
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2.81% |
28 | ![]() |
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2.51% |
29 | ![]() |
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2.32% |
30 | ![]() |
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2.16% |
31 | ![]() |
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1.95% |
32 | ![]() |
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1.86% |
33 | ![]() |
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1.80% |
34 | ![]() |
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1.69% |
35 | ![]() |
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1.47% |
36 | ![]() |
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1.46% |
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1.41% |
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1.31% |
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1.21% |
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1.06% |
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0.50% |
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0.30% |
43 | ![]() |
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0.13% |
44 | ![]() |
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0.10% |
45 | ![]() |
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0.07% |
*Change from July 2019 | |||
Complete rankings at INTRL.SPORT |
IRL Women's World Rankings | |||
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Official rankings as of 18 November 2019[1] | |||
Rank | Change | Team | Points % |
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15 | ![]() |
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*Change from July 2019 | |||
Complete rankings at INTRL.SPORT |
February
[edit]Peru vs Brazil men in Australia
[edit]Peru ![]() |
14–30 | ![]() |
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Tries: N. Ibarburu, Sommers, Zarate Goals: G. Altamirano (1/3) |
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Tries: Araújo, De Araujo, Howison, Jackson, Viñas Goals: Nunes (5/5) |
September
[edit]Germany men in Netherlands
[edit]Netherlands ![]() |
20–18 | ![]() |
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Tries: Longhurst, Farrell, Schoenmaker Goals: Gout (4/4) |
Report |
Tries: Hampson (2), Seidler Goals: Billsborough (1/1), Esser (1/1), Doughton (1/1) |
November
[edit]Tonga vs Niue women in New Zealand
[edit]Tonga ![]() |
66–8 | ![]() |
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Tries: Hufanga (3), Taulanga (2), Filimoe'atu (2), Sikei (2), Vailea, Huni, Maumau-Pinomi Goals: Hufanga (9/12) |
Report Highlights |
Tries: Kamutoa, Hiko |
Samoa women in New Zealand
[edit]New Zealand ![]() |
28–8 | ![]() |
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Tries: Stephens (2), Hansen, Hireme-Smiler, Vaha'akolo, Tamarua Goals: Hansen (2/4), Paul (0/2) |
Report Video Replay |
Tries: Lemanu, Tufuga Goals: Eli (0/2) |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Cook Islands rise 17 places in latest Rugby League World Rankings". Rugby League International Federation. 13 July 2019.
- ^ "Twitter Post". Twitter. Netherlands Rugby League. 25 September 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ a b "KIWI FERNS TO CELEBRATE 25TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR WITH FETŪ SAMOA TEST". nzrl.co.nz. NZRL. 9 September 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2020.