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2008 World Cup Qualifying
In 2006 Russia were involved in Europe Round One, defeating Netherlands national rugby league teamNetherlands national rugby league team
The Netherlands Rugby league was formed in January 2003. The national team played its first international match in 2005.-2008 World Cup Qualifying:See Also 2008 Rugby League World Cup qualifying...
and Serbia national rugby league team
Serbia national rugby league team
The Serbia national rugby league team represents Serbia in the sport of rugby league football, has been participating in international competition since 2003.-History:...
to finish second and keep their World Cup dream alive. They then went through to Europe Round Two in Europe Pool Two with Ireland
Ireland national rugby league team
The Ireland national rugby league team, known as the Wolfhounds, represent the island of Ireland in rugby league football. The team is organized by Rugby League Ireland and are accredited as an affiliate member of the Rugby League International Federation...
and Lebanon
Lebanon national rugby league team
The Lebanon national rugby league team is the representative side of Lebanon in rugby league football. They are nicknamed "The Cedars" after the Lebanon Cedar tree, which is also on the Lebanese flag. The team has been participating in international competition since 1998 and has quickly became one...
. Russia lost all 4 games against them and did not qualify on those grounds. Ireland
Ireland national rugby league team
The Ireland national rugby league team, known as the Wolfhounds, represent the island of Ireland in rugby league football. The team is organized by Rugby League Ireland and are accredited as an affiliate member of the Rugby League International Federation...
qualified as group winners to go through to the 2008 World Cup
2008 Rugby League World Cup
The 2008 Rugby League World Cup was the thirteenth staging of the Rugby League World Cup since the inauguration of the tournament in 1954, and the first since the 2000 event...
, with the runner up Lebanon
Lebanon national rugby league team
The Lebanon national rugby league team is the representative side of Lebanon in rugby league football. They are nicknamed "The Cedars" after the Lebanon Cedar tree, which is also on the Lebanese flag. The team has been participating in international competition since 1998 and has quickly became one...
entering the Repecharge round.
Notable Russian players
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- Shannon McPherson
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- Dean Rysko
- Roman Ovchinnikov
- Joel Rullis
- Robert Campbell
Competitions
Russia has participated in:- Emerging Nations TournamentRugby League Emerging Nations TournamentIn 1995 and 2000, the Rugby League International Federation held an Emerging Nations Tournament alongside the Rugby League World Cup. The competition was designed to allow teams who have failed to qualify for the World Cup proper a chance to play on the international stage....
(1995) - World CupRugby League World CupThe Rugby League World Cup is an international rugby league competition contested by members of the Rugby League International Federation . It has been held nearly once every 4 years on average since its inaugural tournament in France in 1954...
(2000) - World SevensRugby League World SevensThe Rugby League World Sevens, usually referred to as the World Sevens and sometimes as the World Cup Sevens, were a pre-season rugby league sevens tournament made up over the years primarily of New South Wales Rugby League , Australian Rugby League and mostly recently National Rugby League ...
(1992 as the "Red Arrows", 1994-2003) - Victory Cup (2003, 2004)
All Time record
| Team | First Played | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | Last Meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2000 | |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1995 | |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2004 | |
| 1991 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2005 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2000 | |
| 2004 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2007 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2011 | |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2010 | |
| 2006 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2008 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2006 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2011 | |
| 1994 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2004 | |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1992 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2008 | |
| 1992 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1992 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2003 |
Results
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- Italy def. Russia 92-6 (15 October 2011) 2013 Rugby League World Cup qualifying2013 Rugby League World Cup qualifyingOf the fourteen teams that will participate in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup, only two are not automatic inclusions, so must win qualifying matches to enter the tournament, which is to be held in Wales and England...
, Europe Division - Russia def. Ukraine 34-6 (10 September 2011)
- Russia def. Latvia 54-4 (31 July 2010) European Shield WestRLEF European Shield-Standings:-2007:This is the first time the European Shield took place. Germany and the Czech Republic had little experience having only played a few games beforehand. Serbia were a little more experienced taking players from their domestic league, the Serbian Championship...
- Russia def. UkraineUkraine national rugby league team-All-Time Results Record:...
64-14 (27 June 2010) European Shield WestRLEF European Shield-Standings:-2007:This is the first time the European Shield took place. Germany and the Czech Republic had little experience having only played a few games beforehand. Serbia were a little more experienced taking players from their domestic league, the Serbian Championship... - Russia def. LebanonLebanon national rugby league teamThe Lebanon national rugby league team is the representative side of Lebanon in rugby league football. They are nicknamed "The Cedars" after the Lebanon Cedar tree, which is also on the Lebanese flag. The team has been participating in international competition since 1998 and has quickly became one...
80-0 (September 28th 2008) RLEF Euro Med ChallengeRLEF Euro Med Challenge-Standings:-2009:In 2009, the RLEF announced that Russia, Lebanon and Serbia would be promoted to a revamped European Nations Cup. The Euro-Med Challenge was therefore contested by three new teams in 2009 - Belgium and Catalonia, who made their competitive debuts, and Morocco... - Russia def. SerbiaSerbia national rugby league teamThe Serbia national rugby league team represents Serbia in the sport of rugby league football, has been participating in international competition since 2003.-History:...
30-4 (September 20st 2008) RLEF Euro Med ChallengeRLEF Euro Med Challenge-Standings:-2009:In 2009, the RLEF announced that Russia, Lebanon and Serbia would be promoted to a revamped European Nations Cup. The Euro-Med Challenge was therefore contested by three new teams in 2009 - Belgium and Catalonia, who made their competitive debuts, and Morocco... - LebanonLebanon national rugby league teamThe Lebanon national rugby league team is the representative side of Lebanon in rugby league football. They are nicknamed "The Cedars" after the Lebanon Cedar tree, which is also on the Lebanese flag. The team has been participating in international competition since 1998 and has quickly became one...
def. Russia 48-0 (27 October 2007) - IrelandIreland national rugby league teamThe Ireland national rugby league team, known as the Wolfhounds, represent the island of Ireland in rugby league football. The team is organized by Rugby League Ireland and are accredited as an affiliate member of the Rugby League International Federation...
def. Russia 58-18 (20 October 2007) - LebanonLebanon national rugby league teamThe Lebanon national rugby league team is the representative side of Lebanon in rugby league football. They are nicknamed "The Cedars" after the Lebanon Cedar tree, which is also on the Lebanese flag. The team has been participating in international competition since 1998 and has quickly became one...
def. Russia 22-8 (28 October 2006) - IrelandIreland national rugby league teamThe Ireland national rugby league team, known as the Wolfhounds, represent the island of Ireland in rugby league football. The team is organized by Rugby League Ireland and are accredited as an affiliate member of the Rugby League International Federation...
def. Russia 50-12(22 October 2006) - Russia def. SerbiaSerbia national rugby league teamThe Serbia national rugby league team represents Serbia in the sport of rugby league football, has been participating in international competition since 2003.-History:...
44-6 (4 June 2006) - Russia def. NetherlandsNetherlands national rugby league teamThe Netherlands Rugby league was formed in January 2003. The national team played its first international match in 2005.-2008 World Cup Qualifying:See Also 2008 Rugby League World Cup qualifying...
40-14 (28 April 2006) - FranceFrance national rugby league teamThe France national rugby league team represent France in international rugby league tournaments. They are also sometimes referred to as "Les Tricolores" or more commonly "Les Chanticleers"...
def. Russia 80-0 (15 October 2005) - England AEngland national rugby league teamThe England national rugby league team represent England in international rugby league football tournaments. The team has now seen a revival, having largely formed from the Great Britain team, who also represented Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The team is run under the auspices of the Rugby Football...
def. Russia (24 October 2004) - FranceFrance national rugby league teamThe France national rugby league team represent France in international rugby league tournaments. They are also sometimes referred to as "Les Tricolores" or more commonly "Les Chanticleers"...
def. Russia 58-10 (16 October 2004) - Russia def. IrelandIreland national rugby league teamThe Ireland national rugby league team, known as the Wolfhounds, represent the island of Ireland in rugby league football. The team is organized by Rugby League Ireland and are accredited as an affiliate member of the Rugby League International Federation...
64-6 (16 May 2004) - Russia def. USAUnited States national rugby league team-2008 & 2013 Rugby League World Cup Qualifying:In October 2006, The Tomahawks were to participate in a four team Atlantic qualifying pool for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, but South Africa and the West Indies withdrew. As a result, The Atlantic qualifying pool was reduced to a single game...
64-8 (12 May 2004) - England AEngland national rugby league teamThe England national rugby league team represent England in international rugby league football tournaments. The team has now seen a revival, having largely formed from the Great Britain team, who also represented Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The team is run under the auspices of the Rugby Football...
def. Russia 102-0 (2 November 2003) - WalesWales national rugby league teamThe Wales national rugby league team represent Wales in international rugby league football matches. Currently the team is seventh in the RLIF World Rankings. The team were run under the auspices of the Rugby Football League, but an independent body, Wales Rugby League, now runs the team from...
def. Russia 74-4 (26 October 2003) - FranceFrance national rugby league teamThe France national rugby league team represent France in international rugby league tournaments. They are also sometimes referred to as "Les Tricolores" or more commonly "Les Chanticleers"...
def. Russia 29-12 (9 May 2003) - Russia def. USAUnited States national rugby league team-2008 & 2013 Rugby League World Cup Qualifying:In October 2006, The Tomahawks were to participate in a four team Atlantic qualifying pool for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, but South Africa and the West Indies withdrew. As a result, The Atlantic qualifying pool was reduced to a single game...
44-12 (6 May 2003) - Russia def. USAUnited States national rugby league team-2008 & 2013 Rugby League World Cup Qualifying:In October 2006, The Tomahawks were to participate in a four team Atlantic qualifying pool for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, but South Africa and the West Indies withdrew. As a result, The Atlantic qualifying pool was reduced to a single game...
54-10 (13 September 2002) - Australia def. Russia 110-4 (4 November 2000)
- EnglandEngland national rugby league teamThe England national rugby league team represent England in international rugby league football tournaments. The team has now seen a revival, having largely formed from the Great Britain team, who also represented Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The team is run under the auspices of the Rugby Football...
def. Russia 76-4 (1 November 2000) - FijiFiji national rugby league team-Competitions:Fiji have participated in:*Pacific Cup *World Cup *World Sevens *Superleague World Nines *Superleague Oceania Tournament *Pacific Rim Competition -Results:...
def. Russia 38-12 (29 October 2000) - FranceFrance national rugby league teamThe France national rugby league team represent France in international rugby league tournaments. They are also sometimes referred to as "Les Tricolores" or more commonly "Les Chanticleers"...
def. Russia 82-0 (3 July 2000) - Russia def. USAUnited States national rugby league team-2008 & 2013 Rugby League World Cup Qualifying:In October 2006, The Tomahawks were to participate in a four team Atlantic qualifying pool for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, but South Africa and the West Indies withdrew. As a result, The Atlantic qualifying pool was reduced to a single game...
28-26 (20 October 1995) - Cook IslandsCook Islands national rugby league team-2008 World Cup Qualifying:See 2008 Rugby League World Cup qualifyingThe Cook Islands played Fiji, Tonga and Samoa in the Pacific pool of Qualifying for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. Fiji and Tonga qualified, and Samoa earned a second chance in the repecharge round...
def. Russia 58-4 (18 October 1995) - ScotlandScotland national rugby league teamThe Scotland national rugby league team represent Scotland in international rugby league football tournaments. The team is run under the auspices of the Scotland Rugby League, and are nicknamed The Bravehearts. Scotland are not regarded as a test nation...
def. Russia 34-9 (16 October 1995) - Russia def. USAUnited States national rugby league team-2008 & 2013 Rugby League World Cup Qualifying:In October 2006, The Tomahawks were to participate in a four team Atlantic qualifying pool for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, but South Africa and the West Indies withdrew. As a result, The Atlantic qualifying pool was reduced to a single game...
19-12 (1994) - FranceFrance national rugby league teamThe France national rugby league team represent France in international rugby league tournaments. They are also sometimes referred to as "Les Tricolores" or more commonly "Les Chanticleers"...
def. Russia 30-14 (1993)
COMMONWEALTH OF INDEPENDENT STATES (CIS):
- CIS def. South AfricaSouth Africa national rugby league teamThe South Africa national rugby league team are a growing force in rugby league football, South Africa competes sporadically against other international nations because of their location and their absence from any major international competitions. They are ranked twenty-third in the world...
22-19 (1992) - CIS def. South AfricaSouth Africa national rugby league teamThe South Africa national rugby league team are a growing force in rugby league football, South Africa competes sporadically against other international nations because of their location and their absence from any major international competitions. They are ranked twenty-third in the world...
30-26 (1992) - FranceFrance national rugby league teamThe France national rugby league team represent France in international rugby league tournaments. They are also sometimes referred to as "Les Tricolores" or more commonly "Les Chanticleers"...
def. CIS 38-4 (1992) - FranceFrance national rugby league teamThe France national rugby league team represent France in international rugby league tournaments. They are also sometimes referred to as "Les Tricolores" or more commonly "Les Chanticleers"...
def. CIS 28-8 (1992)
SOVIET UNION (USSR):
- FranceFrance national rugby league teamThe France national rugby league team represent France in international rugby league tournaments. They are also sometimes referred to as "Les Tricolores" or more commonly "Les Chanticleers"...
def. USSR 26-6 (1991)
See also
- Rugby league in RussiaRugby league in RussiaRugby league is a team sport in Russia. The Russian Rugby League Federation is the governing body of rugby league in Russia.-Olympic Status of Rugby Union Sevens and the expulsion of Rugby League from the State Register of Sports of Russia:...
- Victory Cup
- European Nations CupRugby League European Nations CupThe European Cup is a rugby league football tournament for European nations that was first held in 1935. The tournament was first started in 1935, with England, Wales and France each playing each other once...
- Emerging Nations TournamentRugby League Emerging Nations TournamentIn 1995 and 2000, the Rugby League International Federation held an Emerging Nations Tournament alongside the Rugby League World Cup. The competition was designed to allow teams who have failed to qualify for the World Cup proper a chance to play on the international stage....
- World CupRugby League World CupThe Rugby League World Cup is an international rugby league competition contested by members of the Rugby League International Federation . It has been held nearly once every 4 years on average since its inaugural tournament in France in 1954...