1995 Rugby League Emerging Nations Tournament
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The 1995 Rugby League Emerging Nations Tournament
was held alongside the Centenary Rugby League World Cup
. Although the competition received little build-up or promotion, the novelty value of the teams taking part encourage relatively large crowds, and the competition was a success. A crowd of 4,147 was present at Gigg Lane
, Bury
for the final between the Cook Islands
and Ireland
.
Rugby League Emerging Nations Tournament
In 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....
was held alongside the Centenary Rugby League World Cup
1995 Rugby League World Cup
The 1995 Rugby League World Cup was held during October in the United Kingdom. It was the eleventh staging of the Rugby League World Cup and was marketed as the Halifax Centenary World Cup, reflecting the tournament's sponsorship and the fact that 1995 marked the 100th birthday of the sport...
. Although the competition received little build-up or promotion, the novelty value of the teams taking part encourage relatively large crowds, and the competition was a success. A crowd of 4,147 was present at Gigg Lane
Gigg Lane
Gigg Lane is an all-seater football stadium in Bury, Greater Manchester, England. Historically within Lancashire, it was built for Bury F.C. in 1885, and has been their home ever since.-History:...
, Bury
Bury
Bury is a town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on the River Irwell, east of Bolton, west-southwest of Rochdale, and north-northwest of the city of Manchester...
for the final between the Cook Islands
Cook 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...
and 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...
.
Results
Final standings
| Team | Played | Won | Drew | Lost | For | Against | Diff | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 143 | 36 | +107 | 6 | |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 82 | 46 | +36 | 4 | |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 57 | 118 | −61 | 2 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 48 | 130 | −82 | 0 |
- Cook Islands advanced to the final.
Results
Final standings
| Team | Played | Won | Drew | Lost | For | Against | Diff | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 32 | +58 | 4 | |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 67 | -17 | 2 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 66 | −41 | 0 |
- Ireland advanced to the final.