Great Britain women's national rugby league team explained

Great Britain Lionesses
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Nickname:The Lionesses
Governing Body:Rugby Football League
Region:Europe
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World Cup First:2000
World Cup Best:Runner's Up 2000
Form:Women

The Great Britain women's national rugby league team, also known as the Great Britain Lionesses, represents Great Britain in Women's rugby league. They are administered by the Rugby Football League. The Great Britain Lionesses have placed third in every Women's Rugby League World Cup in which they have competed.[1] In 2006, the RFL announced that after the 2007 All Golds Tour the Great Britain team would no longer compete on a regular basis, and that players would be able to represent England, Wales and Scotland at Test level. It is planned that the Great Britain team will come together in future only for occasional tours, same as the Great Britain Lions.

Results

Date Opponent Score Tournament Venue Video Report(s)
21 Jul 1996 Phillip Oval, Canberra align=center [2] align=center [3]
28 Jul 1996 Gilbert Park, Brisbane align=center align=center
3 Aug 1996 Redfern Oval, Sydney align=center [4] align=center [5]
23 Aug 1998 Pukatwhero Park, Rotorua align=center align=center [6] [7]
29 Aug 1998 Rugby League Park, Christchurch align=center align=center [8] [9] [10]
4 Sep 1998 Carlaw Park, Auckland align=center align=center [11] [12]
7 Nov 2000 align=center align=center [13] [14]
14 Nov 2000 align=center [15] [16] align=center [17] [18]
21 Nov 2000 align=center align=center [19]
24 Nov 2000 Wilderspool, Warrington align=center [20] align=center [21]
14 Jul 2002 3 Test Series Wentworthville Oval align=center align=center [22]
20 Jul 2002 Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane align=center align=center [23]
27 Jul 2002 align=center align=center [24] [25]
28 Sep 2003 align=center align=center [26]
2 Oct 2003 align=center align=center [27]
4 Oct 2003 align=center align=center [28]
6 Oct 2003 align=center align=center [29] [30]
10 Oct 2003 align=center align=center [31]
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History

1996 Tour of Australia

The Great Britain Lionesses toured Australia for the first time in 1996. The team was captained by Lisa McIntosh, with Brenda Dobek as vice-captain.[35] Ian Harris (Hull) was head coach with Jackie Sheldon as assistant coach. Nikki Carter (Hull Vixens) was tour manager.[36] Paula Clark (York) was the touring team's physiotherapist.

Great Britain lost the inaugural Test Match against Australia, but won both of the subsequent two Test Matches to claim a two-one series victory.

1996 Tour of Australia
DateOpponentScoreVenueNotes
16 July 1996align=left Sydney Select XIIIalign=left Redfern Oval, SydneyTour match
18 July 1996align=left Australian Capital Territoryalign=left Steinfield Oval, CanberraTour match
21 July 1996align=left Australiaalign=left Phillip Oval, CanberraFirst Test
24 July 1996align=left Queensland XIII align=left Gilbert Park, BrisbaneTour match
28 July 1996align=left Australiaalign=left Gilbert Park, BrisbaneSecond Test
31 July 1996align=left Presidents XIIIalign=left Cunningham Oval, SydneyTour match
3 August 1996align=left Australiaalign=left Redfern Oval, SydneyThird Test

The playing group consisted of captain Lisa McIntosh (Dudley Hill, squad number 13), vice-captain Brenda Dobek (Wakefield Panthers, squad number 6) and the following: 16. Jill Adams (Redhill), 17. Jane Banks (Wigan St Patricks), 1. Sharon Birkenhead (Redhill), 4. Karen Burrows (Redhill), 5. Wendy Charnley (Rochdale), 20. Julie Cronin (York), 22. Lucy Ferguson (Wakefield Panthers), 7. Mandy Green (Dudley Hill), 18. Nicki Harrison (Dudley Hill), 21. Joanne Hewson (Askam), 15. Lisa Hunter (Hull), 23. Allison Kitchin (Barrow), 3. Liz Kitchin (Barrow), 9. Michelle Land (Wakefield Panthers), 25. Sally Milburn (Askam), 8. Donna Parker (Hull Vixens), 2. Chantel Patricks (Dudley Hill), 24. Samantha Pearson (Dudley Hill), 26. Joanne Roberts (Wakefield Panthers), 11. Lucia Scott (Rochdale), 14. Vicky Studd (Dudley Hill), 19. Paula Tunnicliffe (Rochdale), 12. Sandra Wade (Barrow) and 1. Joanna Will (Wakefield Panthers).

1998 Tour of New Zealand

The Great Britain Lionesses toured New Zealand for the first time in 1998. The team was captained by Lisa McIntosh and coached by Jackie Sheldon.[32]

1998 Tour of New Zealand
DateOpponentScoreVenueNotes
16 August 1998align=left New Zealand Maorialign=left AucklandTour match[37]
19 August 1998align=left Aucklandalign=left Carlaw Park, AucklandTour match[38] [39]
23 August 1998align=left New Zealandalign=left Pukatwhero Park, RotoruaFirst Test
26 August 1998align=left Canterburyalign=left ChristchurchTour match[40]
29 August 1998align=left New Zealandalign=left Rugby League Park, ChristchurchSecond Test
4 September 1998align=left New Zealandalign=left Carlaw Park, AucklandThird Test

2002 Tour of Australia

In 2002 Great Britain Lionesses toured Australia with sponsorship from Munchies.[41] [42] [43]

2002 Tour of Australia
DateOpponentScoreVenueNotes
14 July 2002align=left Australian Jillaroosalign=left Wentworthville Oval, Sydney1st Test
17 July 2002align=left Queenslandalign=left Brothers Leagues Club Ground, IpswichTour match[44]
20 July 2002align=left Australian Jillaroosalign=left ANZ Stadium, Brisbane2nd Test
23 July 2002align=left Canberra/ACTalign=left Seiffert Oval, QueanbeyanTour match[45]
27 July 2002align=left Australian Jillaroosalign=left Bruce Stadium, Canberra3rd Test

The playing group, captained by Lisa McIntosh (Bradford Thunderbirds), consisted of Samantha Bailey (Sheffield), Jane Banks (Bradford), Nicola Benstead (Hull Dockers), Teresa Bruce (Bradford Thunderbirds), Sue Cochrane (Wakefield Panthers), Brenda Dobek (Wakefield Panthers), Becky Jones (Hillside Hawks), Alexandra Knight (Keighley), Michelle Land (Wakefield Panthers), Paula McCourt (Wakefield Panthers), Sally Millburn (Barrow), Nikki O'Donnell (Hull Dockers), Natalie Parsons (Bradford Thunderbirds), Chantel Patrick (Bradford Thunderbirds), Nicholette Postlethwaite (Wigan Ladies), Donna Prime (Hull Dockers), Debbie Rice (Hull Dockers), Kirsty Robinson (Bradford Thunderbirds), Amy Robinson (Hull Dockers), Nicola Simpson (Milford Storm), Rebecca Stevens (Sheffield), Danni Titterington (Wakefield Panthers), Gemma Walsh (Wakefield Panthers) and Rachael Wilson (Wakefield Panthers).

The team was coached by Jackie Sheldon, with John Mitchell (Bradford Thunderbirds) and Dylan Reynard (Milford) serving as assistant coaches. The touring party was managed by Roland Davis and Andrew McDonald (Keighley). Elaine Kirton (Whitehaven) was on tour as physiotherapist.

2010s

A 2015 Great Britain Lionesses tour of Australasia was approved by the RLIF, however did not occur.
During the decade, England women's teams visited France for away matches, travelled to Australia for the 2017 World Cup and in 2019 toured Papua New Guinea and participated in a four-team international nines competition.

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Roar like the Lionesses. BBC. 2002-07-11. 2015-07-14.
  2. Web site: 1996 Aust vs GB Womens RL Test Match. 31 Oct 2019. YouTube. Jenny Luker. 15 Jun 2021.
  3. News: Brits pay ultimate penalty. Canberra Times. 22 Jul 1996. 25. Hardy. Karen.
  4. Web site: Women's Rugby League - Australia vs Great Britain 3rd Test 1996. 24 Jun 2021. 1996. YouTube. Rabbitohs TV. 24 Apr 2022.
  5. News: Aussie Girls Tackle Great Britain in Test of Courage. Daily Telegraph. 4 Aug 1996. 61. Bell. Cameron.
  6. News: Kiwis dent Lionesses' pride. The Press (Christchurch). 24 Aug 1998. 15.
  7. Scoreboard. Rugby League Week . 26/08/1998 . Sydney . Bauer Media Group .
  8. News: Series win motivation for dual international. The Press (Christchurch). 29 Aug 1998. 30. Smith. Tony.
  9. Scoreboard. Rugby League Week . 2/09/1998 . Sydney . Bauer Media Group .
  10. News: Kiwi Ferns take second test over GB. Sunday Star. 30 Aug 1998. 9.
  11. News: Ferns complete whitewash. The Press (Christchurch). 7 Sep 1998. 30.
  12. Scoreboard. Rugby League Week . 9/09/1998 . Sydney . Bauer Media Group .
  13. News: Endacott hints at changes to squad. The Press (Christchurch). 9 Nov 2000. 35.
  14. News: Opening defeat for Great Britain. North Yorkshire County Publications. 8 Nov 2000.
  15. Web site: Great Britain & Ireland vs Australia Womens Rugby League World Cup 2000. 15 Jun 2020. 2000. YouTube. NZ RugbyLeagueVids. 24 May 2021.
  16. Web site: 2000 Aust vs GB Womens RL World Cup. 13 Nov 2019. 2000. YouTube. Jenny Luker. 24 May 2021.
  17. News: Rugby League: Dobek try results in rare Australia defeat GB and Ireland women 14 Australia women 10. The Independent (London). 15 Nov 2000. 27. Hadfield. Dave.
  18. News: Late Glory for Lionesses. League Express. 20 Nov 2000. 26. Butcher. Tim.
  19. News: Michelle makes her mark as Brits shine. North Yorkshire County Publications. 22 Nov 2000. Dianne. Hillaby.
  20. Web site: Great Britain & Ireland Women vs New Zealand 2000 Rugby League World Cup final. 24 May 2020. 2000. YouTube. NZ RugbyLeagueVids. 24 May 2021.
  21. News: Rugby League: Hina too strong for battling Britain. The Independent (London). 25 Nov 2000. 23. Hadfield. Dave.
  22. News: Women's Rugby League. Rugby League Review. 1 Oct 2002. 7.
  23. News: Poms Pipped. Sunday Mail . Brisbane. 21 July 2002 . Courier Mail News Limited . 130.
  24. League Week ranks Round 22 matches. Rugby League Week . 7/08/2002 . Sydney . Bauer Media Group . Simmons. Royce . 40.
  25. News: Australian women win in tight Test. Canberra Times . Canberra. 28 July 2002 . Fairfax . deKroo . Karl.
  26. Scoreboard. Rugby League Week . 1/10/2003 . Sydney . Bauer Media Group.
  27. News: Kiwi Ferns face onslaught. New Zealand Herald. 2 Oct 2003. 15. Gillan. Gordon.
  28. News: Women's Rugby League. Rugby League Review. 1 Oct 2003. 8.
  29. News: Sport results. The Press (Christchurch). 7 Oct 2003. 4.
  30. News: Women's Rugby League. Rugby League Review. 1 Nov 2003. 8.
  31. News: Results. The Press (Christchurch). 13 Oct 2003. 4.
  32. News: Women out to rattle bones, not buckets. Times (London). 14 Aug 1998.
  33. Book: rugbee.com Women's Rugby League World Series 2000 Official Programme . 2000. Harold Lacey Publications.
  34. Web site: England squad for |expecting=women's}} Rugby League International]. 1 Jul 2007. Sport Focus. 27 Oct 2021. 18 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230118010825/http://www.sportfocus.com/newspub/story.cfm?ID=24379. dead.
  35. Web site: Brenda Dobek. 12 Jan 2020. Women in Rugby League. 22 Mar 2021. 18 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210518132309/https://www.womeninrugbyleague.org.uk/castleford/brenda-dobek/. dead.
  36. Web site: Nikki Carter. 24 May 2020. Women in Rugby League. 7 Apr 2021. 18 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210518134834/https://www.womeninrugbyleague.org.uk/hull/nikki-carter/. dead.
  37. News: Lionesses band together. Daily Telegraph. 17 Aug 1998. 31.
  38. News: Sporting Digest: Rugby League. The Independent (London). 20 Aug 1998.
  39. News: League win to Britain. The Press (Christchurch). 20 Aug 1998. 25.
  40. News: Lionesses defend turf against Canty assault. The Press (Christchurch). 27 Aug 1998. 22. Coffey. John.
  41. Web site: Australia win series against Lionesses . 2014-02-24 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140228074121/http://rleague.com/news/Australia-win-series-against-Lionesses_108746/ . 2014-02-28 .
  42. Web site: Great Britain Lionesses tour against AWRL . 2014-02-24 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140228074354/http://rleague.com/news/Great-Britain-Lionesses-tour-against-AWRL_109170/ . 2014-02-28 .
  43. News: UK: Nestlé Rowntree to sponsor Women's Rugby League team. 18 June 2002. Justfood. 13 July 2015. 28 February 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140228124038/http://www.just-food.com/news/nestl%C3%A9-rowntree-to-sponsor-womens-rugby-league-team_id70927.aspx. dead.
  44. News: Girls help set new record. Rochdale Observer. 19 Jul 2002. Greaney. Jonathan.
  45. News: Lionesses roar against totally outclassed ACT. Canberra Times. 25 Jul 2002. 20.

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