Rugby league tournament stage
The 2000 Rugby League World Cup knockout stage took place after the group stage of the 2000 Rugby League World Cup and culminated in the 2000 Rugby League World Cup final. The quarter-finals consisted of eight teams; the top two teams from each group; Group A, Group B, Group C and Group D.
Bracket.
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Quarter-finals.
Quarter-final 1: Australia vs Samoa.
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Quarter-final 2: England vs Ireland.
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Quarter-final 3: New Zealand vs France.
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Quarter-final 4: Wales vs Papua New Guinea.
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Semi-finals.
Semi-final 1: New Zealand vs England.
This was the England rugby league team's biggest ever loss. By winning this match, New Zealand had again equaled their record for consecutive victories with five.
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Semi-final 2: Australia vs Wales.
Wales became the first team in 12 months to score more than two tries against Australia.
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References.
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