New Zealand v Australia Rugby League World Cup Final 2000

The two dominant and undefeated teams of the 2000 rugby league World Cup tournament in Britain faced off in the final. Although New Zealand eased into the final with a walloping of the hapless English, the Australians were pushed by a gallant Wales, only securing victory in the final quarter. The final was held at Old Trafford, Manchester, on November 25, 2000.

New Zealand: 1. Richie Barnett (c); 2. Nigel Vagana; 3. Tonie Carroll; 4. Willie Talau; 5. Lesley Vainikolo; 6. Henry Paul; 7. Stacey Jones; 8. Craig Smith; 9. Richard Swain; 10. Quentin Pongia; 11. Matt Rua; 12. Stephen Kearney; 13. Ruben Wiki. Reserves: 14. Robbie Paul; 15. Joe Vagana; 16. Nathan Cayless; 17. Logan Swann. Coach: Frank Endacott.

Australia: 1. Darren Lockyer; 2. Mat Rogers; 3. Adam MacDougall; 4. Matt Gidley; 5. Wendell Sailor; 6. Brad Fittler (c); 7. Brett Kimmorley; 8. Shane Webcke; 9. Andrew Johns; 10. Robbie Kearns; 11. Gorden Tallis; 12. Bryan Fletcher; 13. Scott Hill. Reserves: 14. Trent Barrett; 15. Nathan Hindmarsh; 16. Darren Britt; 17. Jason Stevens. Coach: Chris Anderson.

Referee: Stuart Cummings (England)