West Indies national rugby league team

The West Indies rugby league team (nicknamed "The Wahoos") represented the Caribbean and West Indies region in the sport of rugby league football. Governed by the West Indies Rugby League Federation, the team played their only international against South Africa in 2004.

West Indies
Team information
NicknameThe Wahoos
Governing bodyWest Indies Rugby League Federation
RegionAmericas
Head coachSteve Pryce
Uniforms
First colours
Team results
First international
 West Indies 50 - 22 South Africa 
(London, England; 9 October 2004)
Biggest win
 West Indies 50 - 22 South Africa 
(London, England; 9 October 2004)
World Cup
Appearances0

Like the Great Britain national rugby league team, the team split into individual nations following their 2004 international. Subsequently, Jamaica qualified for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.

Represented nations and territories

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At the time that the federation was established, players from the following nations and countries were eligible to represent the West Indies:[1]

History

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The West Indies Rugby League Federation was formed in 2003. The West Indies team has participated in the Middlesex Nines (2004) and York Nines (2004, 2005) competitions.[2][3]

The West Indies national side was planning to be involved in the 2008 Rugby League World Cup qualifying in the United States in 2006 but pulled out.[4]

Match vs South Africa

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The West Indies' only international fixture was played against South Africa, then known as the Wild Dogs, on 9 October 2004 at New River Stadium in London, England, winning 50–22.[5] Jamaican Jermaine Coleman was initially named to play but was replaced by Davey.[6]

Nat. Name Position Club T G DG Points
Justin Hunter Fullback   Bradford Bulls 0 0 0 0
  Joe Brown Wing   London Broncos 0 0 0 0
Danny Herbert Centre   Hunslet Hawks 2 0 0 8
Danny Mills Centre   Sheffield Eagles 1 0 0 4
Corey Simms Wing   South London Storm 0 0 0 0
Liam Jarvis Stand-off   Bradford Dudley Hill 0 7/10 0 14
Tony Williams Scrum-half   Huddersfield Giants 1 0 0 4
  Selwyn St. Bernard Prop Basingstoke (RU) 0 0 0 0
  Jamaine Wray Hooker   Hunslet Hawks 0 0 0 0
  Alex Rowe Prop   Castleford Tigers 2 0 0 8
  Dominic Peters Second-row Unattached 1 0 0 4
  Irvin Greenwood Second-row   London Broncos 1 0 0 4
Ricky Davey Loose forward   South London Storm 0 0 0 0
Steve Elms Interchange   London Broncos 0 0 0 0
Jamie Vernon Interchange   London Broncos 1 0 0 4
  Hayden James Interchange   New York Knights 0 0 0 0
  Nigel Arismendez Interchange   Gateshead Thunder 0 0 0 0

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Representative side". West Indies Rugby League Federation. Archived from the original on 4 June 2004.
  2. ^ "West Indies to make history this Sunday". League Unlimited. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Matt pressed up to the 9s". The Press. 24 June 2004. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  4. ^ "USA Tomahawks and Japan to battle for Atlantic Cup". www.amnrl.com. Archived from the original on 9 May 2008.
  5. ^ "WINDIES V WILD-DOGS - OFFICIAL MATCH REPORT". West Indies Rugby League Federation. Archived from the original on 7 April 2005.
  6. ^ "WEST INDIES SIDE TO TAKE ON SOUTH AFRICA". West Indies Rugby League Federation. Archived from the original on 7 April 2005.
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