2002 World Club Challenge

The 2002 World Club Challenge was held on Friday, 1 February, 2002, at Galpharm Stadium, Huddersfield, UK. The game was contested by Bradford Bulls and Newcastle Knights.

Referee: Stuart Cummings (Widnes)

Attendance: 21,113

Bradford Team

Bradford Bulls 41

Bradford Bulls:Michael Withers, Tevita Vaikona, Scott Naylor, Lee Gilmour, Lesley Vainikolo, Robbie Paul, Paul Deacon, Joe Vagana, James Lowes, Brian McDermott, Jamie Peacock, Daniel Gartner, Mike Forshaw

Subs: Leon Pryce, Brandon Costin, Paul Anderson, Stuart Fielden

corers

Tries: Michael Withers(2), Lesley Vainikolo, Robbie Paul(2), Daniel Gartner

Goals: Paul Deacon(8)

Drop Goals: Paul Deacon

Newcastle Knights Team

Newcastle Knights 26

Newcastle Knights: Robbie O'Davis, Josh Smith, Matthew Gidley, Mark Hughes, Kurt Gidley, Sean Rudder, Andrew Johns, Matt Parsons, Danny Buderus, Josh Perry, Daniel Abraham, Steve Simpson, Bill Peden.

Subs: Clinton O'Brien, Clint Newton, John Morris, Matt Jobson.

corers

Tries: Josh Smith, Andrew Johns, Matt Gidley, Danny Buderus.

Goals: Andrew Johns (3)

Drop Goals:

Man Of The Match

James Lowes (Bradford)

External links

* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/1796757.stm 2002 World Club Challenge at news.bbc.co.uk]
* [http://www.superleague.co.uk/wcc_2002.php?rid=321 2002 World Club Challenge at superleague.co.uk]
* [http://rugbyleagueproject.com/matches/World_Club_Challenge_2002/Bradford_Bulls-vs-Newcastle_Knights.html 2002 World Club Challenge at rugbyleagueproject.com]