2002 World Club Challenge

2002 World Club Challenge
2002 World Club Challenge logo
Bradford Bulls Newcastle Knights
(European Super League) (National Rugby League)
41 26
1 2 Total
BRA 26 15 41
NEW 14 12 26
Date 1 February 2002
Stadium Alfred McAlpine Stadium
Location Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Man of the Match James Lowes, Bradford Bulls
Referee Stuart Cummings
Attendance 21,113
Broadcast partner
Broadcaster United Kingdom Sky Sports
Commentators Eddie Hemmings, Mike Stephenson
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The 2002 World Club Challenge was held on Friday, 1 February, 2002, at the Alfred McAlpine Stadium, Huddersfield, UK. The game was contested by Bradford Bulls and Newcastle Knights.

Background

Bradford Bulls

For more details on this topic, see 2001 Super League Grand Final.

Newcastle Knights

For more details on this topic, see 2001 NRL Grand Final.

Teams

2002 World Club Challenge Teams
Bradford Bulls Positions Newcastle Knights
Michael Withers Fullback Robbie O'Davis
Tevita Vaikona Winger Josh Smith
Scott Naylor Centre Matthew Gidley
Lee Gilmour Centre Mark Hughes
Lesley Vainikolo Winger Kurt Gidley
Robbie Paul Stand Off / Five-eighth Sean Rudder
Paul Deacon Scrum Half / Halfback Andrew Johns
Joe Vagana Prop Matt Parsons
James Lowes Hooker Danny Buderus
Brian McDermott Prop Josh Perry
Jamie Peacock 2nd Row Daniel Abraham
Daniel Gartner 2nd Row Steve Simpson
Mike Forshaw Loose Forward / Lock Bill Peden
Leon Pryce Interchange Clinton O'Brien
Brandon Costin Interchange Clint Newton
Paul Anderson Interchange John Morris
Stuart Fielden Interchange Matt Jobson
Brian Noble Coach Michael Hagan

Scorers

Bulls

Tries: Michael Withers (2), Robbie Paul (2), Lesley Vainikolo, Daniel Gartner
Goals: Paul Deacon (8)
Field Goals: Paul Deacon

Knights

Tries: Josh Smith, Andrew Johns, Matt Gidley, Danny Buderus
Goals: Andrew Johns (3)
Field Goals:

Man Of The Match

James Lowes (Bradford)

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