2008 in Sports - Rugby League

Rugby League

• February 29 at Elland Road, Leeds – 2008 World Club Challenge is won by the Leeds Rhinos who defeat the Melbourne Storm 11–4 before 33,204
• April 17 at Sydney – 2008 marks the centenary of rugby league in Australia and an Australian rugby league team of the century is announced
• May 9 at the Sydney Cricket Ground – 2008 ANZAC Day Test match is won by Australia 28–12 over New Zealand before 34,571
• July 2 at ANZ Stadium, Sydney – 2008 State of Origin is won by Queensland in the third and deciding match of the series against New South Wales before 78,751
• August 30 at Wembley Stadium – 2008 Challenge Cup culminates in St. Helens' 28–16 win against Hull in the final before 82,821.
• October 4 at Old Trafford, Manchester – Super League XIII culminates in the Leeds Rhinos' 24–16 win against St. Helens in the Grand Final before 68,810
• October 5 at ANZ Stadium, Sydney – 2008 NRL season culminates in the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles' record-breaking 40–0 win against the Melbourne Storm in the Grand Final before 80,388
• November 19 at Sydney – 2008 Golden Boot award for best international player is won by Australia's Billy Slater
• November 22 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane – 2008 World Cup tournament culminates in New Zealand's 34–20 win against Australia in the final before 50,599