The 2002 NRL season was the 95th season of professional rugby league football in Australia and the fifth to be run by the National Rugby League. The season was affected by the competition-leading Bulldogs' salary cap breach finding, which saw them relegated to the bottom of the NRL ladder. As a result the New Zealand Warriors won their first minor premiership and made it to the grand final for the first time, playing against foundation club the Sydney Roosters who won the match and collected their first premiership in 27 years.
The legendary Broncos and Maroons halfback, Allan Langer, returned from England to play his final season of professional football with the Brisbane club. In doing so he became the NRL's oldest player for the 2002 season at 36 years and 60 days.
The 2000 National Rugby League season started with a new CEO in rugby union's David Moffett who replaced Neil Whittaker in late 1999.
The season began in early February to accommodate the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games which were to be held during September and required the use of Stadium Australia, the grand final venue. The grand final was scheduled for late August, the first grand final in that month since 1963. The capacity of Stadium Australia for the grand final was limited due to preparations for the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games, which would take place just nineteen days later.
Throughout the month of February, mandatory breaks in play at the 20th and 60th minute of the game were implemented to allow players to rehydrate themselves. Due to concerns over the summer heat, the Brisbane and North Queensland clubs played their first four games away from home.
In the middle of 2005 the NRL reached a broadcasting rights agreement with Foxsports and Channel 9 worth $500 million over six years, representing a 65% increase in direct television income.
The Knights recorded their worst ever start to a season (13 straight losses) and were consigned to last place for the entire season. They did however win 8 of their last 11 games thanks to the return of superstar Andrew Johns. The Knights also defeated five of the top eight teams during the season, four of which were at home. They also recorded their then equal worst ever defeat - a 50-0 thrashing by the Parramatta Eels in round 14. During this match, an EnergyAustralia Stadium attendant ran onto the field, trying to tackle Parramatta's Daniel Wagon before he scored in the 78th minute. It should also be noted that minor premiers the Parramatta Eels lost to each of the bottom four teams (Bulldogs, Rabbitohs, Raiders and Knights in rounds 8, 2, 19 and 20 respectively) during the course of the season.
The 2001 NRL season was the 94th season of professional rugby league football in Australia and the fourth run by the National Rugby League. Also called the 2001 Telstra Premiership (due to sponsorship from Telstra Corporation) it was contested by thirteen Australian-based clubs plus one New Zealand-based club. The Newcastle Knights claimed their second premiership in five seasons, defeating minor premiers Parramatta Eels in the NRL's first ever night-time grand final.
Season summary
Early in the season NRL matches involving the Bulldogs were marred by off-field violence from the club's supporters.
The Parramatta Eels looked set to break their fifteen-year premiership drought as they compiled one of the most dominant season records in rugby league history, losing just four of their 26 regular season games with the League's best attack and defensive record. In 2001 they established the standing record for most points by a club in a season with 943, blitzing the Brisbane Broncos' previous record tally of 871 set in 1998. The Eels tally was significantly contributed to by Jason Taylor, who that year surpassed Daryl Halligan's mark of 2,034 to become the greatest point-scorer in the history of club competition in Australia.
A new millennium, an Olympic city and a new era for rugby league in Australia... or so they said.
published: 14 Aug 2021
Bennett's Broncos | Broncos v Roosters Match Mini | Grand Final, 2000 | NRL
The Brisbane Broncos and Sydney Roosters face off in the 2000 NRL Grand Final.
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Roosters v Knights Preliminary Final, 2000 | Classic Match Highlights
The Sydney Roosters and Newcastle Knights faced off for a spot in the 2000 Grand Final.
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published: 25 Dec 2021
Roosters v Eels | Round 1 2000 | Classic Match Highlights | NRL
The Roosters host the Eels during Round 1 of the 2000 NRL season.
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published: 08 Mar 2021
NRL 2000 - Broncos vs Sharks (Qualifying Final)
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published: 18 Jan 2022
2000 NRL Finals Week 1: Sydney Roosters 🐓 vs Parramatta Eels (Highlights)
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published: 13 May 2023
Roosters vs Raiders 2000 Semi Final - Highlights - Full HD
After losing in the first week of the 2000 NRL Finals, the Roosters bounced back against the Canberra Raiders. It turned out to be David Furner's, Brett Mullins' and Laurie Daley's last game for the Raiders.
published: 19 Feb 2018
2000 - NRL - Round 13 - NQ Cowboys vs St George/Illawarra
The Brisbane Broncos and Sydney Roosters face off in the 2000 NRL Grand Final.
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After losing in the first week of the 2000 NRL Finals, the Roosters bounced back against the Canberra Raiders. It turned out to be David Furner's, Brett Mullins...
After losing in the first week of the 2000 NRL Finals, the Roosters bounced back against the Canberra Raiders. It turned out to be David Furner's, Brett Mullins' and Laurie Daley's last game for the Raiders.
After losing in the first week of the 2000 NRL Finals, the Roosters bounced back against the Canberra Raiders. It turned out to be David Furner's, Brett Mullins' and Laurie Daley's last game for the Raiders.
In 1999 to open Stadium Australia the NRL had it’s 1st ever Double Header and over 100,000 fans attended now in 2000 it’s back bigger and better than ever to ki...
The Brisbane Broncos and Sydney Roosters face off in the 2000 NRL Grand Final.
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The Sydney Roosters and Newcastle Knights faced off for a spot in the 2000 Grand Final.
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After losing in the first week of the 2000 NRL Finals, the Roosters bounced back against the Canberra Raiders. It turned out to be David Furner's, Brett Mullins' and Laurie Daley's last game for the Raiders.
The 2002 NRL season was the 95th season of professional rugby league football in Australia and the fifth to be run by the National Rugby League. The season was affected by the competition-leading Bulldogs' salary cap breach finding, which saw them relegated to the bottom of the NRL ladder. As a result the New Zealand Warriors won their first minor premiership and made it to the grand final for the first time, playing against foundation club the Sydney Roosters who won the match and collected their first premiership in 27 years.
The legendary Broncos and Maroons halfback, Allan Langer, returned from England to play his final season of professional football with the Brisbane club. In doing so he became the NRL's oldest player for the 2002 season at 36 years and 60 days.