2009 Atlantic Cup

2009 (2009) Atlantic Cup  ()
2009 Atlantic Cup logo
Number of teams2
Host country United States
Winner United States

Matches played1
Attendance3,500 (3,500 per match)
Points scored59 (59 per match)
Tries scored10 (10 per match)
Top scorerUnited States Nate Smith (18)
Top try scorerUnited States Kei Misipeka (3)
2010

The 2009 Atlantic Cup, known as the Hotels of Jacksonville Atlantic Cup for sponsorship purposes,[1] was the first Atlantic Cup rugby league football tournament. It was held on November 14, 2009 at Hodges Stadium at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida.[2] This inaugural contest was a single test between the United States and Jamaica.[3][4] The event was deemed a success, and sponsors hoped the Atlantic Cup would become an annual event, with other developing rugby league nations such as South Africa and Japan competing.[2][5] It was followed by the 2010 Atlantic Cup, which featured the United States, Jamaica, and Canada.

Match

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2009-11-14
1500 EDT / UTC -4
United States  37 – 22  Jamaica
Tries: Keiki Misipeka (3)
Nate Smith (2)
Michael Cartwright
Goals: Nate Smith (5)
John Grace
Field Goals:Derrick Roma
Report
Tries: Wayne Rettie (2)
Jamaine Wray
Michael Brown
Goals: Jamaine Wray (2)
Danny Thomas
Hodges Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Attendance: 3,500[6]
Referee: Ben Thaler England[7]
Player of the Match: Nate Smith

Squads

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United States 2009 Atlantic Cup squad
Squad Standby Reserves Coaching staff

Head coach

Assistant coaches


Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice-captain(s)

Updated: 4 November 2009
Source(s): American Rugby News[8]


Jamaica 2009 Atlantic Cup squad
Squad Coaching staff

Head coach

Assistant coach


Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice-captain(s)

Updated: 11 November 2009
Source(s): American Rugby News[9][10]


References

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  1. ^ "Rugby League Europe Federation". Rlef.eu.com. 2009-10-26. Archived from the original on 2012-02-23. Retrieved 2010-09-05.
  2. ^ a b "USA National Rugby League team to play a full international in Jacksonville, Florida". Rugby League European Federation. 2009-09-25. Archived from the original on 2012-02-23. Retrieved 2009-10-01.
  3. ^ "USA to Play Jamaica in Jacksonville". Jacksonville Axemen. 2009-09-24. Archived from the original on 2011-07-13. Retrieved 2009-10-01.
  4. ^ "USA to play Jamaica in Florida". rugbyleague.com. 2009-09-25. Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2009-10-01.
  5. ^ "Jamaicans confirm squad for Atlantic Cup". NRL.com. 2009-11-07. Archived from the original on 2009-11-10. Retrieved 2010-09-05.
  6. ^ "USA beats Jamaica". Americanrugbynews.com. Archived from the original on 2010-01-27. Retrieved 2010-09-05.
  7. ^ "Top ref for Tomahawks game". Americanrugbynews.com. 2009-11-09. Archived from the original on 2012-07-21. Retrieved 2010-09-05.
  8. ^ "USA names team". Americanrugbynews.com. Retrieved 2010-09-05.[permanent dead link]
  9. ^ ARN staff writers (2009-11-11). "Jamaica team for Tomahawks Test". American Rugby News. Retrieved 5 December 2009.[permanent dead link]
  10. ^ "Jamaica Announces Squad for USA game". Jamaica Rugby League. Archived from the original on 27 December 2009. Retrieved 5 December 2009.
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