1995 Rugby League World Cup Group C was one of the three groups in the 1995 Rugby League World Cup. The group consisted of France, Wales and Western Samoa.
Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
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Wales | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 16 | +34 | 4 | Advanced to knockout stage |
Western Samoa | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 66 | 32 | +34 | 2 | |
France | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 84 | −68 | 0 |
9 October 1995 |
Wales | 28 – 6 | France |
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Tries: Anthony Sullivan (3) Iestyn Harris John Devereux Goals: Jonathan Davies (3) Iestyn Harris (1) | [1] | Tries: Patrick Torreilles Goals: Frédéric Banquet (1) |
Wales | France |
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12 October 1995 |
Western Samoa | 56 – 10 | France |
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Tries: Tony Tatupu (2) Vila Matautia (2) Va'aiga Tuigamala (2) Paki Tuimavave Apollo Perelini Brian Laumatia Willie Swann Goals: John Schuster (8) | [2] | Tries: Pierre Chamorin Didier Cabestany Goals: Frédéric Banquet (1) |
Western Samoa | France |
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With a World Cup Semi-final spot on the line, the largest rugby league attendance in Swansea for 20 years saw Wales defeat the "Samoan Demolition Squad" 22–10.
15 October 1995 |
Wales | 22 – 10 | Western Samoa |
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Tries: Iestyn Harris Anthony Sullivan Kevin Ellis Goals: Jonathan Davies (4) Field Goals: Jonathan Davies (1) Iestyn Harris (1) | [3] | Tries: Vila Matautia Goals: John Schuster (3) |
Wales | Western Samoa |
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