The lists are derived from the Official Programme, supplemented by contemporary newspaper articles and the New Zealand Rugby League Almanack 2000.
[1][2] The Official Programme included pen portraits that named the occupation, position(s), club and past representative teams of most of the players.
[7] The Official Programme did not designate the Australian co-captains but did list the following support staff:[1] Great Britain & Ireland played four matches in the tournament.
[5][8] The Official Programme noted Brenda Dobek and Michelle Land as joint-captains and listed the following support staff:[1] New Zealand played four matches in the tournament.
[9] The Official Programme used the names Selena Te Amo (Edmonds), Nicole Presland-Tack and Lynley Tierney-Mani.