The 2005 Rugby League Tri-Nations was played in Great Britain and Australasia. The final was played between Australia and New Zealand at Elland Road on Saturday 26 November. New Zealand won the match 24-0 and were crowned 2005 Tri-Nations champions, breaking Australia's 27-year undefeated international tournament record.
| 2005 Tri-Nations | |
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| Number of teams | 3 |
| Host country |  United Kingdom |
| Winner |  New Zealand (1st title) |
| Matches played | 7 |
| Attendance | 155,143 (22,163 per match) |
| Tries scored | 56 (8 per match) |
| Top scorer | Stacey Jones[1] (42) |
| Top try scorers | Clinton Toopi[1] (5) Jake Webster (5) Matt Cooper (5) |
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The tournament was officially known as the 2005 Gillette Tri-Nations due to sponsorship from Gillette.
Participating teams edit
Each team was to play the other three twice during the round robin tournament. The top two finishing teams would then contest the final.
| Team | Nickname | Coach | Captain | RLIF Rank |
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| Australia
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The Kangaroos | Wayne Bennett | Darren Lockyer | 1 |
| Great Britain
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The Lions | Brian Noble | Jamie Peacock | 2 |
| New Zealand
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The Kiwis | Brian McClennan | Ruben Wiki | 3 |
Officials edit
One referee from each participating nation was appointed to control matches in the Tri-Nations:
Tim Mander (2 matches)
Steve Ganson (4 matches)
Glen Black (1 match)
Venues edit
The games were played at the following venues in Australia, New Zealand and England.
| Sydney | Auckland | London |
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| Telstra Stadium | Ericsson Stadium | Loftus Road |
| Capacity: 83,500 | Capacity: 30,000 | Capacity: 18,439 |
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| Wigan | Huddersfield | Hull |
| JJB Stadium | Galpharm Stadium | KC Stadium |
| Capacity: 25,138 | Capacity: 24,500 | Capacity: 25,138 |
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Final edit
The Tri-Nations Final was played in Leeds.
| Leeds |
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| Elland Road |
| Capacity: 37,890 |
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Results edit
Tournament matches edit
| 2005-10-15 |
| Australia | 28–38 | New Zealand |
| Tries: Brent Tate (2) Mark Gasnier (2) Andrew Johns Matt King Goals: Craig Fitzgibbon (1/4) Andrew Johns (1/2) | Report | Tries: Clinton Toopi (3) Brent Webb Nathan Cayless Nigel Vagana Goals: Stacey Jones (7/7) |
| Telstra Stadium, Sydney Attendance: 28,255[1] Referee: Steve Ganson  |
AUSTRALIA
1. Anthony Minichiello · 2. Matt King · 3. Mark Gasnier · 4. Brent Tate · 5. Timana Tahu · 6. Darren Lockyer (c) · 7. Andrew Johns · 8. Petero Civoniceva · 9. Danny Buderus · 10. Steve Price · 11. Luke O'Donnell · 12. Craig Fitzgibbon · 13. Ben Kennedy
Interchange:
14. Craig Gower · 15. Jason Ryles · 16. Andrew Ryan · 17. Trent Waterhouse
Coach: Wayne Bennett
NEW ZEALAND
1. Brent Webb · 2. Jake Webster · 3. Paul Whatuira · 4. Clinton Toopi · 5. Manu Vatuvei · 6. Nigel Vagana · 7. Stacey Jones · 8. Paul Rauhihi · 9. Lance Hohaia · 10. Ruben Wiki (c) · 11. David Kidwell · 12. Frank Pritchard · 13. Louis Anderson
Interchange:
14. David Faiumu · 15. Roy Asotasi · 16. Nathan Cayless · 17. David Solomona
Coach: Brian McClennan
| 2005-10-21 |
| New Zealand | 26–28 | Australia |
| Tries: Jake Webster (2) Nigel Vagana Motu Tony David Faiumu Goals: Stacey Jones (3/6) | Report | Tries: Darren Lockyer (2) Matt Cooper (2) Mark Gasnier Anthony Minichiello Goals: Craig Fitzgibbon (2/5) Johns (0/1) |
| Ericsson Stadium, Auckland Attendance: 15,400[1] Referee: Steve Ganson |
NEW ZEALAND
1. Brent Webb · 2. Jake Webster · 3. Paul Whatuira · 4. Shontayne Hape · 5. Manu Vatuvei · 6. Nigel Vagana · 7. Stacey Jones · 8. Paul Rauhihi · 9. Motu Tony · 10. Ruben Wiki (c) · 11. David Kidwell · 12. David Solomona · 13. Louis Anderson
Interchange:
14. David Faiumu · 15. Roy Asotasi · 16. Iafeta Palea'aesina · 17. Tony Puletua
Coach: Brian McClennan
AUSTRALIA
1. Anthony Minichiello · 2. Matt King · 3. Mark Gasnier · 4. Matt Cooper · 5. Brent Tate · 6. Darren Lockyer (c) · 7. Andrew Johns · 8. Petero Civoniceva · 9. Danny Buderus · 10. Steve Price · 11. Luke O'Donnell · 12. Craig Fitzgibbon · 13. Ben Kennedy
Interchange:
14. Trent Barrett · 15. Jason Ryles · 16. Mark O'Meley · 17. Trent Waterhouse
Coach: Wayne Bennett
| 2005-10-29 |
| Great Britain | 26–42 | New Zealand |
| Tries: Paul Johnson (3) Keith Senior Goals: Paul Deacon (1/1) Kevin Sinfield (4/4) | Report | Tries: Brent Webb (2) Clinton Toopi (2) Manu Vatuvei Jake Webster Paul Rauhihi Goals: Stacey Jones (7/7) |
| Loftus Road, London Attendance: 15,568[1] Referee: Glen Black |
GREAT BRITAIN
1. Paul Wellens · 2. Brian Carney · 3. Martin Gleeson · 4. Keith Senior · 5. Leon Pryce · 6. Kevin Sinfield · 7. Paul Deacon · 8. Stuart Fielden · 9. Keiron Cunningham · 10. Jamie Peacock (c) · 11. Lee Gilmour · 12. Paul Johnson · 13. Gareth Ellis
Interchange:
14. Rob Burrow · 15. Adrian Morley · 16. Chev Walker · 17. Nick Fozzard
Coach: Brian Noble
NEW ZEALAND
1. Brent Webb · 2. Jake Webster · 3. Paul Whatuira · 4. Clinton Toopi · 5. Manu Vatuvei · 6. Nigel Vagana · 7. Stacey Jones · 8. Paul Rauhihi · 9. Motu Tony · 10. Ruben Wiki (c) · 11. David Kidwell · 12. David Solomona · 13. Awen Guttenbeil
Interchange:
14. Louis Anderson · 15. Roy Asotasi · 16. Frank Pritchard · 17. Ali Lauiti'iti
Coach: Brian McClennan
| 2005-11-05 |
| Great Britain | 6–20 | Australia |
| Tries: Adrian Morley Goals: Kevin Sinfield (1/1) | Report | Tries: Matt Cooper (2) Anthony Minichiello Goals: Craig Fitzgibbon (4/5) |
| JJB Stadium, Wigan Attendance: 25,004[1] Referee: Tim Mander |
GREAT BRITAIN
1. Paul Wellens · 2. Brian Carney · 3. Martin Gleeson · 4. Keith Senior · 5. Leon Pryce · 6. Iestyn Harris · 7. Paul Deacon · 8. Stuart Fielden · 9. Keiron Cunningham · 10. Adrian Morley · 11. Jamie Peacock (c) · 12. Paul Johnson · 13. Kevin Sinfield
Interchange:
14. Lee Gilmour · 15. Chev Walker · 16. Jamie Thackray · 17. Mickey Higham
Coach: Brian Noble
AUSTRALIA
1. Anthony Minichiello · 2. Matt King · 3. Mark Gasnier · 4. Matt Cooper · 5. Brent Tate · 6. Darren Lockyer (c) · 7. Scott Prince · 8. Petero Civoniceva · 9. Danny Buderus · 10. Steve Price · 11. Luke O'Donnell · 12. Craig Fitzgibbon · 13. Ben Kennedy
Interchange:
14. Trent Barrett · 15. Jason Ryles · 16. Mark O'Meley · 17. Willie Mason
Coach: Wayne Bennett
| 2005-11-12 |
| Great Britain | 38–12 | New Zealand |
| Tries: Brian Carney (2) Stuart Fielden Paul Deacon Chev Walker Keith Senior Goals: Paul Deacon (2/2) Iestyn Harris (5/5) | Report | Tries: Jake Webster (2) Ali Lauiti'iti Goals: Stacey Jones (0/3) |
| Galpharm Stadium, Huddersfield Attendance: 19,232[1] Referee: Tim Mander |
GREAT BRITAIN
1. Paul Wellens · 2. Brian Carney · 3. Martin Gleeson · 4. Keith Senior · 5. Leon Pryce · 6. Iestyn Harris · 7. Paul Deacon · 8. Stuart Fielden · 9. Keiron Cunningham · 10. Adrian Morley · 11. Jamie Peacock (c) · 12. Paul Johnson · 13. Gareth Ellis
Interchange:
14. Mickey Higham · 15. Chev Walker · 16. Jamie Thackray · 17. Richard Horne
Coach: Brian Noble
NEW ZEALAND
1. Brent Webb · 2. Jake Webster · 3. Shontayne Hape · 4. Clinton Toopi · 5. Manu Vatuvei · 6. Nigel Vagana · 7. Stacey Jones · 8. Paul Rauhihi · 9. Motu Tony · 10. Ruben Wiki (c) · 11. David Kidwell · 12. David Solomona · 13. Awen Guttenbeil
Interchange:
14. David Faiumu · 15. Roy Asotasi · 16. Louis Anderson · 17. Ali Lauiti'iti
Coach: Brian McClennan
- Australia were without their captain Darren Lockyer for this match and the remainder of the tournament after he injured his foot at training.[2]
| 2005-11-19 |
| Great Britain | 14–26 | Australia |
| Tries: Brian Carney Richard Horne Goals: Iestyn Harris (3/4) | Report | Tries: Matt Cooper Mark O'Meley Brent Tate Mark Gasnier Goals: Craig Fitzgibbon (5/5) Craig Gower (0/1) |
| KC Stadium, Hull Attendance: 25,150[1] Referee: Steve Ganson |
GREAT BRITAIN
1. Leon Pryce · 2. Brian Carney · 3. Martin Gleeson · 4. Keith Senior · 5. Gareth Raynor · 6. Iestyn Harris · 7. Richard Horne · 8. Stuart Fielden · 9. Keiron Cunningham · 10. Adrian Morley · 11. Jamie Peacock (c) · 12. Paul Johnson · 13. Gareth Ellis
Interchange:
14. Mickey Higham · 15. Chev Walker · 16. Jamie Thackray · 17. Kevin Sinfield
Coach: Brian Noble
AUSTRALIA
1. Anthony Minichiello · 2. Matt King · 3. Mark Gasnier · 4. Matt Cooper · 5. Brent Tate · 6. Trent Barrett · 7. Craig Gower · 8. Petero Civoniceva · 9. Danny Buderus (c) · 10. Jason Ryles · 11. Luke O'Donnell · 12. Craig Fitzgibbon · 13. Ben Kennedy
Interchange:
14. Craig Wing · 15. Willie Mason · 16. Mark O'Meley · 17. Trent Waterhouse
Coach: Wayne Bennett
Tournament standings edit
| Team | Played | Won | Drew | Lost | For | Against | Difference | Points |
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| Australia |
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 102 | 84 | +18 | 6 |
| New Zealand |
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 118 | 120 | −2 | 4 |
| Great Britain |
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 84 | 100 | −16 | 2 |
Final edit
Saturday, 26 November
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| New Zealand
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24–0 | Australia
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| Tries: Paul Whatuira Manu Vatuvei (2) Brent Webb Goals: Stacey Jones (4/7) |
| Australia | Position | New Zealand |
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| Anthony Minichiello | FB | Brent Webb |
| Matt King | WG | Jake Webster |
| Mark Gasnier | CE | Paul Whatuira |
| Matt Cooper | CE | Clinton Toopi |
| Brent Tate | WG | Manu Vatuvei |
| Trent Barrett | FE | Nigel Vagana |
| Craig Gower | HB | Stacey Jones |
| Petero Civoniceva | PR | Paul Rauhihi |
| Danny Buderus (c) | HK | Motu Tony |
| Jason Ryles | PR | Ruben Wiki (c) |
| Luke O'Donnell | SR | David Kidwell |
| Craig Fitzgibbon | SR | Louis Anderson |
| Ben Kennedy | LK | Shontayne Hape |
| Craig Wing | Int | David Faiumu |
| Willie Mason | Int | Roy Asotasi |
| Mark O'Meley | Int | David Solomona |
| Steve Price | Int | Ali Lauiti'iti |
| Wayne Bennett | Coach | Brian McClennan |
The historic win by the Kiwis over an Australian 17 containing only 3 Queensland players and one player from the previous month's 2005 NRL grand final put an end to the Kangaroos' dominance in international rugby league. It was the first time Australia, hot favourites for the match, had failed to win a series or tournament since France defeated them in both Tests of the 1978 Kangaroo tour.[5]
The win by New Zealand was the first time the Kiwis had beaten Australia in a test series or tournament (not including one-off test wins in 1971, 1987 and 1998) since 1952. Australian coach Wayne Bennett resigned from the national coaching post just over a week after the final.[6]
Player statistics edit
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Non-series tests edit
During the series, Australia and New Zealand played additional Tests against France. This was the first time the two teams had met in a test match since Australia's 74–0 win in Béziers in the last game of the 1994 Kangaroo tour.
Interchange: 14 Steve Price, 15 Petero Civoniceva, 16 Andrew Ryan, 17 Matt King
France: 1 Renaud Guigue, 2 Frédéric Zitter, 3 Christophe Moly, 4 Jérôme Hermet, 5 Olivier Charles, 6 Laurent Frayssinous, 7 Julien Rinaldi, 8 David Ferriol, 9 David Berthezène, 10 Jérôme Guisset, 11 Aurélien Cologni, 12 Jamal Fakir, 13 Grégory Mounis
Interchange: 14 Maxime Grésèque, 15 Adel Fellous, 16 Jean Christophe Borlin, 17. Sébastien Raguin
| 11 November 2005 |
France  | 12–44 | Australia |
| Stade Aimé Giral, Perpignan Attendance: 7,913 Referee: Ashley Klein |
For this match, Craig Gower was given the honour of captaining Australia for the first time.[7]
Australia 44 (A Minichiello 2, T Waterhouse 2, M Cooper, S Prince, C Gower, W Mason tries; S Prince 6 goals) defeated France 12 (L Frayssinous, M Gresqueu tries; L Frayssinous 2 goals)
| 18 November 2005 |
| France | 22–38 | New Zealand |
| Stadium Municipal, Toulouse Attendance: 12,500 Referee: Karl Kirkpatrick |
Other game edit
New Zealand played a midweek match against England "A" which did not count as a test match. Halftime was 12-all.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Tri-Nations 2005". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 5 December 2008.
- ^ Hadfield, Dave (8 November 2005). "Australia's optimism dented by Lockyer fall". The Independent. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 19 November 2011.
- ^ "Final: Kiwis v Australia". 2005 Gillette Tri Nations. nzrl.co.nz. Archived from the original on 14 September 2012. Retrieved 19 November 2011.
- ^ Richards, Huw (27 November 2005). "New Zealand dismantles Australia's dynasty, 24-0". The New York Times. USA. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
- ^ "Kiwis crush Kangaroos in Tri-Nations final". Australia: ABC News. Agence France-Presse. 27 November 2005. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
- ^ Williams, Daniel (12 December 2005). "Keep It Simple, Sport". Time. Time Inc. Archived from the original on 14 October 2010. Retrieved 15 January 2010.
- ^ Annual Report 2005 Archived 5 July 2009 at the Wayback Machine – Australian Rugby League
Further reading edit
- Peter C. Leitch, Richard Becht (2006). The Year the Kiwis Flew: From Wooden Spooners to Winners. New Zealand: HarperCollins. ISBN 978-1-86950-622-3.