| 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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The2005 Rugby League Tri-Nations was played in Great Britain andAustralasia. The final was played between Australia and New Zealand atElland 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.
The tournament was officially known as the2005 Gillette Tri-Nations due tosponsorship fromGillette.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | The Kangaroos | Wayne Bennett | Darren Lockyer | 1 |
| Great Britain | The Lions | Brian Noble | Jamie Peacock | 2 |
| New Zealand | The Kiwis | Brian McClennan | Ruben Wiki | 3 |
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)The games were played at the following venues in Australia, New Zealand and England.
| Sydney | Auckland | London |
|---|---|---|
| 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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The Tri-Nations Final was played in Leeds.
| Leeds |
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| Elland Road |
| Capacity:37,890 |
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| 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
| 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
| Team | Played | Won | Drew | Lost | For | Against | Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Saturday, 26 November |
| New Zealand | 24–0 | Australia |
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| Tries: Paul Whatuira Manu Vatuvei (2) Brent Webb Goals:Stacey Jones (4/7) |
The historic win by the Kiwis over an Australian 17 containing only 3Queensland players and one player from the previous month's2005 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 the1978 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 and1998) since 1952. Australian coachWayne Bennett resigned from the national coaching post just over a week after the final.[6]
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During the series, Australia and New Zealand played additional Tests againstFrance. This was the first time the two teams had met in a test match since Australia's 74–0 win inBéziers in the last game of the1994 Kangaroo tour.
| 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) defeatedFrance 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 |
New Zealand played a midweek match againstEngland "A" which did not count as a test match. Halftime was 12-all.