2016 Anzac Test

Rugby Match April 2022 2016 Anzac Test 2016 Anzac Test logo.png Logo of the 2016 Anzac Test AustraliaAUS 30px New ZealandNZL 30px AUS NZL 10 6 16 0 0 0 6 May 2016 Hunter Stadium Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Charles Savory Medal Paul Gallen Australia 16 Gerard Sutton 27,724 AUS 16 Nine NetworkNZL 16 Sky Sport Ray WarrenPhil GouldPeter Sterling Anzac Test 2015 2017 The 2016 Anzac Test (known as the Downer Anzac Test due to sponsorship) was a rugby league test match played between Australia and New Zealand at Hunter Stadium in Newcastle.Representative Round: Newcastle to host Test http://www.nrl.com/representative-round-newcastle-to-host-test/tabid/10874/newsid/91436/default.aspx NRL.com 25 January 2016 It was the 17th Anzac Test played between the two nations since the first was played under the Super League banner in 1997. The game marked the international coaching debut of Mal Meninga for Australia since taking over the position from Tim Sheens in late 2015. Meninga, a 4 time Kangaroo Tourist (the only player ever to do so), a World Cup winning captain and a veteran of 46 tests for Australia between 1982–94, has previously coached Queensland to 9 State of Origin series wins in 10 years (including a record 8 series wins in succession from 2006-2013) in the years prior to taking over as Kangaroos coach. This was the first of two matches between Australia and New Zealand before the 2016 Rugby League Four Nations in late October and November. The second match will be played at the nib Stadium in Perth, Western Australia on 15 October. Meninga broke tradition and named the Australian team a few days early, which included 4 debutants; Blake Ferguson, Josh McGuire, Michael Morgan and Fijian-born Semi Radradra.Kangaroos team named to face NZ http://www.nrl.com/kangaroos-team-named-to-face-nz/tabid/10874/newsid/95266/default.aspx NRL.com 26 April 2016 The New Zealand team was named on 1 May.http://nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11631851 League: New caps, new Kiwis captain for Anzac test The New Zealand Herald Pre-game National anthems NZL Russ Walker - New Zealand National Anthem AUS Adrian Li Donni - Australian National Anthem Squads Australia PositionNew Zealand Darius BoydFullback Jordan Kahu Semi RadradraWingJason Nightingale Greg InglisCentreTohu Harris2 Josh DuganCentreGerard Beale1 Blake FergusonWingDallin Watene-Zelezniak Johnathan ThurstonFive-Eighth Kodi Nikorima Cooper CronkHalfback Shaun Johnson Matt ScottProp Jesse Bromwich (c) Cameron Smith (c)Hooker Lewis Brown Paul GallenProp Adam Blair Josh Papalii2nd Row Kevin Proctor Matt Gillett2nd Row Manu Ma'u Corey ParkerLock Jason Taumalolo Josh McGuireInterchange Greg Eastwood Michael MorganInterchange Martin Taupau James TamouInterchangeSam Moa Sam ThaidayInterchangeKenny Bromwich Mal MeningaCoachStephen Kearney 1 - Peta Hiku was originally selected to play but withdrew due to injury. He was replaced by Gerard Beale. 2 - Shaun Kenny-Dowall and Brad Takairangi were originally selected to play but both players withdrew. Tohu Harris was shifted from five-eighth to centre and Kodi Nikorima was shifted from the bench to five-eighth as a result. Aidan Guerra and Michael Jennings were a part of the Kangaroos squad but did not play in the match. Alex Glenn and Danny Levi were a part of the Kiwis squad but did not play in the match. Match summary 6 May 2016 8.05pm (AEST) AUS 16–0 NZL Tries:Boyd (14') 1Inglis (32') 1Ferguson (80') 1Goals:Thurston 1/3(20' pen)Smith 1/2(44' pen)Sin Bin:Radradra 1(6') Hunter Stadium, Newcastle 27,724 AUS 16 Gerard Sutton Paul Gallen Brady Jack Kangaroos win Downer test match http://www.nrl.com/kangaroos-win-downer-test-match/tabid/10874/newsid/95653/default.aspx NRL.com 6 May 2016 Notes: This was the annual 2016 Anzac Test. Australia's win ended a 3-match losing streak against New Zealand. This was the first time New Zealand were held scoreless in a test-match since 2007.http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/great-britain-vs-new-zealand-2007/game-2/great-britain-vs-new-zealand/summary.html Great Britain vs New Zealand 2007 rugbyleagueproject.org 23 July 2016 11 December 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171211125136/http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/great-britain-vs-new-zealand-2007/game-2/great-britain-vs-new-zealand/summary.html dead With the victory, Australia reclaim the Bill Kelly Memorial Trophy. Martin Taupau and Sam Moa made their 10th test appearance for New Zealand. Blake Ferguson, Josh McGuire, Michael Morgan and Fijian-born Semi Radradra made their international debuts for Australia while Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Kenny Bromwich and Manu Maʻu made their international debuts for New Zealand. Women's Test 2016 Women's Anzac Test AustraliaAUS 30px New ZealandNZL 30px AUS NZL 6 10 16 12 14 26 6 May 2016 Hunter Stadium Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia AUS 16 Nine NetworkNZL 16 Sky Sport Mathew ThompsonDarren LockyerJo Barrett 2015 2017 A Women's rugby league match between the Australian Jillaroos and New Zealand Kiwi Ferns will serve as the curtain-raiser for the main game. New Zealand coach Alan Jackson named an 18-strong squad in preparation for the Trans-Tasman Test.Sleepless Nights for Ferns Selectors http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1604/S00333/sleepless-nights-for-ferns-selectors.htm scoop.co.nz 28 April 2016 A few days later, Australian coach Steve Folkes announced his 18-strong squad for the Trans-Tasman Test.Australian Jillaroos team named http://www.asiapacificrl.com/2016/05/02/australian-jillaroos-team-named/ asiapacificrl.com 2 May 2016 Women's squads Australia PositionNew ZealandSamantha BremnerFullback Sarina Fiso (c)Chelsea BakerWingLanulangi Veaimu Corban McGregorCentreMaitua FeterikaAnnette BranderCentreVa'anessa Molia-Fraser Karina BrownWingAtawhai Tupaea Allana FergusonFive-Eighth Georgia Hale Maddie StuddonHalfback Kristina Sue Simaima TaufaProp Lilietta MaumauBrittany BreayleyHooker Krystal Rota Heather BallingerProp Kelly Maipi Kezie Apps2nd Row Teuila Fotu-Moala Vanessa Foliaki2nd Row Annetta Nu'uausala Ruan Sims (c)Lock Nora Maaka Libby Cook-BlackInterchange Amber Kani Kody HouseInterchange Kahurangi Peters Casey KarklisInterchangeKrystal MurrayEmma YoungInterchange Charmaine McMenamin Steve FolkesCoachAlan Jackson Caitlyn Moran18th WomanMary-Jane Ale The 18th woman is a cover for a possible injury or suspension and unless called up to the starting line-up or the bench, does not actually play. Match summary 6 May 2016 5.25pm (AEST) Australia AUS 16 16 – 26 NZL 16 New Zealand Tries:Brown (50', 78') 2Bremner (24') 1Goals:Studdon 1 (pen)Moran 1 (con) Tries:Tupaea 2 (11', 17')Fiso 2 (45', 64')Feterika 1 (33')Rota 1 (68')Goals:Maaka 1 (con) Hunter Stadium, Newcastle AUS 16 Adam Cassidy Brady Jack Kiwi Ferns too classy for Jillaroos http://www.nrl.com/kiwi-ferns-too-classy-for-jillaroos/tabid/10874/newsid/95646/default.aspx NRL.com 6 May 2016 References Australia Military of Australia New Zealand Sports 30em Category:2016 in Australian rugby league Category:2016 in New Zealand rugby league Category:Anzac Test Category:Rugby league in Newcastle, New South Wales Category:International rugby league competitions hosted by Australia