1984 Great Britain Lions tour

Series of rugby union matches April 2022 1984 Great Britain Lions tour 18 May 1984 – 5 August 1984 Dick Gemmell Frank Myler Brian Noble Mick Burke (80) Ellery Hanley (12) 24 16 0 8 7 1 0 6 AUS 3 0 0 3 NZL 3 0 0 3 PNG 1 1 0 0 1979 1988 The 1984 Great Britain Lions tour was the Great Britain national rugby league team's 17th tour of Australasia and took place from May to August 1984. A total of 24 matches were played against local club and representative sides during the tour, including a three match Test match series against Australia and New Zealand respectively, and one Test match against Papua New Guinea. It was the first tour since 1950 in which Great Britain lost both series against Australia and New Zealand, and the first tour ever where they failed to win a Test against either team. They did however defeat Papua New Guinea in their only Test match. Touring squad In preparation for the tour, Great Britain coach Frank Myler and tour manager Dick Gemmell invited a squad of 44 players to attend a series of training camps during the summer of 1983.Fletcher Raymond Howes David Rothmans Rugby League Yearbook 1984-85 1984 Queen Anne Press London 978-0-356-10450-8 266 In February 1984, a squad of 41 players was named, which would participate in weekly training sessions at Fartown, Huddersfield. Some clubs were unhappy with being asked to release players during the middle of the season, most notably Widnes, who had 10 players selected for the training squad. Prior to the second Test match against France on 17 February 1984, Widnes refused to make their players available for the training sessions – John Basnett was the only Widnes player who attended. Myler responded by excluding the absent players from Test selection, with Basnett being the only Widnes player named thus far.Fitzpatrick Paul Myler's tough stand The Guardian 9 February 1984 London 27 186456610 Prior to the final squad for the tour being named, a number of players became unavailable for selection for various reasons. Steve Evans was unavailable due to his wedding plans in the summer, while John Woods withdrew due to "family and business commitments".Fitzpatrick Paul Cannon fodder The Guardian 16 February 1984 London 26 186462796 Peter Smith announced he would not be available due to a shoulder injury.Fitzpatrick Paul Smith injury may let in Pinner The Guardian 29 March 1984 London 24 186442260 David Watkinson was also ruled out due to injury, suffering a broken leg in the first Test match against France.Fitzpatrick Paul Britain survive setback The Guardian 30 January 1984 London 21 186390677 David Hall had recently taken over a public house and asked not to be considered, while John Wood withdrew for family reasons. A 30-man squad for the tour was selected in April 1984.Fitzpatrick Paul Donlan's tour spot The Guardian 17 April 1984 London 186454525 26 The squad included 18-year-old Garry Schofield, who became Great Britain's youngest ever tourist. After the squad was named, Len Casey was dropped after receiving a six-month suspension,Casey out as appeal fails The Guardian 2 May 1984 London 22 186504229 while Great Britain captain Trevor Skerrett was ruled out due to injury. Wayne Proctor and Chris Arkwright were called up as replacements, and Brian Noble was named as team captain in place of the injured Skerrett.Rugby League The Guardian 3 May 1984 London 23 186421942 Shortly before the tour departed, Arkwright was withdrawn from the squad on medical advice because of a damaged knee, and was replaced by Terry Flanagan.Arkwright Shock https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000271/19840509/359/0034 Liverpool Echo 9 May 1984 34 British Newspaper Archive subscription Name Position Club Apps Tests Tries Goals Drop goals Points Notes Mick Adams Forward Widnes 16 Widnes 16 7 1 0 0 4 Ray Ashton Half-back Oldham 16 Oldham 7 0 1 0 0 4 John Basnett Threequarter Widnes 16 Widnes 9 0 6 0 0 24 Duane Ronnie Duane returned home from the tour early due to injury. He was replaced by John Basnett.Schofield steps up The Guardian 1 June 1984 London 22 186564504 Kevin Beardmore Forward Castleford 16 Castleford 11 1 7 0 0 28 Mick Burke Mick Burke (rugby league) Fullback Widnes 16 Widnes 15 7 2 36 0 80 Chris Burton Chris Burton (rugby league) Forward Hull KR 16 Hull Kingston Rovers 12 5 0 0 0 0 Brian Case Forward Wigan 16 Wigan 13 4 1 0 0 4 Garry Clark Threequarter Hull KR 16 Hull Kingston Rovers 10 0 7 0 0 28 Lee Crooks Lee Crooks (rugby league) Forward Hull 16 Hull 10 2 1 3 0 10 Steve Donlan Threequarter Leigh 16 Leigh 11 2 2 0 0 8 Des Drummond Threequarter Leigh 16 Leigh 17 7 11 0 0 44 Ronnie Duane Threequarter Warrington 16 Warrington 1 0 0 0 0 0 Duane Terry Flanagan Terry Flanagan (rugby league) Forward Oldham 16 Oldham 9 2 0 0 0 8 Des Foy Threequarter Oldham 16 Oldham 8 1 5 0 0 20 Andy Goodway Forward Oldham 16 Oldham 13 7 5 0 0 20 Andy Gregory Half-back Widnes 16 Widnes 14 4 3 0 1 13 Ellery Hanley Half-back Bradford 16 Bradford Northern 17 7 12 3 0 54 David Hobbs David Hobbs (rugby league) Forward Featherstone 16 Featherstone Rovers 16 6 2 15 0 38 Neil Holding Half-back St Helens 16 St Helens 10 4 3 0 1 13 John Joyner Threequarter Castleford 16 Castleford 11 2 1 0 0 4 Joe Lydon Joe Lydon (rugby) Threequarter Widnes 16 Widnes 14 4 4 26 0 68 Keith Mumby Fullback Bradford 16 Bradford Northern 16 7 5 0 0 20 Tony Myler Half-back Widnes 16 Widnes 10 5 1 0 0 4 Brian Noble Brian Noble (rugby league) (c) Forward Bradford 16 Bradford Northern 14 7 6 0 0 24 Mike O'Neill Mike O'Neill (rugby league) Forward Widnes 16 Widnes 11 0 0 0 0 0 Harry Pinner Forward St Helens 16 St Helens 7 0 0 0 0 0 Wayne Proctor Wayne Proctor (rugby league) Forward Hull 16 Hull 11 1 6 0 0 24 Keith Rayne Forward Leeds 16 Leeds 13 2 1 0 0 4 Garry Schofield Threequarter Hull 16 Hull 11 4 7 6 0 40 Mike Smith Mike Smith (rugby league) Threequarter Hull KR 16 Hull Kingston Rovers 11 1 6 0 0 24 Mick Worrall Forward Oldham 16 Oldham 9 2 1 0 0 4 Results Australia 18 May 1984 Northern Territory york rlfc 16 13 – 40 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Lions Steve Larder Brian Doyle (4) Steve Larder (1) Andy Goodway (2) Brian Noble (2)Steve DonlanDes DrummondDes FoyEllery Hanley Lee Crooks (3)David Hobbs (1) Richardson Park, Darwin 7,286 D. Corey Report Northern Territory: Brian Doyle, Trevor Given, Scott Masterson, Brian Smith, Roy Albion, Steve Larder, Robert Harrison (c), Wayne Brown, Ray Lumby, Mick Jaeger, Noel Simmonds, Bruce McGuire, Kim Blackburn. Reserves – Dave Ryan, Phil Brown, John Adler. Coach – Ernie Wanka. Great Britain: Keith Mumby, Des Drummond, Ronnie Duane, Ellery Hanley, Des Foy, Steve Donlan, Ray Ashton, Keith Rayne, Brian Noble (c), Andy Goodway, Mick Worrall, David Hobbs, Harry Pinner. Reserves – John Joyner, Neil Holding, Lee Crooks 23 May 1984 Riverina Western Suburbs 16 18 – 22 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Lions Brian DennisMichael RawiriDuncan Ward brian Dennis (3) Mick BurkeNeil HoldingJoe Lydon Mick Burke (5) Eric Weissel Oval, Wagga Wagga 3,000 Bill Foran Report Riverina: John Maguire, Brian Dennis, Michael Rawiri, John Sellar (c), Brian Costello, Tony Trudgett, Duncan Ward, Noel Hogan, Tony Morgan, Mick Lewis, Michael Scarfone, Graham Stockton, Ron Pilon. Reserves – Cliff Lyons, Trevor Pryce. Coach – Geoff Foster Great Britain: Mick Burke, Garry Clark, Joe Lydon, Ellery Hanley, Garry Schofield, Mike Smith, Andy Gregory, Brian Case, Kevin Beardmore, Lee Crooks, Terry Flanagan, Andy Goodway, Mick Adams (c). Reserves – Neil Holding, Chris Burton 25 May 1984 North Coast Bulldogs 16 6 – 56 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Lions Andrew Key Chris Cordner (1) Des Drummond (3)Garry Clark (2)Joe Lydon (2)Neil HoldingBrian NobleWayne Proctor Joe Lydon (8) Lank Bain, Wauchope 4,200 Bill Sullivan Report North Coast: Andy Mulvany, Wayne Buckley, Chris Cordner, Gary Night, Greg Davis, Rocky Laurie (c), Tony Hinton, Matt Welsh, Andrew Key, Daryl Warwick, Terry Corfe, Mark Hurrell, Glen Anderson. Reserves – Steve Foley, Jim Coombes, Richard Laurie, Maurie Kelly. Coach – Kevin Hardy Great Britain: Keith Mumby, Des Drummond, Joe Lydon, John Joyner, Garry Clark, Steve Donlan, Neil Holding, Keith Rayne, Brian Noble (c), Mike O'Neill, Wayne Proctor, Mick Worrall, Mick Adams. Reserves – Ray Ashton, David Hobbs, Chris Burton 27 May 1984 Western Division Ireland 16 30 – 36 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Lions Lee DouglasLes HaynesSteve McWhirterMark Smith Brad Jayett (7/7) Des Foy (3)Ray AshtonLee CrooksKeith MumbyBrian Noble Mick Burke (4) Victoria Park, Dubbo 4,528 Lance Harrigan Report Western Division: Marty Gordon, Les Haynes, Mark Smith, Ray Spurr, Wilfred Williams, Steve McWhirter (c), Lee Douglas, Colin Wright, Ian Jackson, Alan McPhail, Brad Jayett, Steve Miller, Mark Horton. Reserves – Neil Moy, Ken Fisher. Coach – Ted Goodwin Great Britain: Mick Burke, Des Drummond, Joe Lydon, Keith Mumby, Des Foy, Tony Myler, Ray Ashton, Keith Rayne, Brian Noble (c), Lee Crooks, Chris Burton, Andy Goodway, Harry Pinner. Reserves – Garry Schofield, David Hobbs 30 May 1984 North Sydney Bears Norths 16 8 – 14 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Lions Chris LuckmanAndrew Simons Des DrummondAndy Goodway Mick Burke (3) Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney 4,067 Barry Barnes Andy Goodway Great Britain 16 Report North Sydney: Wayne Portlock, Alan Sheppard, Neigel Tait, Simon Brockwell, Andrew Simons, Wayne Lonergan, Laurie Spina, Lindsay Johnson, Phil Ritchie, Don McKinnon, Bob Cooper, Peter Cross, Graeme Jennings (c). Reserves – Stephen Casey, Chris Luckman, Errol Hillier. Coach – John Hayes Great Britain: Mick Burke, Garry Clark, Garry Schofield, Keith Mumby, Des Foy, Steve Donlan, Andy Gregory, Keith Rayne, Kevin Beardmore, Lee Crooks, David Hobbs, Andy Goodway, Mick Adams (c). Reserves – Mick Worrall, Brian Case 2 June 1984 Newcastle Firsts Newcastle1908 16 18 – 28 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Lions Craig HigginsGary Martine Neville Elwin (5) Garry ClarkTerry FlanaganEllery HanleyNeil HoldingGarry Schofield Mick Burke (4/6) Newcastle International Sports Centre, Newcastle 10,000 Barry Priest Report Newcastle Firsts: Neville Elwin, Mark Bates, Kyle Connor, Craig Dedman, Glenn Murray, Greg Eager, Craig Higgins, Milton Burrows, Rex Wright, John Farrar, Mal Graham, Michael Pitman, Gary Martine (c). Reserves – Robert Taylor, Peter Garbutt. Coach – Terry Pannowitz Great Britain: Mick Burke, Garry Clark, Ellery Hanley, Mike Smith, John Basnett, Garry Schofield, Neil Holding, Mike O'Neill, Brian Noble (c), Lee Crooks, David Hobbs, Mick Worrall, Terry Flanagan. Reserves – Joe Lydon, Harry Pinner First Test Wally Lewis won a well publicised power struggle between the NSW Rugby League and their Queensland Rugby League counterparts for the vacated Australian captaincy. NSW wanted their captain Ray Price to have the Australian captaincy as he was retiring from representative football at the end of the series. Queensland naturally went for their State of Origin captain Lewis. With the 1986 Kangaroo Tour only just over 2 years away, the Australian Rugby League settled the issue by naming Lewis as the 12th Queenslander to captain Australia. In scene's of poor sportsmanship, some elements of the 30,190 SCG crowd actually booed Wally Lewis when he was announced as he ran onto the field. With Queensland having dominated state football during the early 1980s, their captain and Kingpin Lewis was seen as the enemy to the Sydney crowds, even when wearing the Australian team colours. #eeeeee 9 June 1984 AUS 25 – 8 GBR Kerry BousteadWally LewisMark MurrayRay Price Ross Conlon (4/6) Wally Lewis (1) Garry Schofield Mick Burke (2/3) Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney 30,190 Ray Shrimpton NZL Wally Lewis Australia 16 Ashes Series 1984 Series - Game 1 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/ashes-series-1984/game-1/australia-vs-great-britain/summary.html Rugby League Project 5 November 2022 AustraliaPositionGreat BritainGarry JackFBMick BurkeRoss ConlonWGDes DrummondGene MilesCEGarry SchofieldBrett KennyCEKeith MumbyKerry BousteadWGEllery HanleyWally Lewis (c)FE/SODes FoyMark MurrayHB/SHNeil HoldingDave BrownPRAndy GoodwayGreg ConescuHKBrian Noble (c)Greg DowlingPRLee CrooksBryan NieblingSRChris BurtonWayne PearceSRMick WorrallRay PriceLK/LFMick AdamsCraig YoungInt.Joe LydonChris CloseInt.David HobbsFrank StantonCoachFrank Myler With less than 5 seconds remaining in the test, reserve Lions forward David Hobbs was sent off for a sickening hit on Australian hooker Greg Conescu. Television replays showed Conescu running from dummy half before Hobbs hit him with a raised elbow, hitting him in the mouth and resulting in the loss of some of his top teeth. Conescu was stretchered from the field and was still in the hands of the Australian team Dr. Bill Monoghan when local TV broadcaster Channel 9's Darrell Eastlake did his post match interview inside the SCG change rooms with the player of the match, new Australian captain Wally Lewis. Hobbs had only been on the field for 8 minutes before his send-off.1984 Ashes 1st test highlights 11 June 1984 Wide Bay St George 16 18 – 28 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Lions Paul GormanRay OvensRon Slater Gary Birmingham (3) John BasnettKevin BeardmoreEllery HanleyWayne ProctorMick Worrall Joe Lydon (4) Salter Oval, Bundaberg 2,336 Mick Hourigan Report Wide Bay: Gary Birmingham, Les Kiss, Paul Gorman, Mike Curran, Neville King, Jim Browning, Ray Ovens, Mike McDougall, David Gerrard, Steve Molineux, Ray Harch, Ray Berkery, Ron Slater (c). Reserves – Noel Glazier, Bill Dansey. Coach – John Reddy Great Britain: Joe Lydon, Garry Clark, Mike Smith, Ellery Hanley, John Basnett, John Joyner (c), Andy Gregory, Mike O'Neill, Kevin Beardmore, Brian Case, Wayne Proctor, Terry Flanagan, Harry Pinner. Reserves – Tony Myler, Mick Worrall 15 June 1984 Central Queensland Central Comets 16 12 – 44 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Lions Michael AndersonMike Curran Andrew McDonald (2) Garry Schofield (4)Wayne Proctor (2)Des DrummondKeith Mumby Garry Schofield (5/6)Mick Burke (1) Browne Park, Rockhampton 5,671 Les McCosh Report Central Queensland: Shane Tupaea, Warren McLaughlin, Andrew McDonald, Russell Miller, Mike Curran, Jamie Jansen, Geoff Hunt, David Day, Craig Taylor, Peter Blackadder, Steve George, Michael Anderson, Ian Brazier. Reserves – Peter Golder, Tony Hansan. Coach – Bill Nosworthhy Great Britain: Mick Burke, Des Drummond, Garry Schofield, Keith Mumby, Ellery Hanley, Tony Myler, Andy Gregory, Keith Rayne, Brian Noble (c), Andy Goodway, Wayne Proctor, Chris Burton, Mick Worrall. Reserves – Ray Ashton, Mick Adams 17 June 1984 North Queensland Cairns 16 20 – 38 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Lions Bruce BarclayMarshall ColwellLarry ForanLes Morrissey Mike Smith (2) Des Drummond (2)Ellery Hanley (2)John BasnettKevin BeardmoreMike Smith Joe Lydon (5) Townsville Sports Reserve, Townsville 6,036 Barry Gomersall Report North Queensland: Rod Brunker, Larry Foran, Harry Deemal, Glen Pengelly, Dale Shearer, Darryl Duncan, Robbie Price, Marshall Colwell (c), Frank Baker, Mike Smith, Paul Bleakney, Les Morrissey, Kevin Bocos. Reserves – Bob Keogh, Bruce Barclay. Coach – Will Cordwell Great Britain: Joe Lydon, Des Drummond, Ellery Hanley, Mike Smith, John Basnett, John Joyner (c), Ray Ashton, Lee Crooks, Kevin Beardmore, Brian Case, Wayne Proctor, Mike O'Neill, Harry Pinner. Reserves – Des Foy, Mick Adams 20 June 1984 Toowoomba Toowoomba 16 18 – 16 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Lions Jeff CouttsSteve GibsonDan Stains Jeff Coutts (3) John BasnettGarry ClarkMike Smith David Hobbs (2) Athletic Oval, Toowoomba 4,051 Wayne Giebel Report Toowoomba: Peter Gill, Steve Gibson, Greg Milne, Jeff Coutts, Bryan Tynan, Robbie Tew, Wayne Smith, Peter McKinnon, Paul Fitzgerald, Neil McCullagh, Mark Hohn, Robbert Hanna, Dan Stains. Reserves – Wayne Reis, Graham Smith. Coach – Don Oxenham Great Britain: Steve Donlan, Garry Clark, Mike Smith, Des Foy, John Basnett, John Joyner (c), Andy Gregory, Mike O'Neill, Kevin Beardmore, Brian Case, Wayne Proctor, David Hobbs, Harry Pinner. Reserves – Ray Ashton, Mick Adams Second Test Mal Meninga's selection ahead of Brett Kenny and goal kicking Ross Conlon for the test at Lang Park drew criticism from south of the border in Sydney. The future Australian team captain and Rugby League Immortal wasn't in great playing or goal kicking form either for Souths Magpies in the Brisbane premiership or Queensland earlier in the season and it was generally believed that his selection was only to have another Queenslander in the Australian team in Brisbane to draw a bigger crowd. Meninga would go on to have a strong game in the Green and Gold, scoring a second half try (for which he copped knees in the back from Chris Burton after he scored), although his goal kicking was slightly off only kicking 3/7. This saw him retained for the third Test in Sydney. #eeeeee 26 June 1984 AUS 18 – 6 GBR Eric GrotheMal MeningaWayne Pearce Mal Meninga (3/7) Garry Schofield Mick Burke (1/2) Lang Park, Brisbane 26,534 Ray Shrimpton NZL Wayne Pearce Australia 16 AustraliaPositionGreat BritainGarry JackFBMick BurkeEric GrotheWGDes DrummondMal MeningaCEGarry SchofieldGene MilesCEKeith MumbyKerry BousteadWGEllery HanleyWally Lewis (c)FE/SOTony MylerMark MurrayHB/SHNeil HoldingGreg DowlingPRKeith RayneGreg ConescuHKBrian Noble (c)Dave BrownPRLee CrooksBryan NieblingSRChris BurtonPaul VautinSRAndy GoodwayWayne PearceLK/LFMick WorrallSteve MortimerInt.Andy GregoryWally Fullerton SmithInt.Mick AdamsFrank StantonCoachFrank Myler Recalled Queensland and Manly-Warringah second rower Paul Vautin copped an accidental elbow to the cheek in the 76th minute of the game from Lions replacement Mick Adams causing a fractured cheek bone. TV replays showed it to be accidental. Vautin was one of 3 tackling Adams and in bracing himself with his ball carrying right arm, Fatty coming in from the right side copped the elbow. It would see him miss 3 weeks of the Winfield Cup. Wally Lewis was felled 3 times during the game after late tackles. In a case of mistaken identity, British front rower Keith Rayne was sent to the sin-bin for 10 minutes during the first half for an offence (late high elbow on Lewis) actually committed by Mick Adams. Rayne was also sent to the bin for 5 minutes in the 73rd minute when he caught Lewis with a late swinging arm that sparked a short-lived all-in mele. In the Australian set after that all-in, another mele was almost sparked when Lions captain Brian Noble went in for another late swinging arm on Lewis, only for his opposing captain to raise his own right elbow which caught Noble high and by surprise. Kiwi referee Ray Shrimpton was able to calm things before it got out of hand again. Great Britain scored arguably their best try on tour in the second half. In a move started on their own 22 by Tony Myler running from dummy-half and passing the ball to Neil Holding who moved the ball on to a running Garry Schofield who got the ball outside to speedster Des Drummond. Drummond stepped inside of a tiring Vautin and then back outside to evade Lewis before passing back to a still alive Schofield. The Hull teenager then sped diagonally across the field into Australia's half evading a diving Mark Murray in the process before linking with Drummond back on the inside as fullback Garry Jack loomed. Shadowed by Kerry Boustead, Drummond then got the ball back to Andy Goodway in support who managed to get the ball to a flying Schofield as Jack took him down by the legs. Holding off a Boustead's last-ditch effort over the last 3 metres, Scofield scored his second try of the series in the corner.1984 2nd Ashes Test highlights 28 June 1984 Northern Rivers Gold Coast Seagulls 16 12 – 24 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Lions Gerry O'Neill (2) David Hall (1)Troy Hughes (1) Garry ClarkDes DrummondDavid HobbsMike Smith David Hobbs (2)Joe Lydon (2) Chris Cunningham Field, Tweed Heads 3,537 Steve Asbury Report Northern Rivers: Peter O'Neill, Dale Miles, Alan Howie, Mick Ryan, Gerry O'Neill, Troy Hughes, Tony Kennedy, Ron Ferris, Jay Clarke (c), Kel Judd, Scott Dorrough, Mark Brokenshire, Shane Miles. Reserves – David Hall. Coach – Stan Damro Great Britain: Joe Lydon, Des Drummond, Garry Schofield, Mike Smith (c), Garry Clark, Steve Donlan, Andy Gregory, Mike O'Neill, Kevin Beardmore, Brian Case, Wayne Proctor, David Hobbs, Harry Pinner. Reserves – Des Foy, Mick Worrall 1 July 1984 Northern Division NSW Balmain 16 18 – 32 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Lions Geoff CarrGreg DonnellyKevin Hill Greg Donnelly (3) Ellery Hanley (2)Brian CaseJoe LydonMike Smith Joe Lydon (6) Scully Park, Tamworth 6,750 Neville Hockey Report Northern Division: Greg Donnelly, Miles Archdale, Mick McCann, John Lennan (c), Robert Brady, Kevin Hill, Robbie McCormack, Merv Haywood, Brad Frazer, Ross Whitaker, Jack Thompson, Geoff Carr, Greg McCormack. Reserves – Joe Craigie, Arthur Earl. Coach – Jim Cox Great Britain: Joe Lydon, Des Drummond, Ellery Hanley, Mike Smith, Garry Clark, Tony Myler, Ray Ashton, Keith Rayne, Kevin Beardmore, Brian Case, David Hobbs, Mike O'Neill, Mick Adams (c). Reserves – Neil Holding, Wayne Proctor Third Test #eeeeee 7 July 1984 AUS 20 – 7 GBR Greg ConescuEric GrotheGarry Jack Mal Meninga (4/9) Ellery Hanley Mick Burke (1/2) Neil Holding (1) Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney 18,756 Tony Drake NZL Wayne Pearce Australia 16 Ashes Series 1984 Series - Game 3 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/ashes-series-1984/game-3/australia-vs-great-britain/summary.html Rugby League Project 5 November 2022 AustraliaPositionGreat BritainGarry JackFBMick BurkeEric GrotheWGDes DrummondMal MeningaCEGarry SchofieldGene MilesCEKeith MumbyKerry BousteadWGEllery HanleyWally Lewis (c)FE/SOTony MylerSteve MortimerHB/SHNeil HoldingBryan NieblingPRDavid HobbsGreg ConescuHKBrian Noble (c)Greg DowlingPRBrian CaseWally Fullerton SmithSRChris BurtonWayne PearceSRAndy GoodwayRay PriceLK/LFMick AdamsBrett KennyInt.Dave BrownInt.Frank StantonCoachFrank Myler New Zealand 10 July 1984 15:00 Northern Districts NSW 16 8 – 42 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Lions Rusty CampbellDick Smeath Mick AdamsJohn BasnettKevin BeardmoreGarry ClarkAndy GregoryJohn JoynerMike O'NeillMike Smith David Hobbs (4)Garry Schofield (1) Jubilee Park, Whangārei 1,600 Kevin Bailey Britain prevails in first league match https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19840711.2.228 The Press 11 July 1984 Christchurch 72 Papers Past Northern Districts: George Huriwai, Shane Horo, George Baker, Terry Rapana, Chris Curtis, Russell Stewart, Neville Ramsey, Pat Poasa, Terrance Perihi, James Toa, Tom Murray, Darren Harris, Rusty Campbell. Reserves – Glenn Donaldson, Dick Smeath. Coach – Laurie Stubbing Great Britain: Keith Mumby, Garry Clark, Mike Smith, John Joyner (c), John Basnett, Steve Donlan, Andy Gregory, David Hobbs, Kevin Beardmore, Keith Rayne, Wayne Proctor, Mike O'Neill, Mick Adams. Reserves – Garry Schofield, Brian Case First Test #eeeeee 14 July 1984 NZL 12 – 0 GBR Fred Ah KuoiJames Leuluai Olsen Filipaina (2/3) Carlaw Park, Auckland 10,238 Kevin Roberts AUS Dane Sorensen Kiwis 16 New Zealand vs Great Britain 1984 Series - Game 1 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/14381 Rugby League Project 28 May 2024 New ZealandPositionGreat BritainGary KembleFBMick BurkeDean BellWGEllery HanleyJames LeuluaiCEGarry SchofieldFred Ah Kuoi (c)CEKeith MumbyDane O'HaraWGDes DrummondOlsen FilipainaFE/SOMike SmithShane VarleyHB/SHNeil HoldingKevin TamatiPRDavid HobbsHowie TamatiHKBrian Noble (c)Dane SorensenPRBrian CaseKurt SorensenSRChris BurtonOwen WrightSRAndy GoodwayHugh McGahanLK/LFMick AdamsClayton FriendInt.Graham LoweCoachFrank Myler 15 July 1984 New Zealand Māori 8 – 19 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Lions Dick Uluave Nick Wright (2) Kevin BeardmoreTerry FlanaganDes Foy Ellery Hanley (3) Andy Gregory (1) Davies Park, Huntly 2,392 Report New Zealand Māori: Nick Wright, Dick Uluave, Cedrick Lovett, Joe Ropati, Lou Kapa, Ron O'Regan (c), Gerard Katene, Riki Cowan, Tracey McGregor, Anthony Murray, Russell Tuuta, Ian Bell, Chappie Pine. Reserves – Tom Waitai, Pat Poasa. Coach – Tom Newton Great Britain: Keith Mumby, Des Drummond, Joe Lydon, Des Foy, John Basnett, John Joyner (c), Andy Gregory, Keith Rayne, Kevin Beardmore, Lee Crooks, Wayne Proctor, Mike O'Neill, Terry Flanagan. Reserves – Ellery Hanley, Chris Burton 18 July 1984 Central Districts Newcastle 16 6 – 38 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Lions Rodney Rasmussen Dale Miritana (1) Andy Gregory (2)Brian Noble (2)Garry ClarkSteve DonlanMike Smith Mick Burke (4/6)Joe Lydon (1) Basin Reserve, Wellington 2,051 Britain's big win https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19840719.2.52 The Press 19 July 1984 Christchurch 6 Papers Past Central Districts: Dale Miritana, Willie Tangira, George Lajpold, Lou Kapa, Wayne Rutene, Lance Pupuke, Gerard Katene, Rodney Rasmussen (c), Mike Kuiti, Whare Henry, Bruce Harvey, Sam Stewart, Chappie Pine. Reserves – Dick Uluave, Alan Jackson. Coach – Great Britain: Mick Burke, Garry Clark, Steve Donlan, Mike Smith, John Basnett, Tony Myler, Andy Gregory, Keith Rayne, Brian Noble (c), Mike O'Neill, Terry Flanagan, Brian Case, John Joyner. Reserves – Joe Lydon Second Test #eeeeee 22 July 1984 NZL 28 – 12 GBR Dane O'Hara (2)Fred Ah KuoiDean BellJames Leuluai Olsen Filipaina (4/7) Ellery HanleyTony Myler Mick Burke (2/2) Addington Showgrounds, Christchurch 9,824 Barry Barnes AUS Dane Sorensen Kiwis 16 New Zealand vs Great Britain 1984 Series - Game 2 http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/14382 Rugby League Project 5 November 2022 New ZealandPositionGreat BritainGary KembleFBMick BurkeDean BellWGJoe LydonJames LeuluaiCEEllery HanleyFred Ah Kuoi (c)CEKeith MumbyDane O'HaraWGDes DrummondOlsen FilipainaFE/SOTony MylerShane VarleyHB/SHNeil HoldingKevin TamatiPRDavid HobbsHowie TamatiHKBrian Noble (c)Dane SorensenPRBrian CaseKurt SorensenSRChris BurtonOwen WrightSRAndy GoodwayHugh McGahanLK/LFMick AdamsClayton FriendInt.John JoynerRiki CowanInt.Kevin BeardmoreGraham LoweCoachFrank Myler 25 July 1984 South Island Kiwis 16 14 – 36 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Lions Glen Gibb (2) Barry Edkins (3) Kevin Beardmore (3)John Basnett(2)Ellery HanleyKeith Mumby David Hobbs (4) Addington Showgrounds, Christchurch 2,581 Tony Drake Report South Island: Robin Alfeld, Marty Crequer, Boyd Kilkelly, Mike McDonald, Robert Moimoi, David Field, Glen Gibb, Wayne Dwyer, Wayne Wallace, Ross Taylor, Russell Tuuta, Scott Barrow, Barry Edkins. Reserves – Mark Forsey, Adrian Shelford. Coach – Ray Haffenden Great Britain: Keith Mumby, Garry Clark, Ellery Hanley, John Joyner (c), John Basnett, Steve Donlan, Neil Holding, David Hobbs, Kevin Beardmore, Lee Crooks, Chris Burton, Mike O'Neill, Terry Flanagan. Reserves – Mick Burke, Mick Adams Third Test #eeeeee 28 July 1984 NZL 32 – 16 GBR Clayton Friend (2)James Leuluai (2)Dane O'Hara Olsen Filipaina (6) Ellery HanleyKeith Mumby Mick Burke (4) Carlaw Park, Auckland 7,967 Kevin Roberts AUS Olsen Filipaina Kiwis 16 League history made by New Zealand in 3-0 series win over Britain https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19840730.2.114 The Press 30 July 1984 Christchurch 21 Papers Past New Zealand vs Great Britain 1984 Series - Game 3 http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/14383 Rugby League Project 5 November 2022 New ZealandPositionGreat BritainGary KembleFBMick BurkeDean BellWGJoe LydonJames LeuluaiCEEllery HanleyFred Ah Kuoi (c)CEKeith MumbyDane O'HaraWGDes DrummondOlsen FilipainaFE/SOTony MylerShane VarleyHB/SHAndy GregoryKevin TamatiPRDavid HobbsHowie TamatiHKBrian Noble (c)Dane SorensenPRBrian CaseKurt SorensenSRMick AdamsOwen WrightSRAndy GoodwayHugh McGahanLK/LFTerry FlanaganClayton FriendInt.John JoynerRiki CowanInt.Steve DonlanGraham LoweCoachFrank Myler 31 July 1984 Auckland aucklandnzrl 16 18 – 16 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Lions Shane Cooper (2)Cedric Lovett Cedric Lovett (3) Andy Goodway (2)Keith Mumby David Hobbs (2) Carlaw Park, Auckland 6,123 Ray Shrimpton Auckland wins league https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19840801.2.50 The Press 1 August 1984 Christchurch 6 Papers Past Auckland: Darrell Williams, Joe Ropati, Dean Bell, Ron O'Regan (c), Cedric Lovett, Shane Cooper, Clayton Friend, Riki Cowan, Lindsay Hooker, Kevin Tamati, John Ackland, Shane Howells, Owen Wright. Reserves – Fred Ah Kuoi. Coach – Bob Bailey Great Britain: Mick Burke, Des Drummond, Ellery Hanley, Keith Mumby, John Basnett, Steve Donlan, Andy Gregory, Keith Rayne, Brian Noble (c), Andy Goodway, David Hobbs, Wayne Proctor, Terry Flanagan. Reserves – Mike Smith Papua New Guinea Test 5 August 1984 PNG 20 – 38 GBR Robert JakisDavid NoifaArebo TaumakuBob Tolik Bal Numapo (2) Des Drummond (2)Mick BurkeEllery HanleyDavid HobbsKeith MumbyKeith Rayne Mick Burke (5) Rebiamul Oval, Mount Hagen 7,510 Barry Gomersall AUS Lions Tour 1984 Series - Game 24 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/lions-tour-1984/game-24/papua-new-guinea-vs-great-britain.html Rugby League Project 5 November 2022 Papua New GuineaPositionGreat BritainMathias KitimunFBMick BurkeN. KaraiWGDes DrummondDavid NoifaCEEllery HanleyBal NumapoCEKeith MumbyBob TolikWGJoe LydonGessau GebobFE/SOTony MylerPoka KilaHB/SHAndy GregoryJoe Tep (c)PRKeith RayneF. AsorifaHKBrian Noble (c)Robert JakisPRAndy GoodwayRobert KubakSRTerry FlanaganRoy LoitiveSRDavid HobbsArebo TaumakuLK/LFMick AdamsJimmy PeterInt.Steve DonlanPora WekInt.Wayne Proctor??CoachFrank Myler Statistics Leading try scorer 12 by Ellery Hanley Leading point scorer 80 by Mick Burke (2 tries, 36 goals) Largest attendance 30,190 – First test vs Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground Largest non-test attendance 10,000 – Newcastle Firsts vs Great Britain at Newcastle International Sports Centre Notes lower-alpha References 2 Category:Great Britain national rugby league team tours Category:Rugby league tours of Australia Category:Australia–United Kingdom sports relations Category:New Zealand–United Kingdom sports relations Category:Papua New Guinea–United Kingdom relations Great Britain Lions tour Great Britain Lions tour Great Britain Lions tour Category:Rugby league tours of New Zealand Category:Rugby league tours of Papua New Guinea