1990 Great Britain Lions tour

Rugby tour series April 2022 1990 Great Britain Lions tour 20 May 1990 – 15 July 1990 Maurice Lindsay Mal Reilly Mike Gregory Jonathan Davies (92) Paul Eastwood (9) 15 10 0 5 5 3 0 2 PNG 2 1 0 1 NZL 3 2 0 1 1988 1992 The 1990 Great Britain Lions tour was a tour by the Great Britain national rugby league team of Papua New Guinea and New Zealand which took place from May to July 1990. Touring squad An initial 28-man squad was selected for the tour in April 1990. Warrington's Des Drummond and Widnes' David Hulme and Paul Hulme were all unavailable for selection for "private reasons".Fitzpatrick Paul Tour spot completes Davies's conversion The Guardian 12 April 1990 London 16 187059628 Ellery Hanley, Shaun Edwards, Andy Platt and Paul Loughlin all withdrew from the originally selected squad due to injury, while Steve Hampson and Les Holliday withdrew for personal reasons. Mike Gregory was chosen as tour captain as a result of the absence of Hanley and Edwards.Fitzpatrick Paul Gregory glad to be captain The Guardian 9 May 1990 London 18 187047592 Name Club Apps Tests Tries Goals Drop goals Points Notes Denis Betts Wigan 10 5 4 0 0 16 Chris Bibb Featherstone Rovers 8 1 1 0 0 4 David Bishop David Bishop (rugby, born 1960) Hull Kingston Rovers 6 0 1 0 0 4 Phil Clarke Wigan 7 1 1 0 0 4 Jonathan Davies Jonathan Davies (rugby, born 1962) Widnes 11 5 6 34 0 92 Martin Dermott Wigan 8 2 1 0 1 5 John Devereux John Devereux (rugby) Widnes 5 0 2 0 0 8 Sullivan Anthony Sullivan returned home without playing a match during the tour after suffering an injury in training. He was replaced by John Devereux.Sargieson Barry Blow for Skerrett https://www.proquest.com/docview/187035302/31CF632FF64D485APQ The Guardian 23 May 1990 London 14 subscription 187035302 Paul Dixon Paul Dixon (rugby league) Leeds 10 5 2 0 0 8 Paul Eastwood Hull 10 2 9 18 0 72 Keith England Castleford 10 5 0 0 0 0 Karl Fairbank Bradford Northern 7 1 2 0 0 8 Deryck Fox Featherstone Rovers 9 1 2 0 0 8 Carl Gibson Leeds 11 5 6 0 0 24 Bobbie Goulding Wigan 9 5 2 0 1 9 Mike Gregory (c) Warrington 9 5 0 0 0 0 Shaun Irwin Castleford 9 3 1 0 0 4 Lee Jackson Lee Jackson (rugby league) Hull 7 3 0 0 0 0 Ian Lucas Ian Lucas (rugby league) Wigan 6 0 0 0 0 0 Joe Lydon Joe Lydon (rugby) Wigan 6 3 0 0 0 0 David Lyon David Lyon (rugby league) Warrington 2 0 2 0 0 8 Tait Alan Tait returned home due to injury during the New Zealand leg of the tour. His replacement was David Lyon.Sargieson Barry Britain power to timely win https://www.proquest.com/docview/187118529/4D84A60DF4934240PQ The Guardian 21 June 1990 London 17 subscription 187118529 Martin Offiah Widnes 4 3 2 0 0 8 Daryl Powell Sheffield Eagles 5 5 0 0 0 0 Roy Powell Roy Powell (rugby league, born 1965) Leeds 11 5 1 0 0 4 Gary Price Gary Price (rugby league, born 1969) Wakefield Trinity 6 0 1 0 0 4 Garry Schofield Leeds 9 5 7 0 1 29 Roger Simpson Bradford Northern 5 0 3 0 0 12 Kelvin Skerrett Bradford Northern 5 3 1 0 0 4 Ian Smales Featherstone Rovers 7 0 1 0 0 4 Graham Steadman Castleford 4 0 1 0 0 4 Steadman Graham Steadman was sent home due to injury during the New Zealand leg of the tour. No replacement was called up.Sargieson Barry Gibson is asked to step inside and fill the gap https://www.proquest.com/docview/187035361/8E97F4FC34DC44F0PQ The Guardian 22 June 1990 187035361 London 18 subscription Anthony Sullivan Anthony Sullivan (rugby) Hull Kingston Rovers 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sullivan Alan Tait Widnes 4 2 1 0 0 4 Tait Papua New Guinea 20 May 1990 Southern Zone 18 – 40 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Tries: Igo, P. Lae, Ganiga Goals: P. Lae (3) Tries: Garry Schofield (3), Paul Eastwood (2), Jonathan Davies, Carl Gibson Goals: Jonathan Davies (6) Lloyd Robson Oval, Port MoresbySargieson Barry Lively Lions keep cool The Guardian 21 May 1990 London 12 187087456 5,066 Graham Anui PNG Report 23 May 1990 Northern and Highland Zones 10 – 24 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Tries: Elara Goals: Sambu (3) Tries: Chris Bibb, Paul Dixon, Roger Simpson, Jonathan Davies Goals: Paul Eastwood (4) Lae Oval, LaeSargieson Barry Tourists keep their cool The Guardian 24 May 1990 London 15 187031189 2,550 Aiwa Olni PNG Report First Test #eeeeee 27 May 1990 PNG 20 – 18 GBR Tries: Tuiyo Evei Stanley Haru Goals: Bal Numapo (5) Field Goal: Bal Numapo (1) Stanley Haru (1) Try: Paul Eastwood Jonathan Davies Bobbie Goulding Goals: Jonathan Davies (3) Danny Leahy Oval, Goroka1990 First Test: Papua New Guinea 20 Great Britain 18 http://wigan.rlfans.com/fusion_pages/index.php?page_id=1160 wigan.rlfans.com 4 August 2014Sargieson Barry Tourists befogged in a tear-gas cloud The Guardian 28 May 1990 London 15 187066241 11,598 Dennis Hale NZL 1st Test – PNG vs Great Britain _redborder _Vwidered _redborder _hoops_red FFFF00 FFFF00 FFFF00 FF0000 000000 Papua New Guinea _GBR1990a FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 0000FF 0000FF Great Britain FB 1Ipisa WanegaRW 2Arnold KrewantyRC 3Phillip BogeLC 4Bal NumapoLW 5Mea MoreaFE 6Stanley HaruHB 7Gigmai OngugloPR 8Bobby AkoHK 9Michael MatmilloPR 10Tuyio EveiSR 11Joe GispeSR 12Arebo Taumaku (c)LK 13Michael AngaraSubstitutions:IC 14Goru ArigaeIC 15Noah KoolCoach:PNG Skerry Palanga FB 1 Alan TaitRW 2 Paul EastwoodRC 3 Daryl PowellLC 4 Jonathan DaviesLW 5 Carl GibsonSO 6 Garry SchofieldSH 7 Bobbie GouldingPR 8 Roy PowellHK 9 Lee JacksonPR 10 Paul DixonSR 11 Denis BettsSR 12 Karl FairbankLK 13 Mike Gregory (c)Substitutions:IC 14 Shaun IrwinIC 15 Keith EnglandCoach:ENG Mal Reilly 30 May 1990 Island Zone 4 – 50 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Queen Elizabeth Oval, RabaulSargieson Barry Devereux takes gas in his stride The Guardian 31 May 1990 London 15 187040561 3,538 Moses Tolingling (New Ireland) Report Second Test This was Great Britain's second match in the 1989-1992 Rugby League World Cup #eeeeee 2 June 1990 PNG 8 – 40 GBR Tries: Gigmai Ongugo Goals: Bal Numapo (2) Tries: Carl Gibson (2) Paul Eastwood Bobbie Goulding Paul Dixon Daryl Powell Garry Schofield Goals: Jonathan Davies (6) Lloyd Robson Oval, Port Moresby1990 Second Test: Papua New Guinea 8 Great Britain 40 http://wigan.rlfans.com/fusion_pages/index.php?page_id=1179 wigan.rlfans.com 20 June 2015Hadfield David England get their revenge http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news900603_0215_6830 Sydney Morning Herald 3 June 1990 55 7,837 Dennis Hale NZL 2nd Test – PNG vs Great Britain _redborder _Vwidered _redborder _hoops_red FFFF00 FFFF00 FFFF00 FF0000 000000 Papua New Guinea _GBR1990a FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 0000FF 0000FF Great Britain FB 1Ipisa WanegaRW 2Arnold KrewantyRC 3Phillip BogeLC 4Bal NumapoLW 5Mea MoreaFE 6Stanley HaruHB 7Gigmai OngugoPR 8Ati LomutopaHK 9Michael MatmilloPR 10Tuyio EveiSR 11Joe GispeSR 12Aribo Taumaku (c)LK 13Michael AngaraSubstitutions:IC 14Max TiriIC 15Chris ItamCoach:PNG Skerry Palanga FB 1 Alan TaitRW 2 Paul EastwoodRC 3 Jonathan DaviesLC 4 Daryl PowellLW 5 Carl GibsonSO 6 Garry SchofieldSH 7 Bobbie GouldingPR 8 Roy PowellHK 9 Lee JacksonPR 10 Keith EnglandSR 11 Denis BettsSR 12 Paul DixonLK 13 Mike Gregory (c)Substitutions:IC 14 Deryck FoxIC 15 Phil ClarkeCoach:ENG Mal Reilly Test Venues The three tests took place at the following venues. Palmerston North Auckland Christchurch Palmerston North Showgrounds Mount Smart Stadium Queen Elizabeth II Park Capacity: 15,000 Capacity: 35,000 Capacity: 25,000 200px 200px 200px New Zealand 1990 New Zealand rugby league season 10 June 1990 Presidents XIII New Zealand Kiwis 16 22 – 23 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Tries: Mark Nixon (2), Sam Panapa, P.Tuimavave Goals: Morvin Edwards (3) Tries: Carl Gibson, Martin Dermott, Jonathan Davies Goals: Paul Eastwood (5) Field Goals: Garry Schofield McLean Park, Napier 3,163 Jim Stokes Report Presidents XIII: Morvin Edwards, Warren Mann, Mark Nixon, Paddy Tuimavave, Sam Panapa, Dean Clark, Stu Galbraith, Adrian Shelford, Peter Ropati, George Mann, Taime Tagaloa, Francis Leota, Mike Kuiti. Res – Kelly Shelford, Esene Faimalo Great Britain: Chris Bibb, John Devereux, Daryl Powell, Jonathan Davies, Carl Gibson, Garry Schofield, Bobbie Goulding, Ian Lucas, Martin Dermott, Keith England, Denis Betts, Paul Dixon, Phil Clarke. Res – Roy Powell, David Bishop 13 June 1990 Canterbury North Sydney 16 18 – 10 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Tries: Dorreen, Whittaker, Leek Goals: Cully (3) Tries: David Bishop, Alan Tait Goals: Paul Eastwood (1) Addington Showgrounds, Christchurch 1,338 Dennis Hale Report Canterbury: Hall, Whetu Taewa, Michael Dorreen, Rodger, Kaisa, Mark Nixon, Aaron Whittaker, Ricky Cowan, Wayne Wallace, Simanu, Leck, Culley, Logan Edwards. Res – Angell, Seru. Great Britain: Alan Tait, Paul Eastwood, Shaun Irwin, Joe Lydon (c), Roger Simpson, Graham Steadman, Deryck Fox, Ian Lucas, Lee Jackson, Karl Fairbank, Ian Smales, Gary Price, David Bishop. Res – Roy Powell, Mike Gregory 17 June 1990 Auckland aucklandnzrl 16 24 – 13 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Tries: Sam Panapa (2), Mike Patton, Tawera Nikau Goals: Peter Brown (4) Tries: Kelvin Skerrett, Graham Steadman Goals: Jonathan Davies (2) Field Goals: Bobbie Goulding Carlaw Park, Auckland 7,614 Keith Blackler Report Auckland: Paddy Tuimavave, Mike Patton, Sam Panapa, Iva Ropati, Warren Mann, Mike McClennan, Stu Galbraith, Peter Brown, Peter Ropati, Se'e Solomona, Tawera Nikau, Taime Tagaloa, Tony Tuimavave. Res – Francis Leota Great Britain: Chris Bibb, Carl Gibson, Joe Lydon, Garry Schofield, Jonathan Davies, Graham Steadman, Bobbie Goulding, Kelvin Skerrett, Martin Dermott, Keith England, Denis Betts, Roy Powell, Mike Gregory (c). Res – Alan Tait, Paul Dixon 20 June 1990 Kiwi Colts New Zealand Kiwis 16 10 – 22 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Tries: Iva Ropati, Fisher Goals: Kelly Shelford (1) Tries: Paul Eastwood (3), Phil Clarke Goals: Jonathan Davies (3) Davies Park, Huntly 972 Jim Stokes Report Kiwi Colts: Paul Nahu, Hall, Iva Ropati, Mike Patton, Whetu Taewa, Kelly Shelford, Stu Galbraith, John Lomax, Fisher, Simcott, Taime Tagaloa, Logan Edwards, Tony Tuimavave. Res – Rodger, Quentin Pongia Great Britain: Roger Simpson, Paul Eastwood, Shaun Irwin, Daryl Powell, John Devereux, Jonathan Davies, Deryck Fox, Roy Powell, Lee Jackson, Karl Fairbank, Phil Clarke, Ian Smales, David Bishop. Res – Gary Price First Test #eeeeee 24 June 1990 NZL 10 – 11 GBR Tries: Kevin Iro Sam Panapa Goals: Peter Brown (1/4) Tries: Jonathan Davies Carl Gibson Goals: Jonathan Davies (1/3) Field Goals:Garry Schofield Palmerston North Showgrounds, Palmerston North 8,073 David Manson AUS 1st Test – New Zealand vs Great Britain _whiteborder _NZKiwis _whiteborder _hoops_white 000000 000000 000000 FFFFFF 000000 New Zealand _GBR1990a FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 0000FF 0000FF Great Britain FB 1 Darrell WilliamsRW 2 Tony IroRC 3 Kevin IroLC 4 Tony KempLW 5 Sam PanapaFE 6 Dean ClarkHB 7 Gary FreemanPR 8 Brent ToddHK 9 Duane MannPR 10 Peter BrownSR 11 Tawera NikauSR 12 Mark HoroLF 13 Hugh McGahan (c)Substitutions:IC 14 Morvin EdwardsIC 15 George MannCoach:NZL Bob Bailey FB 1 Chris BibbRW 2 Jonathan DaviesRC 3 Joe LydonLC 4 Carl GibsonLW 5 Martin OffiahSO 6 Garry SchofieldSH 7 Bobbie GouldingPR 8 Kelvin SkerrettHK 9 Martin DermottPR 10 Keith EnglandSR 11 Denis BettsSR 12 Paul DixonLK 13 Mike Gregory (c)Substitutions:IC 14 Darryl PowellIC 15 Roy PowellCoach:ENG Mal Reilly 27 June 1990 Wellington Wellington 16 30 – 22 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Tries: Molemau, Victor Aramoana, Morvin Edwards, Geoffrey Tangira Goals: Gilbert (7) Tries: Karl Fairbank, Ian Smales, Jonathan Davies, David Lyon Goals: Jonathan Davies (3) Basin Reserve, Wellington 845 Neville Kesha Report Wellington: Peter Edwards, Molemau, David Ewe, Morvin Edwards, Victor Aramoana, Gilbert, Geoffrey Tangira, John Lomax, Barry Harvey (c), Robert Piva, O'Sullivan, Esene Faimalo, Mike Kuiti. Great Britain: David Lyon, Paul Eastwood, Shaun Irwin, Daryl Powell, John Devereux, Jonathan Davies, Deryck Fox, Ian Lucas, Lee Jackson, Karl Fairbank, Ian Smales, Gary Price, Phil Clarke Res – Paul Dixon, David Bishop 1 July 1990 New Zealand Māori 12 – 20 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Tries: G. Tangira, Victor Aramoana Goals: Morvin Edwards (2) Tries: Garry Schofield, Denis Betts, Paul Eastwood Goals: Paul Eastwood (4) Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua 3,184 Des O'Sullivan Report New Zealand Māori: Morvin Edwards, Sean Hoppe, Nahu, Dave Watson, Victor Aramoana, Kelly Shelford, Geoffrey Tangira, John Lomax, Barry Harvey, Jason Lowrie, Tawera Nikau, Mike Kuiti, Ramsey. Great Britain: Chris Bibb, Paul Eastwood, Carl Gibson, Daryl Powell, Martin Offiah, Garry Schofield, Deryck Fox, Roy Powell, Martin Dermott, Keith England, Denis Betts, Paul Dixon, Mike Gregory (c). Res – Bobbie Goulding, Joe Lydon 4 July 1990 Taranaki Taranaki 16 0 – 24 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Tries: Goals: Tries: Roger Simpson, David Lyon, Karl Fairbank, Shaun Irwin Goals: Paul Eastwood (4) Pukekura Park, New Plymouth 2,675 Dennis Hale Report Taranaki: Tumoana, W. Tangira, Gwiazdzinski, Dave Watson, R. Nixon, Smith, Geoffrey Tangira, Robert Piva, Mason, Katene, McAllister, Kitto, Barry Harvey. Res – Martin, Jackson. Great Britain: Chris Bibb, Paul Eastwood, Shaun Irwin, David Lyon, John Devereux, Roger Simpson, Deryck Fox, Ian Lucas, Ian Smales, Karl Fairbank, Gary Price, Phil Clarke, David Bishop. Res – Roy Powell, Martin Dermott Second Test Former All Blacks understudy fullback Matthew Ridge made his test debut for New Zealand in the second test (as he'd never actually played a test for the All Blacks, this wouldn't count him as a dual international). To this point in his career, Ridge had only played 6 games of rugby league for NSWRL club Manly-Warringah before becoming a dual international. His selection saw his Manly teammate Darrell Williams moved from fullback to the centres and Tony Kemp moved to the bench. Ridge, who would end his rugby league career in 1999 having scored over 1,600 points (with a goal kicking accuracy of around 80%), also took over the goal kicking from Peter Brown. #eeeeee 8 July 1990 NZL 14 – 16 GBR Tries: Mark Horo Goals: Matthew Ridge (5/8) Tries: Denis Betts Martin Offiah Garry Schofield Goals: Jonathan Davies (2/3) Mt Smart Stadium, AucklandHadfield David Points to Britain, penalties to Kiwis http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news900708_0180_7516 Sydney Morning Herald 8 July 1990 49 7,843 Bill Harrigan AUS 2nd Test – New Zealand vs Great Britain _whiteborder _NZKiwis _whiteborder _hoops_white 000000 000000 000000 FFFFFF 000000 New Zealand _GBR1990a FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 0000FF 0000FF Great Britain FB 1 Matthew RidgeRW 2 Tony IroRC 3 Kevin IroLC 4 Darrell WilliamsLW 5 Sam PanapaFE 6 Dean ClarkHB 7 Gary FreemanPR 8 Brent ToddHK 9 Duane MannPR 10 Peter BrownSR 11 Tawera NikauSR 12 Mark HoroLF 13 Hugh McGahan (c)Substitutions:IC 14 Dean LonerganIC 15 Tony KempCoach:NZL Bob Bailey FB 1 Joe LydonRW 2 Jonathan DaviesRC 3 Darryl PowellLC 4 Carl GibsonLW 5 Martin OffiahSO 6 Garry SchofieldSH 7 Bobbie GouldingPR 8 Kelvin SkerrettHK 9 Lee JacksonPR 10 Keith EnglandSR 11 Denis BettsSR 12 Paul DixonLK 13 Mike Gregory (c)Substitutions:IC 14 Shaun IrwinIC 15 Roy PowellCoach:ENG Mal Reilly Third Test This was part of the 1989-1992 Rugby League World Cup #eeeeee 15 July 1990 NZL 21 – 18 GBR Tries: Tony Kemp Tawera Nikau Goals: Matthew Ridge (6/7) Field Goals: Hugh McGahan Tries: Martin Offiah Roy Powell Garry Schofield Goals: Jonathan Davies (3/4) Queen Elizabeth II Park, ChristchurchHadfield David Ridge performance flawless in NZ victory over Lions http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news900715_0190_1680 Sydney Morning Herald 15 July 1990 45 3,113 Bill Harrigan AUS 3rd Test – New Zealand vs Great Britain _whiteborder _NZKiwis _whiteborder _hoops_white 000000 000000 000000 FFFFFF 000000 New Zealand _GBR1990a FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 0000FF 0000FF Great Britain FB 1 Matthew RidgeRW 2 Tony IroRC 3 Kevin IroLC 4 Darrell WilliamsLW 5 Sam PanapaFE 6 Tony KempHB 7 Gary FreemanPR 8 Brent ToddHK 9 Duane MannPR 10 Peter BrownSR 11 Tawera NikauSR 12 Mark HoroLF 13 Hugh McGahan (c)Substitutions:IC 14 Dean LonerganIC 15 Morvin EdwardsCoach:NZL Bob Bailey FB 1 Joe LydonRW 2 Jonathan DaviesRC 3 Darryl PowellLC 4 Carl GibsonLW 5 Martin OffiahSO 6 Garry SchofieldSH 7 Bobbie GouldingPR 8 Kelvin SkerrettHK 9 Martin DermottPR 10 Keith EnglandSR 11 Denis BettsSR 12 Roy PowellLK 13 Mike Gregory (c)Substitutions:IC 14 Paul DixonIC 15 Shaun IrwinCoach:ENG Mal Reilly Notes References 2 External links Great Britain/England Test Match Results & Match Details New Zealand vs Great Britain 1990 at rugbyleagueproject.org Category:Great Britain national rugby league team tours Category:Rugby league tours of New Zealand Category:Rugby league tours of Papua New Guinea 1990 1990 Great Britain Lions tour Great Britain Lions tour Great Britain Lions tour Great Britain Lions tour