1911–12 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain

Rugby league tour (1911–1912) March 2020 1911-12 Kangaroos.jpg The Kangaroo squad of 1911–12 23 September 1911 – 3 February 1912 1911–12 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain Australasia 1911 1912 Great Britain Charles H. Ford and John Quinlan Chris McKivat 36 29 2 5 3 2 1 0 GBR 3 2 1 0 1908–09 1921–22 The 1911–12 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain was the second ever Kangaroo tour and was actually a tour by an "Australasian" squad that included four New Zealand players in addition to 24 Australian representatives.John Coffey Bernie Wood 100 years: Māori rugby league, 1908–2008 Huia Publishers 2008 56 https://books.google.com/books?id=nklWo8vw-iIC 978-1-86969-331-2 It took place over the British winter of 1911–12 and this time, to help promote the game of Rugby league in New Zealand, the Northern Rugby Football Union invited a combined Australian and New Zealand team. They became the first tourists to win the Ashes.The history of rugby league centenaryofrugbyleague.com.au http://www.centenaryofrugbyleague.com.au/site/about/history/the-history-of-rugby-league.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20080209104034/http://www.centenaryofrugbyleague.com.au/site/about/history/the-history-of-rugby-league.aspx dead 9 February 2008 6 July 2009 and the last to do so on British soil for over half a century.The best ever Australian Sports Writing Cunneen Chris 2001 Black Australia 1-86395-266-7 321 https://books.google.com/books?id=66OBschGE_YC 19 February 2011 The tour was a success in performance and organisation. Matches were well attended, the squad's touring payments were maintained throughout and the players all shared in a bonus at the tour's end. Touring squad 1911 New Zealand rugby league tour of Australia Prior to the tour a three-way series of matches between New South Wales, Queensland and New Zealand was organised as a basis of selection for the tour. Fagan Sean Sean Fagan New Zealand 'Kangaroos' rl1908.com http://www.rl1908.com/Kangaroos/NZ.htm 2009-07-06 https://web.archive.org/web/20101008200119/http://rl1908.com/Kangaroos/NZ.htm 8 October 2010 dead The New South Welshmen dominated the touring side, with four New Zealanders and only one Queenslander selected. However counted amongst the New South Welshmen was Con Sullivan, who had moved to Australia from New Zealand a few years before. Due to family and business commitments, rugby league great Dally Messenger declined to tour with the 1911–12 Kangaroos. Cuneen Chris Messenger, Herbert Henry (Dally) (1883–1959) Australian dictionary of biography Australian National University 2006 http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/biogs/A100475b.htm 2009-07-06 His friend and teammate Sandy Pearce also chose not to go.Kristine Corcoran Pearce, Sidney Charles (Sandy) (1883–1930) https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/pearce-sidney-charles-sandy-8000 Australian Dictionary of Biography Australian National University 7 February 2014 Chris McKivat who had captained the 1908 Wallabies to Olympic Gold was at age 32 a natural selection as tour captain. The Heads/Middleton reference describes McKivat as being revered on that tour – a magnificent general, tough, durable and an inspiration to the men around him. It quotes Johnny Quinlan the tour co-manager "He always set a splendid example in conduct and training – a natural leader" Ian Heads & David Middleton A Centenary of Rugby League Macmillan Publishers 2008 47 Tour vice-captain was Paddy McCue. Tour managers were Charles H Ford and John Quinlan. The team sailed to England on the RMS Orvieto. The tourists were paid £4/5/ per week and received a bonus of £178 each.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article17987358 1908-9 KANGAROOS BLAZED R.L. TRAIL The Sydney Morning Herald 33,843 New South Wales, Australia 12 June 1946 25 June 2024 9 National Library of Australia New South Wales All eight teams of the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership were represented in the touring squad. Bob Stuart, forward for Annandale Bob Craig, forward for Balmain Charles "Chook" Fraser, fullback for Balmain Arthur "Pony" Halloway, half for Balmain Charles McMurtrie, forward for Balmain Dan Frawley, three-quarter for Eastern Suburbs Bob Williams, forward for Eastern Suburbs Peter Burge, forward for Glebe (c) Chris McKivat, half for Glebe Billy Farnsworth, half for Newtown Viv Farnsworth, three-quarter for Newtown Paddy McCue, forward for Newtown Joe Murray, forward for Newtown Webby Neill, fullback for Newtown Bill Noble, forward for Newtown Charlie Russell, three-quarter for Newtown Tom Berecry, North Sydney Albert Broomham, North Sydney Con Sullivan, forward for North Sydney W. A. Cann, forward for South Sydney Steve Darmody, South Sydney Herb Gilbert, three-quarter for South Sydney Howard Hallett, fullback for South Sydney Tedda Courtney, forward for Western Suburbs New Zealand The New Zealand players that accompanied the Australians on tour have been listed in the Australian Rugby League's Kangaroos players register. ARL Australian Rugby League Australian Kangaroos players register australianrugbyleague.com.au http://www.australianrugbyleague.com.au/kangaroos/register.php 2009-07-06 https://web.archive.org/web/20120317113820/http://www.australianrugbyleague.com.au/kangaroos/register.php 17 March 2012 George A. Gillett (forward) Arthur Francis (forward) Charlie Savory (forward) Frank Woodward (half) Queensland Robert "Harold" Nicholson of Queensland was also selected for the tour but withdrew. QRL Queensland Rugby League QRL History Queensland representatives qrl.com.au http://www.qrl.com.au/qrl_history/qld_rep_n.php 2009-07-06 https://web.archive.org/web/20090131123606/http://qrl.com.au/qrl_history/qld_rep_n.php 31 January 2009 Tour schedule Played: 35 Won: 28 Drew: 2 Lost: 5 Ashes: Australia 2–0 DateOpponentLocationResultScoreAttendanceMatch 123 September 1911England 16 Midlands/Southern EnglandThe Butts Ground, CoventryWon20–11 3,000Match 225 September 191120px YorkshireBramall Lane, SheffieldWon33–13 4,000Match 330 September 1911Cronulla 16 Broughton RangersWheater's Field, Broughton, SalfordWon18–812,000Match 42 October 191120px LancashireEwood Park, BlackburnWon25–12 5,000Match 57 October 1911WAL 1807Bridgend Field, Ebbw Vale, WalesWon28–20 7,000Match 611 October 1911Widnes 16 WidnesLowerhouse Lane, WidnesWon23–0 5,000Match 714 October 1911St Helens 16 St. HelensKnowsley Road, St. HelensWon16–512,000Match 818 October 1911England 16 England XIIICraven Cottage, LondonWon11–6 6,000Match 922 October 1911Hunslet 16 HunsletParkside, HunsletDraw3–3 4,000Match 1025 October 1911England 16 Northern League XIIIGoodison Park, LiverpoolWon16–3 6,000Match 1128 October 1911Wigan 16 WiganCentral Park, Wigan1911 Tour Match: Wigan 7 Australia 2 http://wigan.rlfans.com/fusion_pages/index.php?page_id=698 cherryandwhite.co.uk RLFANS.COM 20 September 2013 2 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140202124448/http://wigan.rlfans.com/fusion_pages/index.php?page_id=698 deadLost2–725,000Match 121 November 1911Swinton 16 SwintonChorley Road, SwintonWon28–9 4,000Match 134 November 1911Hull 16 Hull F.C.The Boulevard, HullWon26–7 6,000Match 148 November 1911GBRSt James' Park, NewcastleWon19–10 5,317Match 1511 November 1911Oldham 16 OldhamWatersheddings, OldhamLost8–1410,000Match 1615 November 1911Leigh 16 LeighMather Lane, LeighWon13–12 6,000Match 1718 November 1911Wakefield 16 Wakefield TrinityBelle Vue, WakefieldWon24–10 5,000Match 1822 November 1911none 16 CumberlandAthletic Ground, MaryportWon5–26,000Match 1925 November 1911Barrow 16 BarrowCavendish Park, BarrowWon44–8 6,500Match 2029 November 1911Ipswich 16 RuncornCanal Street, RuncornWon23–7 2,000Match 212 December 1911Huddersfield 16 Huddersfield Fartown, HuddersfieldLost7–2117,000Match 226 December 1911England 16 England XIIITrent Bridge, NottinghamLost3–5 3,000Match 239 December 1911Salford City 16 SalfordThe Willows, SalfordWon6–3 4,000Match 2413 December 1911York RLFC 16 YorkClarence Street, YorkWon16–8 1,500Match 2516 December 1911GBRTynecastle Stadium, Edinburgh, ScotlandDraw11–11 8,000Match 2620 December 1911Wales 16/England 16 Wales/West EnglandAshton Gate, BristolWon23–3 1,000Match 2723 December 1911Rochdale 16 Rochdale HornetsAthletic Grounds, Rochdale Won 18–6 4,500Match 2826 December 1911Halifax 16 HalifaxThrum Hall, HalifaxWon23–510,000Match 2930 December 1911Warrington 16 WarringtonWilderspool, WarringtonWon34–6 8,500Match 301 January 1912GBRVilla Park, BirminghamWon33–8 4,000Match 316 January 1912Leeds 16 LeedsHeadingley, LeedsWon8–6 1,000Match 3213 January 1912Hull KR 16 Hull Kingston RoversCraven Street, HullWon5–2 7,000Match 3320 January 1912Barrow 16 BarrowCavendish Park, BarrowWon22–5 1,500Match 3427 January 1912Batley 16 BatleyMount Pleasant, BatleyLost5–13 2,000Match 3531 January 1912England 16 Northern League XIIICentral Park, WiganWon20–12 2,000Match 363 February 1912Ipswich 16 RuncornCanal Street, RuncornWon54–6 1,500 Test matches First Ashes Test Test No. 12 #eeeeee GBR AUS Australasia 10–19 1st Ashes Test Tries: Will Davies (2) Goals: Johnny Thomas (2) Tries: Viv Farnsworth (2) Howard Hallett Billy Cann Arthur Francis Goals: Billy Cann (1) Arthur Francis (1) 8 November 1911 St James' Park, Newcastle 5,317 B. Ennion thumb|left|The Kangaroos performing their war cry before the first Test. Great BritainPositionAustralasiaJim SharrockFBCharles FraserWill DaviesWGAlbert BroomhamBert JenkinsCEHoward HallettHarold WagstaffCEHerb GilbertJoe MillerWGCharles RussellJohnny Thomas (c)SOViv FarnsworthFred SmithSHChris McKivat (c)James ClampittPRArthur FrancisOliver BurghamHKPaddy McCueFred HarrisonPRBilly CannBen GronowSRTedda CourtneyBilly WinstanleySRBob WilliamsAlbert AveryLFBob Craig Coach In this match, Australia's Charles Fraser became Australia's youngest Test player at 18 years and 301 days, a record which would stand until 2007. Second Ashes Test Test No. 13 #eeeeee GBR AUS Australasia 11–11 2nd Ashes Test Tries:Harold Wagstaff (2) Jim Lomas Goals: Alf Wood Tries: Dan Frawley Chris McKivat Charlie Russell Goals: Arthur Francis (1) 16 December 1911 Tynecastle Stadium, Edinburgh 8,000 H. Renton Great BritainPositionAustralasiaAlf WoodFBHoward HallettAlbert JenkinsonWGCharles RussellJim Lomas (c)CEViv FarnsworthHarold WagstaffCEHerb GilbertBilly BattenWGDan FrawleyJim DaviesSOBill FarnsworthFred SmithSHChris McKivat (c)Fred HarrisonPRArthur FrancisTommy WoodsHKPaddy McCueBilly WinstanleyPRBilly CannDick RamsdaleSRBill NobleDoug ClarkSRTedda CourtneyBen GronowLFBob Craig Coach McKivat lead the way for Australia dominating the rucks and scoring a vital try. Renowned Australian journalist Claude Corbett was acting as one of the touch judges and referee Renton, over-ruled his goal decision on one of the Australian conversion attempts.Alan Whiticker, Captaining the Kangaroos (2004) New Holland p44 Third Ashes Test Test No. 14 #eeeeee GBR AUS Australasia 8–33 3rd Ashes Test Tries: Doug Clark Jim Lomas Goals: Alf Wood (1) Tries: Tom Berecry (2) Dan Frawley (2) Paddy McCue (2) Chris McKivat (2) Viv Farnsworth Goals: Dan Frawley (2) Herb Gilbert (1) 1 January 1912 Villa Park, Birmingham 4,000 R. Robinson Great BritainPositionAustralasiaAlf WoodFBHoward HallettBilly BattenWGDan FrawleyJim Lomas (c)CEViv FarnsworthBert JenkinsCEHerb GilbertAlbert JenkinsonWGTom BerecryFred SmithSOBill FarnsworthJim DaviesSHChris McKivat (c)Dick RamsdalePRCon SullivanBilly WinstanleyHKPaddy McCueDoug ClarkPRBilly CannTommy WoodsSRBob WilliamsFred HarrisonSRBill NobleAlbert AveryLFBob Craig Coach Great Britain only needed to win the third Test to tie the series and keep the Ashes but were reduced to 12 men early in the encounter after an injury to Dick Ramsdale. Great Britain led 8–0 early but had no answer to the Australian attack as they ran in nine tries. This would be the first (and final) time the Kangaroos would win The Ashes on British soil until the 1963–64 Kangaroo tour. References External links http://www2.hunterlink.net.au/~maajjs/sum/int1911.htm Australian tour of Great Britain hunterlink.net https://web.archive.org/web/20060511234118/http://www2.hunterlink.net.au/~maajjs/sum/int1911.htm 11 May 2006 Ashes series 1911 at rugbyleagueproject.org Category:Australia national rugby league team tours Category:Rugby league tours of Great Britain Kangaroo tour of Great Britain Kangaroo tour of Great Britain Kangaroo tour of Great Britain Kangaroo tour of Great Britain Kangaroo tour of Great Britain Kangaroo tour of Great Britain Kangaroo tour of Great Britain Kangaroo tour of Great Britain Kangaroo tour of Great Britain Kangaroo tour of Great Britain 1911