2010 Anzac Test

April 2022 2010 Anzac Test AustraliaAUS 30px New ZealandNZL 30px AUS NZL 6 6 12 0 8 8 7 May 2010 AAMI Park Melbourne, Australia Sam Thaiday Richard Silverwood ENG 29442 Nine Network Ray Warren Anzac Test 2009 2011 The 2010 ANZAC Test was a rugby league test match played between Australia and New Zealand on 7 May 2010. The match coincided with the official opening of AAMI Park in Melbourne. The match was won by Australia with a score of 12–8. The teams The squads for each side were announced on 2 May 2010.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10642349 League: Kiwis squad named to play Australia 2 May 2010 New Zealand Herald 7 May 2010http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/israel-folau-out-as-cooper-cronk-and-david-shillington-named-in-australias-side-to-play-new-zealand/story-e6frexnr-1225861228210 Israel Folau out as Cooper Cronk and David Shillington named in Australia's side to play New Zealand Jancetic Steve 2 May 2010 Daily Telegraph 7 May 2010 The selectors for the Australian team made only five changes to the squad that won the final of the 2009 Four Nations. Three of those changes were due to injuries.http://sportal.com.au/league-opinion-display/preview-kangaroos-v-kiwis-90717 Preview: Kangaroos v Kiwis Brooks Scott Sportal 15 May 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100513174908/http://sportal.com.au/league-opinion-display/preview-kangaroos-v-kiwis-90717 13 May 2010 dead dmy-all Notable among the selections was the omission of Brisbane Broncos centre Israel Folau. There had been rumours that Folau was considering moving to the Australian Football League or rugby union; however, the selectors insisted he had been dropped for form reasons. Manly centre Jamie Lyon was called up in Folau's place, and to act as goal-kicker due to Johnathan Thurston's injury-enforced absence.http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/israel-folau-snubbed-by-test-selectors/story-e6frg7mf-1225861307826 Israel Folau snubbed by Test selectors Honeysett Stuart 3 May 2010 The Australian 7 May 2010October 2026 medicmedic Thurston, the incumbent Australian half back, missed the match with a shoulder injury. He was replaced in the position by Cooper Cronk.http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/cooper-cronk-replaces-injured-thurston-for-test/story-e6frep5o-1225861228245 Cooper Cronk replaces injured Thurston for Test deKroo Karl Rickets, Steve 3 May 2010 Courier-Mail 7 May 2010 Michael Weyman, a prop forward from the St. George Illawarra Dragons was the only member of the squad representing Australia for the first time.http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/its-old-hands-on-deck-for-seasons-first-test-20100502-u1l1.html It's old hands on deck for season's first Test Jackson Glenn Paxinos, Stathi 3 May 2010 Sydney Morning Herald 7 May 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100506213648/http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/its-old-hands-on-deck-for-seasons-first-test-20100502-u1l1.html 6 May 2010 live Australia PositionNew Zealand Billy Slater FB Lance Hohaia Brett Morris WG Sam Perrett Greg Inglis CE Junior Sa'u Jamie Lyon CE Steve Matai Jarryd Hayne WG Jason Nightingale Darren Lockyer (c) FE Benji Marshall (c) Cooper Cronk HB Kieran Foran Petero Civoniceva PR Frank-Paul Nu'uausala Cameron Smith HK Issac Luke David Shillington PR Sam Rapira Luke Lewis SR Bronson Harrison Sam Thaiday SR Zeb Taia Paul Gallen LK Adam Blair Kurt Gidley Bench Aaron Heremaia Josh Perry Bench Sika Manu Anthony Watmough Bench Jared Waerea-Hargreaves Michael Weyman Bench Ben Matulino Tim Sheens Coach Stephen Kearney The New Zealand team included two debutants: Aaron Heremaia and Zeb Taia. Alex Glenn was named in the 18-man squad but was left out of the 17-man team.http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rleague/10/05/06/RUGBYL_New_Zealand_Nightlead.html Kearney Tips Foran for Bright Future sportinglife.com 7 May 2010http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/sheens-ready-for-kiwi-onslaught/story-e6frfgbo-1225863351059 Sheens ready for Kiwi onslaught Marshall Matt 7 May 2010 Herald Sun 7 May 2010 One of the notable selections was 19-year-old Kieran Foran being named as half back for the first time: Commentators predicted he would be the long-term incumbent in the position, with former Australian halfback Andrew Johns suggesting he could become the best player in the world.http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/gary-freeman-says-kieran-foran-has-the-class-to-cement-position-in-nz-test-team/story-e6frg7mf-1225863324310 Gary Freeman says Kieran Foran has the class to cement position in NZ Test team Read Brent 7 May 2010 The Australian 7 May 2010October 2026 medicmedichttp://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/foran-let-me-take-nz-forward/story-e6frfgbo-1225863296217 Foran – let me take NZ forward Phelps James 7 May 2010 Daily Telegraph 7 May 2010 Opening of AAMI Park The match was the first event to be held at Melbourne's AAMI Park, a rectangular stadium built for rugby league, rugby union and soccer in a city known for its preference for Australian rules football.http://news.brisbanetimes.com.au/breaking-news-sport/aami-park-the-shape-of-things-to-come-20100508-uk0u.html AAMI Park the shape of things to come Hand Guy 8 May 2010 Brisbane Times 7 May 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100509045747/http://news.brisbanetimes.com.au/breaking-news-sport/aami-park-the-shape-of-things-to-come-20100508-uk0u.html 9 May 2010 live Despite having been officially sold out AAP Anzac Test officially a sell out tvnz.co.nz New Zealand Television New Zealand Limited 2010-05-03 http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-league-news/anzac-test-officially-sell-3508925 2010-05-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20100506075051/http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-league-news/anzac-test-officially-sell-3508925 6 May 2010 live wet conditions on the night meant an attendance of 29,442, which nearly satisfied the stadium's 30,050 capacity.http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/crowd-roars-for-new-star/story-e6frf7jo-1225863845069 Crowd roars for new star Brown Terry 8 May 2010 Herald Sun 7 May 2010http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/bubbling-with-excitement-on-opening-night/story-e6frf9if-1225863869762 Bubbling with excitement on opening night Reed Ron 8 May 2010 Herald Sun 7 May 2010 The opening ceremony featured the NRL's all-time highest point-scorer, Hazem El Masri kicking a goal. Read Brent Kangaroos shine brightest against New Zealand The Australian Australia News Limited 2010-05-08 subscription https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/kangaroos-shine-brightest-against-new-zealand/news-story/b1cb7201f2536e75eb465b5853b28bc0 2010-05-11 The National anthem of New Zealand was performed by Elizabeth Marvelly and the National anthem of Australia was performed by Katie Noonan. Match details The first half of the match was low-scoring, as wet conditions caused numerous ball-handling errors.http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/07/2893805.htm Roos hold off fast-finishing Kiwis 8 May 2010 ABC Grandstand Sport Australian Broadcasting Corporation 15 May 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100511001825/http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/07/2893805.htm 11 May 2010 dead Australia took a 6–0 lead at half-time, after Brett Morris scored a try to add to an earlier penalty goal from Jamie Lyon. Morris' try was scored in the 39th minute of the first half and was the result of a grubber kick from Darren Lockyer. Morris scored a second try shortly into the second half to make the score 12–0. Sam Thaiday set up the try with a flick pass as he was being pushed out of the field of play by New Zealand defenders.http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/inglis-reigns-supreme-on-new-home-turf-20100507-ujuq.html Inglis reigns supreme on new home turf Jackson Glenn 8 May 2010 Sydney Morning Herald 7 May 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100511233952/http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/inglis-reigns-supreme-on-new-home-turf-20100507-ujuq.html 11 May 2010 live New Zealand pulled back two unconverted tries through Jason Nightingale and Junior Sa'u; however, they were not able to make up the 12-point deficit, and Australia won the match 12–8. The match was affected by wet conditions that forced more conservative play. After the match, New Zealand captain Benji Marshall claimed that his side was at least as good as the Australian team, citing that the difference in the scoreline was caused only by Australia's better goalkicking.http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/australia-defeat-new-zealand-in-anzac-test/story-e6frexnr-1225863824249 Australia defeat New Zealand in Anzac Test Massoud Josh 8 May 2010 Daily Telegraph 7 May 2010 Australia's Sam Thaiday was named Man of the Match. Cameron Smith and Zeb Taia were both injured in the course of the match in tackles involving club teammates Adam Blair and Kurt Gidley respectively.http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/tough-season-gets-even-worse-for-smith-20100507-ujxf.html Tough season gets even worse for Smith Walter Brad 8 May 2010 Sydney Morning Herald 7 May 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100510055315/http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/tough-season-gets-even-worse-for-smith-20100507-ujxf.html 10 May 2010 live Match summary 7 May 2010, 8:00pm 12 Australia Tries2 Morris (39', 48')Goals2/3 Lyon (32', 49')Field goals8 New ZealandTries1 Nightingale (68')1 Sa'u (78')Goals0/2 LukeField goals Half Time: Australia 6 – 0 Man of the Match: Sam Thaiday Referee: Richard Silverwood Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne Attendance: 29,442 Scoring timeline 32nd – Australia 2–0 (Lyon penalty goal) 39th – Australia 6–0 (Morris try) 48th – Australia 12–0 (Morris try; Lyon goal) 68th – Australia 12–4 (Nightingale try) 78th – Australia 12–8 (Sa'u try) See also Australia Military of Australia New Zealand Sports References External links Anzac Test Anzac Test Category:International sports competitions in Melbourne Category:Anzac Test Category:International rugby league competitions hosted by Australia Category:Rugby league in Victoria (state)