1974 Great Britain Lions tour

April 2022 1974 Great Britain Lions tour 26 May 1974 – 13 August 1974 Reg Parker Jim Challinor Chris Hesketh John Gray (111) David Redfearn (18) 28 21 0 7 6 3 0 3 AUS 3 1 0 2 NZL 3 2 0 1 1970 1979 The 1974 Great Britain Lions tour was the Great Britain national rugby league team's 15th tour of Australasia and took place from May to August 1974. A total of 28 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. Touring squad In March 1974, a 26-man squad was selected for the tour, with Chris Hesketh appointed as captain.Mather Harold Dream comes true for Hesketh The Guardian 5 March 1974 London 25 185792319 After the squad was selected, Keith Fielding withdrew from the tour as his wife was expecting a baby in June. He was replaced by John Butler.Mather Harold Leeds are let down by backs The Guardian 13 March 1974 London 21 185663378 Mike Nicholas was also forced to withdraw due to injuries sustained in the 1974 Challenge Cup final, and was replaced by Jimmy Thompson.Oxley is league's choice The Guardian 16 May 1974 London 28 185632872 Bill Ramsey and Maurice Richards were called up to replace injured players during the tour.Brain damage suspected https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110717590 The Canberra Times 3 July 1974 28 Trove During an injury crisis while in New Zealand, tour coach Jim Challinor was forced to come out of retirement just 6 days after turning 40. Although he scored a try in the game against South Island in Greymouth, he suffered an injury during the game that would ultimately result in the loss of a kidney. Forward John Gray would cause a sensation in Australia and New Zealand with his goal kicking. To that point in rugby league's history, goal kicking was generally the, now known to be less accurate, front-on toe poking style of kick. Gray was the first around the corner kicker seen in Australia. He explained that it was easy to do as it was no different to kicking a soccer ball. Despite being more accurate, the style which is the standard in 2024 took its time to take hold in Australia and although there were around the corner kickers like Ross Conlon and dual rugby international Michael O'Connor in the 1980s, the style didn't really take off until the 1990s thanks to the accuracy of New Zealand kickers such as Matthew Ridge and Daryl Halligan as well as top line Rugby Union kickers such as Grant Fox (All Blacks) and Michael Lynagh (Australia). Gray would go on to play for both North Sydney and Manly-Warringah in the Sydney Premiership during the mid-late 1970s. * (as sub) and Tests not included in Appearances Name Position(s) Club Appearances(as sub) Tests(as sub) Tries Goals Drop goals Points Notes Kevin Ashcroft HK Warrington 16 Warrington 13 (1) (1) 2 0 0 6 John Atkinson John Atkinson (rugby league) WG Leeds 16 Leeds 8 – 8 0 0 24 Alan Bates Alan Bates (rugby league) SH LF Dewsbury 16 Dewsbury 18 (3) 2 0 0 6 John Bates John Bates (rugby league) SR Dewsbury 16 Dewsbury 2 (3) – 0 0 0 0 John Bevan John Bevan (rugby) WG CE FB Warrington 16 Warrington 12 (1) 4 15 0 0 45 Keith Bridges John Keith Bridges HK PR Featherstone 16 Featherstone Rovers 6 (2) 1 0 0 0 0 John Butler John Butler (rugby league) Utility Rochdale 16 Rochdale 14 (3) – 6 0 0 18 Jim Challinor CE St Helens 16 St Helens 1 – 1 0 0 3 Paul Charlton Paul Charlton (rugby league) FB Salford City 16 Salford 10 (1) 6 4 0 0 12 Eric Chisnall SR PR HK St Helens 16 St Helens 13 (1) 4 3 0 0 9 Terry Clawson PR Oldham 16 Oldham 9 4 0 24 0 48 Colin Dixon Utility Salford City 16 Salford 11 (2) 6 4 0 0 12 Les Dyl CE WG Leeds 16 Leeds 12 5 14 0 0 42 David Eckersley FB CE St Helens 16 St Helens 11 (1) 1 (1) 3 12 0 33 Ken Gill Ken Gill (rugby league) SO CE Salford City 16 Salford 11 (2) 3 8 0 0 24 John Gray John Gray (English sportsman) PR SR HK Wigan 16 Wigan 10 (1) 5 (1) 2 52 1 111 Chris Hesketh (c) CE SO Salford City 16 Salford 10 (4) 6 4 0 0 12 Jim Mills Jim Mills (rugby) PR Widnes 16 Widnes 12 (1) 3 2 0 0 6 Roger Millward Utility Hull KR 16 Hull Kingston Rovers 8 (1) 2 (1) 8 18 0 60 Steve Nash Steve Nash (rugby league) SH Featherstone 16 Featherstone Rovers 8 (2) 6 5 0 1 16 George Nicholls George Nicholls (rugby league) LF SR St Helens 16 St Helens 12 6 4 0 0 12 Steve Norton LF SR Castleford 16 Castleford 12 (2) 2 (1) 5 0 0 15 Bill Ramsey Bill Ramsey (rugby league) PR HK SR Bradford 16 Bradford Northern 5 (1) (1) 2 5 0 16 David Redfearn WG CE Bradford 16 Bradford Northern 13 4 17 2 0 55 Maurice Richards WG FB Salford City 16 Salford 8 2 6 0 0 18 Paul Rose Paul Rose (rugby league) SR LF PR Hull KR 16 Hull Kingston Rovers 11 (1) (1) 5 0 0 15 Jimmy Thompson Jimmy Thompson (rugby league) SR PR HK Featherstone 16 Featherstone Rovers 13 (2) 6 1 0 0 3 David Watkins David Watkins (rugby) CE FB Salford City 16 Salford 5 (2) 1 2 12 0 30 David Willicombe CE WG FB Halifax 16 Halifax 11 (3) 1 8 0 0 24 Results Australia 26 May 1974 Darwin York RLFC 16 2 – 41 GB 16 Great Britain Lions Lionel Tewes (1) John Atkinson (3), Steve Nash (2), David Redfearn (2), Paul Charlton, Roger Millward, George Nicholls, David Watkins Terry Clawson (3)David Watkins (1) Richardson Park, Darwin 6,500 Report Darwin Firsts: Evan Hooper, Bruce Spencer, Glen Birch, Warwick Carroll, Des Williams, John Grunnett, Lionel Tewes, Jim Lund, Rod Connelly, Dennis Denmeade, Huri Tukukino, Kerry Gardiner, Dennis Postens. Reserves – Eddie Fry, Dennis McDowell, Noel Theodore, Kevin Jurek. Coach – Ron Nobbs Great Britain: Paul Charlton, David Redfearn, David Watkins, Chris Hesketh (c), John Atkinson, Ken Gill, Steve Nash, Terry Clawson, Keith Bridges, Jim Mills, Paul Rose, Colin Dixon, George Nicholls. Reserves – Roger Millward, Alan Bates, John Butler, John Gray 30 May 1974 North Queensland Cairns 16 5 – 30 GB 16 Great Britain Lions Ron Workman Frank Daisy (1) Kevin Ashcroft, John Atkinson, Colin Dixon, Les Dyl, David Watkins, David Willicombe Terry Clawson (6) Cairns Showgrounds, Cairns 7,588 Nick Euclid Report North Queensland: Frank Daisy, Doug Muir, Doug Millican, Wayne Bullock, Somerville, G. Bevan, Cowell, D. Whiting, Ron Workman (c), Laurie Irvin, Shields, Peter Luppi, Wilson. Reserves – Wooley. Coach – Great Britain: David Eckersley, John Atkinson, Les Dyl, David Willicombe, John Bevan, John Butler, Alan Bates, Terry Clawson, Kevin Ashcroft, John Gray, Eric Chisnall, Colin Dixon, Steve Norton. Reserves – Chris Hesketh (c), David Watkins, Jimmy Thompson, John Bates 2 June 1974 Central Queensland Central Capras 16 0 – 38 GB 16 Great Britain Lions John Bevan (2), Les Dyl (2), David Willicombe (2), Chris Hesketh, Paul Rose Terry Clawson (5/7) David Eckersley (2) Rockhampton Showgrounds, Rockhampton 12,000 Peter Goener Report Central Queensland: John Pollock, Les Williams, John Paap, Ron Milne, Morgan, Alan Hardisty (c), Clayton Dunman, Col McCullum, Rob Harris, Tony Arnold, Mike Pannowitz, Rob Kerr, Tony Perkins,. Reserves – Anthony Hall. Coach – Great Britain: David Eckersley, Les Dyl, David Willicombe, Chris Hesketh (c), John Bevan, Ken Gill, Steve Nash, Terry Clawson, Keith Bridges, Eric Chisnall, Jimmy Thompson, Paul Rose, George Nicholls. Reserves – Jim Mills 4 June 1974 Wide Bay St George 16 12 – 24 GB 16 Great Britain Lions Kevin Harkin, Greg Heading Noel Cavanagh (3) David Redfearn (2), Paul Charlton, Colin Dixon David Watkins (6/7) Eskdale Park, Maryborough 3,200 Sid Volling Report Wide Bay: Bangle, Greg Heading, Irvine, Philip Braithwaite, Liam Duggan, Ward, Stephenson, Gary Pearson, Kevin Poulter, Noel Cavanagh (c), Tom Duggan, Doug Plastow, Kim McKenna. Reserves – Des Smith, Frank Paulger, Kevin Harkin, Deepler. Coach – Great Britain: Paul Charlton, David Redfearn, David Watkins (c), David Willicombe, John Bevan, Roger Millward, Alan Bates, Jim Mills, Kevin Ashcroft, John Gray, Jimmy Thompson, Colin Dixon, Steve Norton. Reserves – John Butler, Eric Chisnall 6 June 1974 Ipswich Firsts Ipswich 16 8 – 36 GB 16 Great Britain Lions Peter Hyland (2) Len Chemello (1) John Atkinson (2), Les Dyl (2), John Butler, George Nicholls, Paul Rose, David Willicombe John Gray (4/6) David Eckersley (2) Ipswich Showgrounds, Ipswich 3,778 Ted Barrett Report Ipswich Firsts: Brian Sheraton, Mike Green, John White (c), Richard Wilkie, Alan Coles, Brian Scott, Ross O'May, Peter Simpson, Peter Hyland, Daryl Harrower, Ian Hoffman, John Smith, Tom Browne. Reserves – Len Chemello, Raven. Coach – Great Britain: David Eckersley, Les Dyl, Chris Hesketh (c), John Butler, John Atkinson, Ken Gill, Alan Bates, John Gray, Keith Bridges, Paul Rose, John Bates, Eric Chisnall, George Nicholls. Reserves – David Willicombe, Steve Norton 9 June 1974 Queensland Firsts QLD 16 12 – 13 GB 16 Great Britain Lions Ross Strudwick Ian Pearce (4) Ross Strudwick (1) John Bevan, Colin Dixon David Watkins (2) Terry Clawson (1) Steve Nash (1) Lang Park, Brisbane 26,000 Don Lancashire Report Queensland: Ian Pearce, Warren Orr, Peter Leis, Gerard Fitzpatrick, Harry Pickering, Geoff Richardson, Ross Strudwick, John Crilly, John Lang, Greg Veivers (c), David Wright, Ray Higgs, Rod Halley. Reserves – Lew Platz. Coach – Barry Muir Great Britain: Paul Charlton, John Atkinson, David Watkins, Chris Hesketh (c), John Bevan, Roger Millward, Steve Nash, Jim Mills, Keith Bridges, Terry Clawson, Colin Dixon, Jimmy Thompson, George Nicholls. Reserves – Paul Rose First Test #eeeeee 15 June 1974 AUS 12 – 6 GBR Warren Orr Graeme Langlands (4) Terry Clawson (2) David Watkins (1) Lang Park, Brisbane 30,280 Don Lancashire AUS Ashes Series 1974 Series - Game 1 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/ashes-series-1974/game-1/australia-vs-great-britain/summary.html Rugby League Project 20 April 2023 AustraliaPositionGreat BritainGraeme Langlands (c)FBPaul CharltonDavid WaiteWGDavid RedfearnBob FultonCEDavid WatkinsMichael CroninCEChris Hesketh (c)Warren OrrWGJohn BevanGeoff RichardsonFE/SORoger MillwardTom RaudonikisHB/SHSteve NashBob O'ReillyPRTerry ClawsonElwyn WaltersHKKeith BridgesArthur BeetsonPRJim MillsRay HiggsSRJimmy ThompsonPaul SaitSRColin DixonRon CooteLK/LFGeorge Nicholls Int.David Eckersley Int.John GrayGraeme LanglandsCoachJim Challinor 16 June 1974 Toowoomba Toowoomba 16 16 – 42 GB 16 Great Britain Lions Russell Bliss, Dan Delaney Wayne Lindenberg (5/6) Les Dyl (4), David Eckersley (2), John Atkinson, John Gray John Gray (9/10) Athletic Oval, Toowoomba 4,160 G. Blair Report Toowoomba: Pat McCarthy (c), Russell Bliss, Terry Arnold, Alan Smith, Greg Scholl, Tyran Andrews, Wayne Lindenberg, Tony Brunner, Dan Delaney, Bob Coster, Steve McCosker, Greg Platz, Graham McCulloch. Reserves – Ron Lindenberg, Rohan Hancock. Coach – Great Britain: David Eckersley, John Atkinson, Les Dyl, David Willicombe, John Bevan, Ken Gill, Alan Bates, John Gray, Kevin Ashcroft, Eric Chisnall, John Bates, Paul Rose, John Butler. Reserves – 18 June 1974 Brisbane Firsts St Helens 16 20 – 15 GB 16 Great Britain Lions Gerard Fitzpatrick (2), Wayne Bennett, Ian Thinee Ian Dauth (4) Eric Chisnall, David Eckersley, John Gray David Watkins (2) John Gray (1) Brisbane Exhibition Grounds, Brisbane 7,880 Henry Albert Report Brisbane Firsts: Wayne Bennett, Warren Orr, Gerard Fitzpatrick, Eric Lilley, Ian Dauth, Geoff Richardson, Tony White, Greg Veivers (c), John Lang, Russell Hughes, David Wright, Ian Thinee, Jeff Fyfe. Reserves – Hugh O'Doherty, Graeme Atherton. Coach – Henry Holloway Great Britain: Paul Charlton, John Atkinson, Chris Hesketh (c), David Watkins, Les Dyl, Ken Gill, Steve Nash, John Gray, Kevin Ashcroft, Colin Dixon, George Nicholls, Eric Chisnall, Paul Rose. Reserves – David Eckersley, Steve Norton 20 June 1974 NSW North Coast Bulldogs 16 9 – 19 GB 16 Great Britain Lions Mick Ryan John Kelly (3) John Bevan (2), John Atkinson, Jim Mills, Paul Rose Terry Clawson (1) David Eckersley (1) McKittrick Park, Grafton 3,460 Tom Gustard Report North Coast: Michael Ross, Mark Hogan, Mick Ryan, Dick Ensby, Des Anderson, Bob McDermott, John Kelly, Ken Johnston, Errol Ruprecht, Ray Webb, Danny Morton, Steve Hage, Barry Bryant (c). Reserves – Barry Morrison, Warren Thompson. Coach – Ron Boden Great Britain: David Eckersley, John Atkinson, David Willicombe, Les Dyl, John Bevan, John Butler, Alan Bates, Terry Clawson, Kevin Ashcroft, Jim Mills, Jimmy Thompson, Paul Rose, George Nicholls. Reserves – John Bates 23 June 1974 North Division NSW Balmain 16 14 – 38 GB 16 Great Britain Lions Ray Lanesbury, Ken Orr Phil Harris (4) Paul Charlton (2), Eric Chisnall, Chris Hesketh, Roger Millward, Steve Nash, David Redfearn, David Willicombe Roger Millward (7) Scully Park, Tamworth 10,640 Adrian Wilson Report Northern Division: Phil Harris, Bill Russell, Ashley Barnett, Gary Sampson, Gary Lingwood, Ron Starr, Ray Stewart, John Donnelly, Ray Lanesbury, Paul Hassab (c), J. Scott, Ken Orr, Geoff Sheedy. Reserves – Wayne Hetherington, John Lennan. Coach – Don Adams Great Britain: Paul Charlton, David Willicombe, David Eckersley, Chris Hesketh (c), David Redfearn, Roger Millward, Steve Nash, Terry Clawson, Kevin Ashcroft, Jim Mills, Eric Chisnall, George Nicholls, Steve Norton. Reserves – Ken Gill, John Bates 26 June 1974 West Division NSW Ireland 16 10 – 25 GB 16 Great Britain Lions Norm Armstrong Nelson Smith (3) Robbie Pilon (1) Ken Gill (2), Les Dyl, Steve Norton, David Redfearn John Gray (5) Wade Park, Orange 6,238 Kevin Honeybrook Report Western Division: Paul Sams, D. Kent, Peter Walkom, Ron McDonald, Norm Armstrong, Paul Dowling, Robbie Pilon, David Ritchie, Billy Rose, Greg Fearnley, Terry Ellery, Nelson Smith, D. Ross. Reserves – I. Toohey, Peter Frew. Coach – Johnny King Great Britain: Paul Charlton, David Redfearn, Chris Hesketh (c), Les Dyl, John Atkinson, Ken Gill, Alan Bates, Jimmy Thompson, Keith Bridges, Jim Mills, John Gray, Eric Chisnall, Steve Norton. Reserves – David Willicombe, John Butler 29 June 1974 NSW Firsts NSW 16 13 – 9 GB 16 Great Britain Lions Tom Raudonikis, Jeff Shield, Lionel Williamson Michael Cronin (2) Ken Gill David Eckersley (3) Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney 16,112 Keith Page Report New South Wales: Russell Fairfax, David Waite, Michael Cronin, Ray Branighan, Lionel Williamson, Jeff Shield, Tom Raudonikis, Bob McCarthy, George Piggins, Ron Turner, Rod Reddy, Gary Stephens, Ron Coote (c). Reserves – Terry Randall, Keith Harris. Coach – Graeme Langlands Great Britain: Paul Charlton, David Willicombe, David Eckersley, Chris Hesketh (c), David Redfearn, Ken Gill, Steve Nash, Terry Clawson, Kevin Ashcroft, Jim Mills, Eric Chisnall, Steve Norton, George Nicholls. Reserves – Jimmy Thompson, Keith Bridges, 30 June 1974 Illawarra Firsts Illawarra 16 22 – 26 GB 16 Great Britain Lions Tony Branson, Allan Fitzgibbon, Greg Mullane, Allan McMahon Dave Cotter (5) Ken Gill (2), Alan Bates, Roger Millward, David Redfearn, Paul Rose John Gray (4) Wollongong Showground, Wollongong 8,364 Les Ballard Report Illawarra Firsts: Dave Cotter, Allan McMahon, Phil Doherty, Greg Mullane, John Penno, Les Mara, Warwick Shirlaw, Cliff Watson (c), John Floyd, Charlie Bennett, John Jansen, Roger Irving, Allan Fitzgibbon. Reserves – Tony Branson, Klaus Reh. Coach – Norm Provan Great Britain: Paul Charlton, John Butler, David Eckersley, Ken Gill, David Redfearn, Roger Millward, (c), Alan Bates, John Gray, Jimmy Thompson, Jim Mills, Paul Rose, Eric Chisnall, Colin Dixon. Reserves – John Bevan, Steve Nash Second Test In a virtual repeat of the 2nd Ashes Test on the 1973 Kangaroo tour, Graeme Langlands was forced to coach from the sidelines due to injury with Manly-Warringah's goal-kicking fullback Graham Eadie selected as his replacement. And like that day almost 8 months earlier in Leeds, it was the visitors who would level the series with Great Britain scoring a 16–11 win in front of 48,008 fans in Sydney. #eeeeee 6 July 1974 AUS 11 – 16 GBR Ron Coote Bob Fulton John Lang Michael Cronin (1/3) Graham Eadie (0/2) Eric ChisnallColin Dixon Ken Gill John Gray (3) John Gray (1) Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney 48,006 Keith Page AUS Ashes Series 1974 Series - Game 2 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/ashes-series-1974/game_2/australia-vs-great-britain/summary.html Rugby League Project 20 April 2023 AustraliaPositionGreat BritainGraham EadieFBPaul CharltonDavid WaiteWGLes DylBob FultonCEDavid EckersleyMichael CroninCEChris Hesketh (c)Warren OrrWGRoger MillwardGeoff RichardsonFE/SOKen GillTom RaudonikisHB/SHSteve NashBob O'ReillyPRJim MillsJohn LangHKJohn GrayArthur Beetson (c)PRJimmy ThompsonGary StephensSREric ChisnallPaul SaitSRColin DixonRon CooteLK/LFGeorge NichollsRay BranighanInt.Steve NortonBob McCarthyInt.Graeme LanglandsCoachJim Challinor 7 July 1979 Monaro St Helens 16 7 – 34 GB 16 Great Britain Lions Geoff Noble John Ballesty (2) John Butler (2), Roger Millward (2), George Nicholls, Steve Norton, Bill Ramsay, Maurice Richards Roger Millward (5) Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan 10,584 Tom Spain Report Monaro: Jon Stone, Paul Ryan, Richard Moncrieff, Pat Fairhall, Tim Edwards, John Ballesty, Geoff Noble, Jim Morgan (c), Jamie Jones, Gary Kerr, John Bruce, Brian Bourke, Don McKay. Reserves – Bill Monie, Bob Belford. Coach – Great Britain: Paul Charlton, Maurice Richards, John Butler, David Eckersley, Roger Millward, Ken Gill, Alan Bates, Jimmy Thompson, Eric Chisnall, Bill Ramsay, Colin Dixon, Steve Norton, George Nicholls. Reserves – Steve Nash, Chris Hesketh (c) 10 July 1974 Riverina Western Suburbs 16 10 – 36 GB 16 Great Britain Lions Bob Adamson, John Wright Jim Bonus (2) David Redfearn (3), Maurice Richards (2), John Butler, Jim Mills, Steve Norton David Eckersley (3) Bill Ramsay (3) Eric Weissel Oval, Wagga Wagga 8,000 Graham Barby Report Riverina: John Shea, Graham Saddler, Greg Hamilton, Jim Bonus, Dick Timbs, Bob Priest (c), Bob Adamson, Dave Howell, Mike Johnston, Harry Sanson, John Wright, Neville Wornes, Rob Schultz. Reserves – Norm Geaghan, Neil Scobie. Coach – Graham Kennedy Great Britain: David Eckersley, David Redfearn, Les Dyl, David Willicombe, Maurice Richards, John Butler, Alan Bates, Eric Chisnall, Bill Ramsay, Jim Mills, Paul Rose, Jimmy Thompson, Steve Norton. Reserves – Chris Hesketh (c), Paul Charlton 13 July 1974 Newcastle Firsts Newcastle1908 16 14 – 24 GB 16 Great Britain Lions Mark Scobie, Warren Scotman Keith Hemsworth (4) John Bevan (2), David Willicombe (2), George Nicholls, Paul Rose Bill Ramsay (2) David Eckersley (1) Newcastle International Sports Centre, Newcastle 16,130 Adrian Wilson Report Newcastle Firsts: Keith Hemsworth, Warren Scotman, Mark Scobie, Kevin Myers, Rod Sneesby, Robbie Wise, Dennis Ward, George Skeers, Norm Henderson, David White, Allan Thomson (c), Jeff Roach, Peter Howlett. Reserves – Greg Owens, Roger Mullard. Coach – Johnny Raper Great Britain: David Eckersley, Maurice Richards, David Willicombe, John Bevan, Les Dyl, John Butler, Alan Bates, Jimmy Thompson, Bill Ramsay, Jim Mills, Colin Dixon, Paul Rose, George Nicholls. Reserves – Chris Hesketh (c), Kevin Ashcroft Third Test #eeeeee 20 July 1974 AUS 22 – 18 GBR Ron Coote Graeme Langlands Bob McCarthy Lionel Williamson Graeme Langlands (5) Les Dyl Maurice Richards John Gray (6) Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney 55,505 Keith Page AUS Ashes Series 1974 Series - Game 3 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/ashes-series-1974/game_3/australia-vs-great-britain/summary.html Rugby League Project 20 April 2023 AustraliaPositionGreat BritainGraeme Langlands (c)FBPaul CharltonLionel WilliamsonWGMaurice RichardsBob FultonCELes DylMichael CroninCEChris Hesketh (c)Ray BranighanWGJohn BevanTim PickupFE/SOKen GillTom RaudonikisHB/SHSteve NashArthur BeetsonPRJimmy ThompsonRon TurnerHKJohn GrayJohn O'NeillPRTerry ClawsonBob McCarthySREric ChisnallGary StephensSRColin DixonRon CooteLK/LFGeorge Nicholls Int.Roger Millward Int.Paul RoseGraeme LanglandsCoachJim Challinor 21 July 1974 Southern NSW Wigan 16 16 – 10 GB 16 Great Britain Lions Colin Bagnall, Ron Henry Jim Hall (5) Steve Norton, Maurice Richards David Redfearn (2) Grahame Park, Gosford 6,500 Tom Gustard Report Southern NSW: Stan Ralph, Steve Maxwell, Michael Farquhar, Michael Cronin (c), Ron Henry, Colin Bagnall, Chris Anderson, Jim Hall, David McKenzie, Phil Flack, Daryl Palmer, Jim Cronin, Trevor Andrews. Reserves – Warwick Randall, Steve McKenzie. Coach – Ray Corkery Great Britain: Steve Nash, David Redfearn, David Willicombe, John Bevan, Maurice Richards, Ken Gill, Roger Millward (c), Paul Rose, Kevin Ashcroft, Jimmy Thompson, John Butler, Steve Norton, Alan Bates. Reserves – David Watkins, Keith Bridges New Zealand 24 July 1974 North Island Kiwis 16 17 – 37 GB 16 Great Britain Lions R. Davies, Eddie Orchard, J. Tuineau D. Raihe (4) David Redfearn (4), John Bevan (2), John Butler, Ken Gill, Les Dyl John Gray (5) Davies Park, Huntly 2,800 Report North Island: V. Snowball, G. Carlyon, W. Rangi, R. Davies, Kevin Fisher, Harry Waikai, B. Berryman, Bill Raihe (c), Neil Aspin, J. Tuineau, D. Raihe, Graeme West, Paul Ravlich. Reserves – Jim Rutene, Eddie Orchard. Coach – Great Britain: David Watkins (c), Maurice Richards, David Redfearn, Les Dyl, John Bevan, John Butler, Alan Bates, Paul Rose, Kevin Ashcroft, Keith Bridges, John Gray, Colin Dixon, Steve Norton. Reserves – Ken Gill, Bill Ramsay First Test #eeeeee 27 July 1974 NZL 13 – 8 GBR Ken Stirling Warren Collicoat (5) John Bevan, Steve Nash Terry Clawson (1) Carlaw Park, Auckland 10,466 John Percival NZL New Zealand vs Great Britain 1974 Series - Game 1 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/new-zealand-vs-great-britain-1974/game-1/new-zealand-vs-great-britain/summary.html Rugby League Project 20 April 2023 New ZealandPositionGreat BritainWarren CollicoatFBPaul CharltonMocky BreretonWGDavid RedfearnBill JohnsenCELes DylEddie KerriganCEChris Hesketh (c)John O'SullivanWGJohn BevanDennis WilliamsFE/SOKen GillKen Stirling (c)HB/SHSteve NashLyndsay ProctorPRTerry ClawsonBill BurgoyneHKJohn GrayDoug GaileyPRJimmy ThompsonTony CollSRColin DixonJohn GreengrassSRSteve NortonMurray EadeLK/LFGeorge NichollsWayne RobertsonInt.Kevin Ashcroft Int.George MenziesCoachJim Challinor 30 July 1974 New Zealand Māori 16 – 19 GB 16 Great Britain Lions Dennis Key, Josh Liavaa Dane Sorensen (5) Steve Nash, Maurice Richards, Jimmy Thompson Terry Clawson (5) Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua 4,000 Bob Cooper Report Māori: Paul Matete, David Liavaa, Pesa Sua, Dennis Williams, Eddie Kerrigan, Ray Harris, Dennis Key, Bill Raihe, William Burgoyne (c), Clarrie Whaange, Dane Sorensen, Josh Liavaa, Peter Gurnick. Reserves – Eddie Orchard, Kevin Tamati. Coach – Great Britain: Paul Charlton, David Redfearn, Les Dyl, Chris Hesketh (c), Maurice Richards, John Butler, Steve Nash, Terry Clawson, Kevin Ashcroft, Jimmy Thompson, Colin Dixon, Steve Norton, George Nicholls. Reserves – 1 August 1974 Wellington Wellington 16 11 – 39 GB 16 Great Britain Lions M. Brandon Alan Brooks (4) Roger Millward (2), Kevin Ashcroft, Alan Bates, John Bevan, Ken Gill, Steve Norton, Bill Ramsay, David Redfearn Roger Millward (6) Basin Reserve, Wellington 5,000 M. Anderson Report Wellington: Alan Brooks, Meredith, Thompson, M. Edmonds, M. Brandon, Nolan Tupaea, Cohen, R, Farrell, Collier, Whetu Henry, Morris, Smith, Hannah. Reserves – Kevin Tamati. Coach – Great Britain: Maurice Richards, David Redfearn, Roger Millward (c), John Butler, John Bevan, Ken Gill, Alan Bates, Jim Mills, Kevin Ashcroft, Jimmy Thompson, Bill Ramsay, Eric Chisnall, Steve Norton. Reserves – Colin Dixon Second Test #eeeeee 4 August 1974 NZL 8 – 17 GBR Warren Collicoat (4) Les Dyl Chris Hesketh David Redfearn John Gray (4) Addington Showgrounds, Christchurch 6,316 Peter Yaxley NZL New Zealand vs Great Britain 1974 Series - Game 2 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/new-zealand-vs-great-britain-1974/game_2/new-zealand-vs-great-britain/summary.html Rugby League Project 20 April 2023 New ZealandPositionGreat BritainWarren CollicoatFBPaul CharltonMocky BreretonWGDavid RedfearnJohn O'SullivanCELes DylBill JohnsenCEColin DixonEddie KerriganWGMaurice RichardsDennis WilliamsFE/SOChris Hesketh (c)Ken Stirling (c)HB/SHSteve NashDoug GaileyPRJim MillsJohn HibbsHKJohn GrayJohn GreengrassPRJimmy ThompsonTony CollSREric ChisnallWayne RobertsonSRSteve NortonMurray EadeLK/LFGeorge NichollsDon MannInt.Alan Bates Int.George MenziesCoachJim Challinor 6 August 1974 South Island Kiwis 16 2 – 33 GB 16 Great Britain Lions Michael O'Donnell (1/4) John Bevan (2), John Butler, Jim Challinor, Roger Millward, David Redfearn, David Willicombe John Gray (6/8) Wingham Park, Greymouth 2,500 Ted Gutbertlet Report South Island: Ray Haffenden, J. Low, Bruce Dickison, Michael O'Donnell, G. Scully, Kevin Murcott, Graeme Cooksley, Alan Rushton, Dale Brown, D. Adamson, S. Hatipov. Lachie Grant, Rodney Walker. Reserves – D. Murphy, A. Bowes. Coach – Great Britain: John Bevan, David Redfearn, Jim Challinor (c), Roger Millward, Maurice Richards, John Butler, Alan Bates, Jim Mills, Kevin Ashcroft, Bill Ramsay, John Gray, Colin Dixon, George Nicholls. Reserves – David Willicombe Third Test #eeeeee 10 August 1974 NZL 0 – 20 GBR John Bevan (2) Les Dyl Chris Hesketh John Gray (4) Carlaw Park, Auckland 11,574 John Percival NZL New Zealand vs Great Britain 1974 Series - Game 3 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/new-zealand-vs-great-britain-1974/game_3/new-zealand-vs-great-britain/summary.html Rugby League Project 20 April 2023 New ZealandPositionGreat BritainWarren CollicoatFBPaul CharltonMocky BreretonWGDavid RedfearnJohn O'SullivanCELes DylBill JohnsenCEDavid WillicombeEddie KerriganWGJohn BevanDennis WilliamsFE/SOChris Hesketh (c)Ken Stirling (c)HB/SHSteve NashDoug GaileyPRTerry ClawsonJohn HibbsHKJohn GrayDon MannPRJimmy ThompsonWayne RobertsonSREric ChisnallJohn GreengrassSRColin DixonMurray EadeLK/LFGeorge NichollsBob JarvisInt.Alan BatesPeter GurnickInt.Bill RamsayGeorge MenziesCoachJim Challinor 13 August 1974 Auckland aucklandnzrl 16 11 – 2 GB 16 Great Britain Lions Bob Jarvis Warren Collicoat (4/5) John Gray (1) Carlaw Park, Auckland 10,000 Bob Cooper Report Auckland: Warren Collicoat, L. Hall, John O'Sullivan, Dennis Williams, Colin Andrew, John Smith, Ken Stirling (c), Tony Kriletich, Tom Conroy, Don Mann, Peter Gurnick, Josh Liavaa, Barrie Dyer. Reserves – Bob Jarvis, Doug Gailey. Coach – Great Britain: David Willicombe, David Redfearn, Les Dyl, John Butler, John Bevan, Chris Hesketh (c), Alan Bates, Terry Clawson, Kevin Ashcroft, Jimmy Thompson, Eric Chisnall, John Gray, Steve Norton. Reserves – Colin Dixon Statistics Leading try scorer 15 by John Bevan Leading point scorer 111 by John Gray (2 tries, 52 goals, 1 field goal) Largest attendance 55,505 – Third test vs Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground Largest non-test attendance 26,000 – Queensland vs Great Britain at Lang Park References 2 Category:Great Britain national rugby league team tours Category:Rugby league tours of Australia Category:Australia–United Kingdom sports relations Category:Rugby league tours of New Zealand Category:New Zealand–United Kingdom sports relations Great Britain Lions tour Great Britain Lions tour Great Britain Lions tour