1937–38 Kangaroo tour

Rugby league tour (1937–1938) 1937-38 Australia 1937 1938 New Zealand England France Harry Sunderland Robert Savage Wally Prigg Jack Beaton 116 Wally Prigg 13 Jack Reardon 13 Jack Beaton 21 Len Dawson 3 Doug McLean Jr. 3 Andy Norval 3 38 23 1 14 7 4 0 3 NZ 2 1 0 1 ENG 3 1 0 2 FRA 2 2 0 0 1933-34 1948-49 The 1937–38 Kangaroo tour was the sixth Kangaroo tour, in which the Australian national rugby league team travelled to New Zealand, Great Britain and France and played thirty-eight matches, including the Ashes series of three Test matches against Great Britain, and two Test matches each against the Kiwis and French. It followed the tour of 1933-34. Following a cessation of overseas international tours due to World War II, the next tour was staged in 1948-49. The squad's leadership The team was selected with Wally Prigg as captain and Jack Reardon as vice-captain. Tour co-managers were Harry Sunderland and Robert Savage. Touring squad The Rugby League News published headshots of the touring party, including the managers, in successive issues: July 3, July 10, and July 17. The names, weight and height of the players was also published.New South Wales Rugby Football League. The Rugby League News Sydney N.S.W. Rugby Football League Trove The Kangaroos 31 July 1937 18 18 http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-654450617 nla.obj-654450617 10 Feb 2022 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214211/https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-650471503/details/ack live Collins, Gilbert, Heidke, McLean, Reardon, Robison, and Whittle were selected from Queensland clubs. Dawson, Gibbs, Hazelton, Prigg and Bert Williams were selected from clubs in New South Wales Country areas. The balance of the squad had played for Sydney-based clubs during the 1937 season. Notes: Tallies in the table below are compiled from match reports that appeared in Australian newspapers. Most articles were provided by the Australian Associated Press and were amended by local editors. Claude Corbett was present for the England leg of the tour, reporting for The Sun, Sydney and the Telegraph, Brisbane. Tour Manager Harry Sunderland provided articles for The Courier-Mail, Brisbane. For nearly all matches, one or more newspapers listed the Australian team with the match report. An exception is the match against Catalans. The point-scorers in the Catalans match include two players who were not named in the team prior to the match. Consequently, 15 players are included in the tallies for the Catalans match. Under the rules of the time, teams were limited to 13 players, with no ability to replace injured players. Following a broken leg injury to Joe Pearce, sustained during the Second Test match in New Zealand, Herb Narvo was added to the squad. Narvo travelled to England separately from the touring party. Joe Pearce was permitted to continue with the group, and he travelled with the team to England and France. Player Position Main Position Age Weight Club TestsonTour Games Tries Goals FG Points Jack Beaton WG, CE 24 12.7 (79) Eastern Suburbs 16 Eastern Suburbs 7 27 6 49 0 116 Edward Collins LK, SR 26 13.3 (84) Norths Devils 16 North Brisbane 0 7 8 0 0 24 Frank Curran PR 27 14.12 (94) South Sydney 16 South Sydney 4 17 4 0 0 12 Len Dawson WG 22 11.12 (75) Widnes 16 Newcastle Eastern Suburbs 5 24 11 0 0 33 Percy Fairall HK 28 11.3 (71) St George 16 St George 0 14 1 1 0 5 Jim Gibbs PR, SR 28 14.0 (89) St George 16 South Newcastle 4 17 2 0 0 6 Fred Gilbert HB 26 11.7 (73) North Sydney 16 Toowoomba Valleys 3 16 5 4 0 23 Frank Griffiths PR 26 14.6 (92) Balmain 16 Balmain 0 11 2 0 0 6 Charlie Hazelton WG 19 12.6 (79) Western Suburbs 16 Port Kembla 1 14 9 0 0 27 Les Heidke PR 29 15.0 (95) Ipswich Rialto 4 22 1 0 0 3 Eric Lewis SR 28 13.4 (84) South Sydney 16 South Sydney 7 19 3 0 0 9 Ross McKinnon CE 23 13.8 (86) Eastern Suburbs 16 Eastern Suburbs 6 29 10 10 0 50 Doug McLean Jr. WG 25 12.2 (77) Ipswich Starlights 2 8 3 0 0 9 Gordon McLennan SR 23 13.9 (87) Newtown 16 Newtown 0 16 1 0 0 3 Herb Narvo SR 25 . (0) Newtown 16 Newtown 4 22 10 0 0 30 Fred Nolan PR, HK 24 12.7 (79) North Sydney 16 North Sydney 2 9 1 0 0 3 Ernie Norman FE 25 11.3 (71) Eastern Suburbs 16 Eastern Suburbs 4 24 5 0 0 15 Andy Norval LK 25 13.3 (84) Eastern Suburbs 16 Eastern Suburbs 3 16 9 0 0 27 Joe Pearce SR 26 15.7 (98) Eastern Suburbs 16 Eastern Suburbs 2 2 0 0 0 0 Harry Pierce HK 25 13.10 (87) Eastern Suburbs 16 Eastern Suburbs 5 18 7 0 0 21 Wally Prigg LK 29 13.5 (85) Halifax 16 Central Newcastle 7 29 13 0 0 39 Jack Reardon FE, CE 22 12.4 (78) Norths Devils 16 North Brisbane 4 26 13 2 0 43 Harry Robison WG 25 12.0 (76) Newtown 16 Toowoomba Newtown 0 13 2 0 0 6 Ray Stehr PR, HK 25 14.4 (91) Eastern Suburbs 16 Eastern Suburbs 3 18 3 0 0 9 Roy Thompson FE, HB 21 10.8 (67) North Sydney 16 North Sydney 0 8 1 2 0 7 Laurie Ward FB 26 12.7 (79) North Sydney 16 North Sydney 7 27 2 0 0 6 Gordon Whittle FB 25 10.6 (66) Newtown 16 Toowoomba Newtown 0 12 1 0 0 3 Bert Williams WG, CE 23 13.2 (83) New South Wales 16 Bombala 3 15 5 0 0 15 Percy Williams HB 27 9.12 (63) South Sydney 16 South Sydney 4 16 2 18 0 42 Nez Zealand leg 1st Test #E5E4E2 August 7 NZ 812 AUS Morris Wetherill NZL Carlaw Park, Auckland 20,000 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/new-zealand-vs-australia-1937/game-1/new-zealand-vs-australia/summary.html New Zealand vs Australia 1937 Series - Game 1 - Rugby League Project 2022-03-02 2020-12-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20201201000906/https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/new-zealand-vs-australia-1937/game-1/new-zealand-vs-australia/summary.html live The Rugby League News Sydney N.S.W. Rugby Football League Trove Australian Team in New Zealand - Win Under Adverse Conditions 18 20 14 August 1937 http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-654491604 nla.obj-654491604 10 Feb 2022 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214218/https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-650471542/details/ack live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37054182 Kangaroos' Team Work Triumphed The Courier-Mail Brisbane 9 Aug 1937 10 Feb 2022 8 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214156/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/37054182 live Tries: 2 Noel Bickerton Cec Davison Goals: 1Cec Davison Tries: 4 Charlie Hazelton (2) Doug McLean Jr. Ray Stehr Goals: nil August 11 New Zealand Māori 165 Australia 16 Australia P. Rogers Carlaw Park, Auckland 11,000 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/kangaroos-tour-1937/game-1/new-zealand-maori-vs-australia.html Kangaroos Tour 1937 Series - Game 1 - Rugby League Project 2022-03-02 2017-08-09 https://web.archive.org/web/20170809161648/http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/kangaroos-tour-1937/game-1/new-zealand-maori-vs-australia.html live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article17375154 Maoris Beat Kangaroos - Many Penalties Given The Sydney Morning Herald Sydney 12 Aug 1937 10 Feb 2022 13 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214152/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/17375154 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article115999041 Maoris Surprise - Kangaroos Beaten - Nepia's Find Display The Queensland Times Ipswich 12 Aug 1937 10 Feb 2022 10 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214154/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/115999041 live Tries: 5 R Brodrick (2) Goals: 2George Nēpia (4) Jack Hemi Tries: 1 Frank Curran Goals: 1Jack Beaton 2nd Test #E5E4E2 August 14 NZ 1615 AUS Morris Wetherill NZL Carlaw Park, Auckland 25,000 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/new-zealand-vs-australia-1937/game-2/new-zealand-vs-australia/summary.html New Zealand vs Australia 1937 Series - Game 2 - Rugby League Project 2022-03-02 2020-11-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20201130230342/https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/new-zealand-vs-australia-1937/game-2/new-zealand-vs-australia/summary.html live New South Wales Rugby Football League. The Rugby League News Sydney N.S.W. Rugby Football League Trove Australia Beaten In New Zealand - Thrilling Match 18 21 21 August 1937 http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-654501583 nla.obj-654501583 10 Feb 2022 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214222/https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-650471569/details/relateddocs live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article97903729 New Zealand Reveals Rugby Prowess In Double Test Victory Sunday Mail Brisbane 15 Aug 1937 10 Feb 2022 22 National Library of Australia Sunderland Harry 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214144/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/97903729 live Tries: 4 Cec Davison (2) Noel Bickerton Jack Satherley Goals: 2George Nēpia (2) Tries: 3 Doug McLean Jr. (2) Fred Nolan Goals: 3Percy Williams (2) Jack Beaton England leg Matches scheduled in December 1937 against Castleford, Cumberland, Hull Kingston Rovers and Hunslet were abandoned or cancelled due to snow or fog. September 18 Leigh Leigh 16 911 Australia 16 Australia Albert Harding Mather Lane, Leigh 5,000 Gate: £ 310 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article229439357 First Win To Kangaroos - McLean's Three Injuries - Too Good for Leigh The Sun (Sydney) Sydney 19 Sep 1937 10 Feb 2022 6 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214152/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/229439357 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article41802899 Leigh Defeated - Kangaroos' First Game Cairns Post Cairns 20 Sep 1937 10 Feb 2022 7 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214144/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/41802899 live Tries: 1 Lomas Goals: 3Thompson (2) Lomas Tries: 3 Ernie Norman Ross McKinnon Charlie Hazelton Goals: 1Percy Williams September 22 6:00pm York York RLFC 16 615 Australia 16 Australia Peel Wigginton Road, York 5,000 Gate: £ 303 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article229442062 Kangaroos Defeat York The Sun (Sydney) Sydney 24 Sep 1937 10 Feb 2022 48 National Library of Australia Corbett Claude 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214141/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/229442062 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article94685828 Reardon's Brilliancy Troubled York The Northern Star Lismore 24 Sep 1937 10 Feb 2022 10 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214203/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/94685828 live Tries: nil Goals: 3Taylor (2) Milner Tries: 3 Andy Norval Edward Collins Jack Reardon Goals: 3Fred Gilbert (2) Jack Beaton September 25 Newcastle Firsts England 16 037 Australia 16 Australia Brough Park, Newcastle 4,000 Gate: £ 212 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article229438890 Kangaroos' Runaway Win - 37-0 Against Newcastle The Sun (Sydney) Sydney 26 Sep 1937 11 Feb 2022 7 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214148/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/229438890 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article188844403 Kangaroos Had Glorious Practice Against Newcastle Brisbane Telegraph Brisbane 27 Sep 1937 11 Feb 2022 18 National Library of Australia Corbett Claude 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214144/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/188844403 live Tries: nil Goals: nil Tries: 9 Len Dawson (4) Bert Williams (3) Wally Prigg Roy Thompson Goals: 5Ross McKinnon (4) Roy Thompson September 29 Lancashire Lancashire 75 Australia 16 Australia Devine Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington 16,250 Gate: £ 1,462 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article188845775 How Lancashire Beat The Kangaroos Brisbane Telegraph Brisbane 30 Sep 1937 11 Feb 2022 43 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214144/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/188845775 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article189300143 Kangaroos - Their First Defeat - Lancashire Wins 7 to 5 Warwick Daily News Warwick 1 Oct 1937 11 Feb 2022 6 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214211/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/189300143 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article94686920 Australia Beaten 7-5 By Lancashire The Northern Star Lismore 1 Oct 1937 11 Feb 2022 8 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214203/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/94686920 live Tries: 1 Croston Goals: 2Belshaw (2) Tries: 1 Ross McKinnon Goals: 1Jack Beaton October 2 Halifax Halifax 16 122 Australia 16 Australia Holbrook Thrum Hall, Halifax 14,500 Gate: £ 914 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article184574012 Slipped Farther In Public Estimation - Kangaroos Beaten 12-2 by Halifax Brisbane Telegraph Brisbane 4 Oct 1937 11 Feb 2022 18 National Library of Australia Corbett Claude 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214153/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/184574012 live Tries: 2 Charlie Smith Treen Goals: 2Lockwood (2) Field Goals: 1 Elias Tries: nil Goals: 1Fred Gilbert October 6 Yorkshire Yorkshire 48 Australia 16 Australia Odsal Stadium, Bradford 7,570 Gate: £ 631 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article184576948 Did Better Than In Any Previous Match - Kangaroos Successful Over Yorkshire, 8-4 Brisbane Telegraph Brisbane 7 Oct 1937 11 Feb 2022 3 National Library of Australia Corbett Claude 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214150/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/184576948 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article94687956 Kangaroos Win - Yorkshire Beaten 8-4 The Northern Star Lismore 8 Oct 1937 11 Feb 2022 8 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214152/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/94687956 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article17419799 Kangaroos - Beat Yorkshire The Sydney Morning Herald Sydney 8 Oct 1937 11 Feb 2022 15 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214156/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/17419799 live Tries: nil Goals: 2Lockwood (2) Tries: 2 Eric Lewis Harry Robison Goals: 1Percy Williams October 9 Wakefield Trinity Wakefield 16 1017 Australia 16 Australia Belle Vue, Wakefield 8,696 Gate: £ 654 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article184574867 Claude Corbett Says - Australians Excelled Against Wakefield Brisbane Telegraph Brisbane 11 Oct 1937 13 Feb 2022 3 National Library of Australia Corbett Claude 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214152/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/184574867 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article17418131 Kangaroos - Brilliant Tries - Wakefield Beaten The Sydney Morning Herald Sydney 11 Oct 1937 13 Feb 2022 15 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214204/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/17418131 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article169606845 Fine Victory to Roos - Beaton Shines Truth (Sydney newspaper) Sydney 10 Oct 1937 13 Feb 2022 6 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214149/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/169606845 live Tries: 2 Whitworth Watson Goals: 2Teall (2) Tries: 3 Jack Beaton Andy Norval Jack Reardon Goals: 4 Jack Beaton (4) October 13 Rochdale Hornets Rochdale Hornets 16 06 Australia 16 Australia Athletic Grounds, Rochdale 2,400 Gate: £ 186 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article184572136 Claude Corbell, with the Kangaroos, Says: Rochdale defeated 6-0 Brisbane Telegraph Brisbane 14 Oct 1937 13 Feb 2022 3 National Library of Australia Corbett Claude 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214200/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/184572136 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article27982275 The Kangaroos - Rochdale Defeated The Sydney Morning Herald Sydney 14 Oct 1937 13 Feb 2022 15 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214222/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/27982275 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37930333 Six Points to Nil - Kangaroos' Margin at Rochdale The Courier-Mail Brisbane 15 Oct 1937 13 Feb 2022 10 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214155/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/37930333 live Tries: nil Goals: nil Tries: 2 Jack Beaton Harry Pierce Goals: nil 1st Test #E5E4E2 October 16 ENG 54 AUS Albert Harding ENG Headingley, Leeds 31,949 Gate: £ 3,982 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/ashes-series-1937/game-1/england-vs-australia/summary.html Ashes Series 1937 Series - Game 1 - Rugby League Project 2022-03-02 2020-10-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20201030192212/https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/ashes-series-1937/game-1/england-vs-australia/summary.html live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article187321948 Undoubtedly The Better Side Was Beaten In First R.L. Test Brisbane Telegraph Brisbane 18 Oct 1937 14 Feb 2022 22 National Library of Australia Corbett Claude 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214217/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/187321948 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article94689588 Kangaroos Beaten 5-4 In First Test The Northern Star Lismore 18 Oct 1937 14 Feb 2022 7 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214159/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/94689588 live Tries: 1 Emlyn Jenkins Goals: 1Martin Hodgson Tries: nil Goals: 2Jack Beaton (2) October 21 Widnes Widnes 16 1313 Australia 16 Australia Naughton Park, Widnes 4,201 Gate: £ 320 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article187322880 Kangaroos Lucky to Draw With Widnes Brisbane Telegraph Brisbane 22 Oct 1937 14 Feb 2022 19 National Library of Australia Corbett Claude 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214204/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/187322880 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37898301 Kangaroos Staged Desperate Finish To Avert Defeat At Widnes The Courier-Mail Brisbane 23 Oct 1937 14 Feb 2022 11 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214227/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/37898301 live Tries: 3 Higgins Roberts Barber Goals: 2Topping (2) Tries: 3 Andy Norval Gordon McLennan Len Dawson Goals: 2 Jack Beaton (2) October 23 Hull Hull 16 1222 Australia 16 Australia Phillips The Boulevard, Hull 15,000 Gate: £ 740 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article187327398 The Kangaroos - Dashing Victory Over Hull, 22-12 Brisbane Telegraph Brisbane 25 Oct 1937 14 Feb 2022 3 National Library of Australia Corbett Claude 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214206/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/187327398 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article94690722 Kangaroos Beat Hull - Beaton's Brilliant Goal Kicking The Northern Star Lismore 25 Oct 1937 14 Feb 2022 8 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214154/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/94690722 live Tries: 2 Wilson G. Barlow Goals: 3Oliver (3) Tries: 4 Jack Reardon (2) Percy Williams Harry Pierce Goals: 5Jack Beaton (5) October 27 Bradford Northern Bradford 16 619 Australia 16 Australia Odsal Stadium, Bradford 5,748 Gate: £ 500 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article187323847 Grand Passing and Superlative Tries Brisbane Telegraph Brisbane 28 Oct 1937 14 Feb 2022 23 National Library of Australia Corbett Claude 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214216/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/187323847 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37908472 Wet Ball Troubles Kangaroos - Gilbert Misses Easy Goal The Courier-Mail Brisbane 29 Oct 1937 14 Feb 2022 16 National Library of Australia Sunderland Harry 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214218/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/37908472 live Tries: nil Goals: 3Pollard (3) Tries: 5 Wally Prigg (2) Herb Narvo Fred Gilbert Jack Reardon Goals: 2Ross McKinnon (2) October 30 Salford North Sydney 16 118 Australia 16 Australia The Willows, Salford 12,000 Gate: £ 1,038 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article183527180 Kangaroos Once More Glorious In Defeat - Salford's 11-8 Win in Manchester Drizzle Brisbane Telegraph Brisbane 1 Nov 1937 14 Feb 2022 8 National Library of Australia Corbett Claude 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214218/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/183527180 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article94691804 Kangaroos Beaten By Salford On Sodden Field The Northern Star Lismore 1 Nov 1937 14 Feb 2022 7 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214157/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/94691804 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article169608762 Kangaroos are Beaten Truth (Sydney newspaper) Sydney 31 Oct 1937 14 Feb 2022 8 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214156/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/169608762 live Tries: 3 Feetham Penalty Try Edwards Goals: 1Risman Tries: 2 Wally Prigg Fred Gilbert Goals: 1Jack Beaton November 3 Wigan Wigan 16 2325 Australia 16 Australia Central Park, Wigan 9,800 Gate: £ 694 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article183529906 Never Likely to See Such a Sensational Game Again Brisbane Telegraph Brisbane 4 Nov 1937 14 Feb 2022 3 National Library of Australia Corbett Claude 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214229/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/183529906 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article94692574 Kangaroos Gain Last Minute Victory The Northern Star Lismore 5 Nov 1937 15 Feb 2022 7 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214209/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/94692574 live Tries: 5 Davies (3) Morley (2) Goals: 4Sullivan (4) Tries: 7 Andy Norval (2) Wally Prigg (2) Harry Pierce Ernie Norman Les Heidke Goals: 2Percy Williams Jack Beaton November 6 Oldham Oldham 16 610 Australia 16 Australia Watersheddings, Oldham 15,000 Gate: £ 1,014 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232015936 Kangaroos Defeat Oldham Club In Final Match Before Test The Sun (Sydney) Sydney 7 Nov 1937 15 Feb 2022 4 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214206/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/232015936 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37908921 Hard Match at Oldham - Narvo's Spledid Try - Kangaroos Win The Courier-Mail Brisbane 8 Nov 1937 15 Feb 2022 14 National Library of Australia Sunderland Harry 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214206/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/37908921 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article94693020 Beaten in Scrums but Won Game The Northern Star Lismore 8 Nov 1937 15 Feb 2022 7 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214231/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/94693020 live Tries: nil Goals: 3Ashworth (3) Tries: 2 Ross McKinnon Herb Narvo Goals: 2Jack Beaton Percy Williams 2nd Test #E5E4E2 November 13 ENG 133 AUS Albert Harding ENG Station Road, Swinton 31,724 Gate: £ 3,815 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/ashes-series-1937/game-2/england-vs-australia/summary.html Ashes Series 1937 Series - Game 2 - Rugby League Project 2022-03-02 2020-10-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20201023003549/https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/ashes-series-1937/game-2/england-vs-australia/summary.html live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232017662 Test Win to England The Sun (Sydney) Sydney 14 Nov 1937 16 Feb 2022 55 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214200/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/232017662 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article97905791 England Keeps League Ashes - Second Test Victory by 13 pts. To 3 Sunday Mail Brisbane 14 Nov 1937 16 Feb 2022 1 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214159/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/97905791 live Tries: 3 Alan Edwards (2) Barney Hudson Goals: 2Gus Risman (2) Tries: 1 Len Dawson Goals: nil November 17 Liverpool Stanley Hunter 16 928 Australia 16 Australia Stanley Greyhound Stadium, Liverpool 1,500 Gate: £ 120 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article94701624 Kangaroos Have Easy Victory The Northern Star Lismore 19 Nov 1937 16 Feb 2022 10 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214203/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/94701624 live Tries: 1 Glover Goals: 3Nolan (3) Tries: 6 Charlie Hazelton (2) Herb Narvo Wally Prigg Laurie Ward Ernie Norman Goals: 5Jack Beaton (5) November 20 Huddersfield Huddersfield 16 177 Australia 16 Australia Fartown Ground, Huddersfield 9,383 Gate: £ 748 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article94702027 Kangaroos Beaten By Huddersfield The Northern Star Lismore 22 Nov 1937 18 Feb 2022 7 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214217/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/94702027 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article184122279 Huddersfield's Sounder Speedier Football Overcame Kangaroos Brisbane Telegraph Brisbane 22 Nov 1937 18 Feb 2022 3 National Library of Australia Corbett Claude 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214235/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/184122279 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37913347 Kangaroos Handle Ball Badly - Huddersfield's Win Explained The Courier-Mail Brisbane 22 Nov 1937 18 Feb 2022 14 National Library of Australia Sunderland Harry 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214201/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/37913347 live Tries: 3 Pepperell Shaw Madden Goals: 3 Fiddes (3) Field Goals: 1 Aspinall Tries: 1 Wally Prigg Goals: 2Percy Williams (2) November 24 Swinton Swinton 16 53 Australia 16 Australia Station Road, Swinton 4,113 Gate: £ 308 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article184117537 Swinton Defeat Kangaroos 5--3 In Hard Game Brisbane Telegraph Brisbane 25 Nov 1937 18 Feb 2022 3 National Library of Australia Corbett Claude 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214208/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/184117537 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article94702725 Kangaroos Narrowly Beaten By Swinton The Northern Star Lismore 26 Nov 1937 18 Feb 2022 10 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214231/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/94702725 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37908251 Why Swinton Won - Kangaroos Used Wrong Methods The Courier-Mail Brisbane 26 Nov 1937 18 Feb 2022 16 National Library of Australia Sunderland Harry 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214215/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/37908251 live Tries: 1 Butters Goals: 1Hodgson Tries: 1 Frank Curran Goals: nil November 27 Warrington Warrington 16 86 Australia 16 Australia Hughes Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington 12,637 Gate: £ 1,021 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article94703153 Crowd Heckles Kangaroos At Warrington - MacLennan Sent Off The Northern Star Lismore 29 Nov 1937 18 Feb 2022 7 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214207/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/94703153 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37928614 Penalty Goal Wins Game - Kangaroos Fail at Warrington The Courier-Mail Brisbane 29 Nov 1937 18 Feb 2022 14 National Library of Australia Sunderland Harry 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214227/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/37928614 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article184121182 Great Game Spoilt - Players Exasperated in Warrington Match Brisbane Telegraph Brisbane 29 Nov 1937 18 Feb 2022 3 National Library of Australia Corbett Claude 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214239/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/184121182 live Tries: 2 Davies Ceuto Goals: 1Shankland Tries: 2 Ross McKinnon Jack Reardon Goals: nil December 1 Leeds Leeds 16 218 Australia 16 Australia Headingley, Leeds 5,000 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article94703796 Kangaroos Easily Beaten By Leeds The Northern Star Lismore 3 Dec 1937 19 Feb 2022 10 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214207/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/94703796 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article182031543 Still Down-- Kangaroos Defeated 21-8 By Leeds Brisbane Telegraph Brisbane 2 Dec 1937 19 Feb 2022 3 National Library of Australia Corbett Claude 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214210/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/182031543 live Tries: 5 Harris (2) Jenkins Smith Brogden Goals: 3Evans (3) Tries: 2 Harry Robison Herb Narvo Goals: 1Fred Gilbert December 2 St Helens Combined XIII 715 Australia 16 Australia Knowsley Road, St Helens 2,000 Gate: £ 110 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article182025852 Kangaroos Beat St. Helen's Brisbane Telegraph Brisbane 3 Dec 1937 21 Feb 2022 6 National Library of Australia Corbett Claude 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214217/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/182025852 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article94703928 Kangaroos Break Sequence of Defeats The Northern Star Lismore 4 Dec 1937 21 Feb 2022 9 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214220/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/94703928 live Tries: 1 Bradbury Goals: 2Powell (2) Tries: 3 Eric Lewis Jack Beaton Bert Williams Goals: 3Jack Beaton (2) Roy Thompson December 4 Barrow Barrow 16 128 Australia 16 Australia Craven Park, Barrow 8,153 Gate: £ 611 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article182028340 Barrow played with their feet Brisbane Telegraph Brisbane 6 Dec 1937 21 Feb 2022 3 National Library of Australia Corbett Claude 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214218/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/182028340 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article94704161 Kangaroos Were Brilliant In Defeat At Barrow The Northern Star Lismore 6 Dec 1937 21 Feb 2022 7 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214217/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/94704161 live Tries: 2 Thornburrow Skelly Goals: 3French (3) Tries: 2 Frank Curran (2) Goals: 1Jack Beaton 3rd Test #E5E4E2 December 18 ENG 313 AUS Albert Harding ENG Fartown Ground, Huddersfield 9,403 Gate: £ 1,237 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/ashes-series-1937/game-3/england-vs-australia/summary.html Ashes Series 1937 Series - Game 3 - Rugby League Project 2022-03-02 2020-10-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20201022233638/https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/ashes-series-1937/game-3/england-vs-australia/summary.html live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article94706625 Kangaroos Win Third Test 13-3 The Northern Star Lismore 20 Dec 1937 21 Feb 2022 7 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214208/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/94706625 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article184103915 Secret of Australians' Test Win Was Ideal Combination Brisbane Telegraph Brisbane 20 Dec 1937 21 Feb 2022 3 National Library of Australia Corbett Claude 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214232/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/184103915 live Tries: 1 Barney Hudson Goals: nil Tries: 3 Andy Norval Jack Reardon Herb Narvo Goals: 2Jack Reardon (2) December 25 Broughton Rangers Cronulla 16 130 Australia 16 Australia Belle Vue, Manchester 3,000 Gate: £ 200 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article184102126 Kangaroos Defeated 13-0 Brisbane Telegraph Brisbane 27 Dec 1937 21 Feb 2022 17 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214215/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/184102126 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article17439281 Kangaroos - Another Defeat - Broughton's Surprise The Sydney Morning Herald Sydney 27 Dec 1937 21 Feb 2022 11 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214222/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/17439281 live Tries: 1 Smith Goals: 5Howells (4) Mills Tries: nil Goals: nil France leg Four years previously, the Kangaroos had travelled to France to play an international against England, in Paris, on New Year's Eve, 1933. On this tour, Australia played rugby league matches against French teams for the first time. France had played their first international against England in April 1934. Matches involving France against England and Wales had followed in the 1934–35, 1935–36 and 1936–37 European Championships. The 1st Test against Australia was France's 8th Test Match. 1st Test #E5E4E2 January 1 FRA 635 AUS Albert Dobson Stade Buffalo, Paris 11,500 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/france-vs-australia-1938/game-1/france-vs-australia/summary.html France vs Australia 1938 Series - Game 1 - Rugby League Project 2022-03-02 2020-12-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20201202122519/https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/france-vs-australia-1938/game-1/france-vs-australia/summary.html live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39745106 Kangaroos 35 to 6 - Speed in Mud Beats France The Courier-Mail Brisbane 3 Jan 1938 22 Feb 2022 7 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214213/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/39745106 live Tries: 2 Andre Cussac Henri Durand Goals: nil Tries: 9 Fred Gilbert (2) Len Dawson (2) Herb Narvo Jack Beaton Andy Norval Wally Prigg Jack Reardon Goals: 4Jack Beaton (4) January 2 RC Roanne XIII 1320 Australia 16 Australia Parc des Sports, Roanne Gate: £ 930 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39744796 French Match in Snow - Kangaroos Have Hard Tussle - Captain's Kiss The Courier-Mail Brisbane 4 Jan 1938 22 Feb 2022 12 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214209/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/39744796 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225541820 Roanne Surprises Australian Team The Northern Star Lismore 4 Jan 1938 22 Feb 2022 7 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214244/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/225541820 live Tries: Max Rousié Goals: Tries: 6 Jack Reardon (2) Wally Prigg Charlie Hazelton Ernie Norman Edward Collins Goals: 1Percy Williams January 9 South West France 1112 Australia 16 Australia Albert Dobson Parc Lescure, Bordeaux 10,000 Gate: £ 700 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article183851740 Kangaroos Narrowly Escape Defeat in France Brisbane Telegraph Brisbane 10 Jan 1938 22 Feb 2022 3 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214232/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/183851740 live Tries: 3 Puchulu Sarez Bot Goals: 1 Tries: 2 Fred Gilbert Len Dawson Goals: 3Jack Beaton (3) January 10 Racing Club Albi XIII Albi 16 347 Australia 16 Australia Stade Maurice Rigaud, Albi http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article133638427 Four Tries - Narvo Greatest Forward Newcastle Morning Herald Newcastle 12 Jan 1938 22 Feb 2022 11 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214233/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/133638427 live Tries: 1 Solenc Goals: nil Tries: 13 Herb Narvo (4) Edward Collins (3) Ross McKinnon (2) Jim Gibbs Charlie Hazelton Frank Griffiths Bert Williams Goals: 4Percy Williams (3) Percy Fairall January 15 XIII Catalan Catalans 16 253 Australia 16 Australia Stade Jean-Laffon, Perpignan 8,000 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article247395648 Kangaroos 53-2 Win In France The Daily Telegraph (Sydney) Sydney 17 Jan 1938 22 Feb 2022 18 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214224/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/247395648 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39733929 Beaton's 23 points - Kangaroos' Easy Win In France The Courier-Mail Brisbane 17 Jan 1938 22 Feb 2022 14 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214226/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/39733929 live Tries: nil Goals: nil Field Goals: 1 Bosc Tries: 11 Edward Collins (3) Wally Prigg (2) Jack Beaton Ray Stehr Gordon Whittle Percy Williams Charlie Hazelton Ross McKinnon Goals: 10Jack Beaton (10) 2nd Test #E5E4E2 January 16 FRA 1116 AUS Stade Vélodrome, Marseille 23,100 Gate: £ 1,260 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/france-vs-australia-1938/game-2/france-vs-australia/summary.html France vs Australia 1938 Series - Game 2 - Rugby League Project 2022-03-02 2022-03-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214237/https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/france-vs-australia-1938/game-2/france-vs-australia/summary.html live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article184078341 Kangaroos Defeat France, 16--11 Brisbane Telegraph Brisbane 17 Jan 1938 22 Feb 2022 3 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214937/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/184078341 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39723761 French Tour a Success The Courier-Mail Brisbane 18 Jan 1938 22 Feb 2022 10 National Library of Australia Sunderland Harry 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214947/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/39723761 live Tries: 3 Joseph Griffard Henri Sanz Andre Cussac Goals: 1Max Rousié Tries: 4 Andy Norval Ross McKinnon Harry Pierce Wally Prigg Goals: 2Jack Beaton (2) January 22 Côte Basque XIII 833 Australia 16 Australia Peel Stade Jean-Dauger, Paris http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article247399134 Kangaroos Win 33-8 In France The Daily Telegraph (Sydney) Sydney 24 Jan 1938 2 Mar 2022 18 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214948/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/247399134 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article131271272 Easy Victory - Kangaroos in France Maitland District Mercury Maitland 24 Jan 1938 2 Mar 2022 9 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214508/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/131271272 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39724142 Kangaroos' Easy Win At Bayonne The Courier-Mail Brisbane 24 Jan 1938 2 Mar 2022 10 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214518/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/39724142 live Tries: nil Goals: 4Max Rousié (4) Tries: 7 Len Dawson (2) Frank Griffiths Jim Gibbs Charlie Hazelton Ray Stehr Laurie Ward Goals: 6Percy Williams (6) January 23 South France 150 Australia 16 Australia Peel Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse 15,000 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article99461038 Kangaroos Caned Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder Cessnock 25 Jan 1938 2 Mar 2022 3 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214551/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/99461038 live http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article116893614 Kangaroos Beaten The Queensland Times Ipswich 25 Jan 1938 2 Mar 2022 10 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214513/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/116893614 live Tries: 3 Bruneteau (2) Cougnes Goals: 3Guiral 3 Tries: nil Goals: nil January 29 Villeneuve Villeneuve 16 326 Australia 16 Australia Peel Pont-de-Marot, Villeneuve-sur-Lot 8,000 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225541990 Kangaroos' Easy Win In France The Northern Star Lismore 31 Jan 1938 2 Mar 2022 8 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214539/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/225541990 live Tries: 1 Cargo Goals: nil Tries: 6 Harry Pierce (3) Ross McKinnon (2) Jack Reardon Goals: 4Ross McKinnon (4) January 30 South East France 825 Australia 16 Australia Stade de Gerland, Lyon http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article133636597 Combined Team - Kangaroos Win Again - Tonsilitis Epedemic Newcastle Morning Herald Newcastle 1 Feb 1938 2 Mar 2022 9 National Library of Australia 2 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220302214516/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/133636597 live Tries: Goals: Tries: 7 Jack Reardon (2) Eric Lewis Andy Norval Jack Beaton Percy Fairall Ernie Norman Goals: 2Jack Beaton (2) References External links 1937-38 Kangaroo Tour at Rugby League Project Category:Australia national rugby league team tours Category:Rugby league tours of Great Britain Category:Rugby league tours of France Kangaroo tour Kangaroo tour