2005 Rugby League Tri-Nations

2005 rugby championship November 2022 2005 Tri-Nations Rugby_League_Tri-Nations_Logo.png 100px 2005 Tri-Nations logo 3 United Kingdom New Zealand 1 7 155143 56 NZ Stacey Joneshttp://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/competitions/Tri-Nations_2005.html Tri-Nations 2005 5 December 2008 Rugby League Project (42) NZ Clinton Toopi (5) NZ Jake Webster (5) AUS Matt Cooper (5) Rugby League Tri-Nations 2004 2006 The 2005 Rugby League Tri-Nations was played in Great Britain and Australasia. The final was played between Australia and New Zealand at Elland Road on Saturday 26 November. New Zealand won the match 24-0 and were crowned 2005 Tri-Nations champions, breaking Australia's 27-year undefeated international tournament record. The tournament was officially known as the 2005 Gillette Tri-Nations due to sponsorship from Gillette. __TOC__ Participating teams Each team was to play the other three twice during the round robin tournament. The top two finishing teams would then contest the final. TeamNicknameCoachCaptainRLIF Rank Australia AustraliaThe KangaroosWayne BennettDarren Lockyer 1Great Britain Great BritainThe LionsBrian NobleJamie Peacock 2NZ New ZealandThe KiwisBrian McClennanRuben Wiki 3 Officials One referee from each participating nation was appointed to control matches in the Tri-Nations: AUS Tim Mander (2 matches) ENG Steve Ganson (4 matches) NZL Glen Black (1 match) Venues The games were played at the following venues in Australia, New Zealand and England. Sydney Auckland London Telstra Stadium Ericsson Stadium Loftus Road Capacity: 83,500 Capacity: 30,000 Capacity: 18,439 180px 180px 180px Wigan Huddersfield Hull JJB Stadium Galpharm Stadium KC Stadium Capacity: 25,138 Capacity: 24,500 Capacity: 25,138 180px 180px 180px Final The Tri-Nations Final was played in Leeds. Leeds Elland Road Capacity: 37,890 250px Results Tournament matches 2005-10-15 AUS 28–38 Report NZL Tries:Brent Tate (2)Mark Gasnier (2)Andrew JohnsMatt KingGoals:Craig Fitzgibbon (1/4)Andrew Johns (1/2) Tries:Clinton Toopi (3)Brent WebbNathan CaylessNigel VaganaGoals:Stacey Jones (7/7) Telstra Stadium, Sydney Steve Ganson ENG 28,255 AUSTRALIA 1. Anthony Minichiello · 2. Matt King · 3. Mark Gasnier · 4. Brent Tate · 5. Timana Tahu · 6. Darren Lockyer (c) · 7. Andrew Johns · 8. Petero Civoniceva · 9. Danny Buderus · 10. Steve Price · 11. Luke O'Donnell · 12. Craig Fitzgibbon · 13. Ben KennedyInterchange: 14. Craig Gower · 15. Jason Ryles · 16. Andrew Ryan · 17. Trent Waterhouse Coach: Wayne Bennett NEW ZEALAND 1. Brent Webb · 2. Jake Webster · 3. Paul Whatuira · 4. Clinton Toopi · 5. Manu Vatuvei · 6. Nigel Vagana · 7. Stacey Jones · 8. Paul Rauhihi · 9. Lance Hohaia · 10. Ruben Wiki (c) · 11. David Kidwell · 12. Frank Pritchard · 13. Louis AndersonInterchange: 14. David Faiumu · 15. Roy Asotasi · 16. Nathan Cayless · 17. David Solomona Coach: Brian McClennan 2005-10-21 NZL 26–28 Report AUS Tries:Jake Webster (2)Nigel VaganaMotu TonyDavid FaiumuGoals:Stacey Jones (3/6) Tries:Darren Lockyer (2)Matt Cooper (2)Mark GasnierAnthony MinichielloGoals:Craig Fitzgibbon (2/5)Johns (0/1) Ericsson Stadium, Auckland Steve Ganson ENG 15,400 NEW ZEALAND 1. Brent Webb · 2. Jake Webster · 3. Paul Whatuira · 4. Shontayne Hape · 5. Manu Vatuvei · 6. Nigel Vagana · 7. Stacey Jones · 8. Paul Rauhihi · 9. Motu Tony · 10. Ruben Wiki (c) · 11. David Kidwell · 12. David Solomona · 13. Louis AndersonInterchange: 14. David Faiumu · 15. Roy Asotasi · 16. Iafeta Palea'aesina · 17. Tony Puletua Coach: Brian McClennan AUSTRALIA 1. Anthony Minichiello · 2. Matt King · 3. Mark Gasnier · 4. Matt Cooper · 5. Brent Tate · 6. Darren Lockyer (c) · 7. Andrew Johns · 8. Petero Civoniceva · 9. Danny Buderus · 10. Steve Price · 11. Luke O'Donnell · 12. Craig Fitzgibbon · 13. Ben KennedyInterchange: 14. Trent Barrett · 15. Jason Ryles · 16. Mark O'Meley · 17. Trent Waterhouse Coach: Wayne Bennett 2005-10-29 GBR 26–42 Report NZL Tries:Paul Johnson (3)Keith SeniorGoals:Paul Deacon (1/1)Kevin Sinfield (4/4) Tries:Brent Webb (2)Clinton Toopi (2)Manu VatuveiJake WebsterPaul RauhihiGoals:Stacey Jones (7/7) Loftus Road, London Glen Black NZL 15,568 GREAT BRITAIN 1. Paul Wellens · 2. Brian Carney · 3. Martin Gleeson · 4. Keith Senior · 5. Leon Pryce · 6. Kevin Sinfield · 7. Paul Deacon · 8. Stuart Fielden · 9. Keiron Cunningham · 10. Jamie Peacock (c) · 11. Lee Gilmour · 12. Paul Johnson · 13. Gareth EllisInterchange: 14. Rob Burrow · 15. Adrian Morley · 16. Chev Walker · 17. Nick Fozzard Coach: Brian Noble NEW ZEALAND 1. Brent Webb · 2. Jake Webster · 3. Paul Whatuira · 4. Clinton Toopi · 5. Manu Vatuvei · 6. Nigel Vagana · 7. Stacey Jones · 8. Paul Rauhihi · 9. Motu Tony · 10. Ruben Wiki (c) · 11. David Kidwell · 12. David Solomona · 13. Awen GuttenbeilInterchange: 14. Louis Anderson · 15. Roy Asotasi · 16. Frank Pritchard · 17. Ali Lauiti'iti Coach: Brian McClennan 2005-11-05 GBR 6–20 Report AUS Tries:Adrian MorleyGoals:Kevin Sinfield (1/1) Tries:Matt Cooper (2)Anthony MinichielloGoals:Craig Fitzgibbon (4/5) JJB Stadium, Wigan Tim Mander AUS 25,004 GREAT BRITAIN 1. Paul Wellens · 2. Brian Carney · 3. Martin Gleeson · 4. Keith Senior · 5. Leon Pryce · 6. Iestyn Harris · 7. Paul Deacon · 8. Stuart Fielden · 9. Keiron Cunningham · 10. Adrian Morley · 11. Jamie Peacock (c) · 12. Paul Johnson · 13. Kevin SinfieldInterchange: 14. Lee Gilmour · 15. Chev Walker · 16. Jamie Thackray · 17. Mickey Higham Coach: Brian Noble AUSTRALIA 1. Anthony Minichiello · 2. Matt King · 3. Mark Gasnier · 4. Matt Cooper · 5. Brent Tate · 6. Darren Lockyer (c) · 7. Scott Prince · 8. Petero Civoniceva · 9. Danny Buderus · 10. Steve Price · 11. Luke O'Donnell · 12. Craig Fitzgibbon · 13. Ben KennedyInterchange: 14. Trent Barrett · 15. Jason Ryles · 16. Mark O'Meley · 17. Willie Mason Coach: Wayne Bennett 2005-11-12 GBR 38–12 Report NZL Tries:Brian Carney (2)Stuart FieldenPaul DeaconChev WalkerKeith SeniorGoals:Paul Deacon (2/2)Iestyn Harris (5/5) Tries:Jake Webster (2)Ali Lauiti'itiGoals:Stacey Jones (0/3) Galpharm Stadium, Huddersfield Tim Mander AUS 19,232 GREAT BRITAIN 1. Paul Wellens · 2. Brian Carney · 3. Martin Gleeson · 4. Keith Senior · 5. Leon Pryce · 6. Iestyn Harris · 7. Paul Deacon · 8. Stuart Fielden · 9. Keiron Cunningham · 10. Adrian Morley · 11. Jamie Peacock (c) · 12. Paul Johnson · 13. Gareth EllisInterchange: 14. Mickey Higham · 15. Chev Walker · 16. Jamie Thackray · 17. Richard Horne Coach: Brian Noble NEW ZEALAND 1. Brent Webb · 2. Jake Webster · 3. Shontayne Hape · 4. Clinton Toopi · 5. Manu Vatuvei · 6. Nigel Vagana · 7. Stacey Jones · 8. Paul Rauhihi · 9. Motu Tony · 10. Ruben Wiki (c) · 11. David Kidwell · 12. David Solomona · 13. Awen GuttenbeilInterchange: 14. David Faiumu · 15. Roy Asotasi · 16. Louis Anderson · 17. Ali Lauiti'iti Coach: Brian McClennan Australia were without their captain Darren Lockyer for this match and the remainder of the tournament after he injured his foot at training.Hadfield Dave Australia's optimism dented by Lockyer fall https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/rugby-league/australias-optimism-dented-by-lockyer-fall-6143224.html 19 November 2011 The Independent 8 November 2005 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130921211729/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/rugby-league/australias-optimism-dented-by-lockyer-fall-6143224.html 21 September 2013 2005-11-19 GBR 14–26 Report AUS Tries:Brian CarneyRichard HorneGoals:Iestyn Harris (3/4) Tries:Matt CooperMark O'MeleyBrent TateMark GasnierGoals:Craig Fitzgibbon (5/5)Craig Gower (0/1) KC Stadium, Hull Steve Ganson ENG 25,150 GREAT BRITAIN 1. Leon Pryce · 2. Brian Carney · 3. Martin Gleeson · 4. Keith Senior · 5. Gareth Raynor · 6. Iestyn Harris · 7. Richard Horne · 8. Stuart Fielden · 9. Keiron Cunningham · 10. Adrian Morley · 11. Jamie Peacock (c) · 12. Paul Johnson · 13. Gareth EllisInterchange: 14. Mickey Higham · 15. Chev Walker · 16. Jamie Thackray · 17. Kevin Sinfield Coach: Brian Noble AUSTRALIA 1. Anthony Minichiello · 2. Matt King · 3. Mark Gasnier · 4. Matt Cooper · 5. Brent Tate · 6. Trent Barrett · 7. Craig Gower · 8. Petero Civoniceva · 9. Danny Buderus (c) · 10. Jason Ryles · 11. Luke O'Donnell · 12. Craig Fitzgibbon · 13. Ben KennedyInterchange: 14. Craig Wing · 15. Willie Mason · 16. Mark O'Meley · 17. Trent Waterhouse Coach: Wayne Bennett Tournament standings TeamPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstDifferencePoints Australia 430110284+186 New Zealand 4202118120−24 Great Britain 410384100−162 Final #eeeeee Saturday, 26 November NZL Tries: Paul WhatuiraManu Vatuvei (2)Brent Webb Goals: Stacey Jones (4/7) 24–0 AUS Elland Road, LeedsFinal: Kiwis v Australia http://www.nzrl.co.nz/past-tournaments/2005-gillette-tri-nations/final-kiwis-v-australia.aspx https://archive.today/20120914110103/http://www.nzrl.co.nz/past-tournaments/2005-gillette-tri-nations/final-kiwis-v-australia.aspx dead 14 September 2012 2005 Gillette Tri Nations nzrl.co.nz 19 November 2011 Steve Ganson ENG 26,534 Ruben Wiki NZL Richards Huw New Zealand dismantles Australia's dynasty, 24-0 The New York Times USA 27 November 2005 https://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/27/sports/27iht-league.html 6 March 2011 AustraliaPositionNew ZealandAnthony MinichielloFBBrent WebbMatt KingWGJake WebsterMark GasnierCEPaul WhatuiraMatt CooperCEClinton ToopiBrent TateWGManu VatuveiTrent BarrettFENigel VaganaCraig GowerHBStacey JonesPetero CivonicevaPRPaul RauhihiDanny Buderus (c)HKMotu TonyJason RylesPRRuben Wiki (c)Luke O'DonnellSRDavid KidwellCraig FitzgibbonSRLouis AndersonBen KennedyLKShontayne HapeCraig WingIntDavid FaiumuWillie MasonIntRoy AsotasiMark O'MeleyIntDavid SolomonaSteve PriceIntAli Lauiti'itiWayne BennettCoachBrian McClennan The historic win by the Kiwis over an Australian 17 containing only 3 Queensland players and one player from the previous month's 2005 NRL grand final put an end to the Kangaroos' dominance in international rugby league. It was the first time Australia, hot favourites for the match, had failed to win a series or tournament since France defeated them in both Tests of the 1978 Kangaroo tour.Agence France-Presse Kiwis crush Kangaroos in Tri-Nations final http://www.abc.net.au/news/2005-11-27/kiwis-crush-kangaroos-in-tri-nations-final/749316 9 February 2014 ABC News Australia 27 November 2005 The win by New Zealand was the first time the Kiwis had beaten Australia in a test series or tournament (not including one-off test wins in 1971, 1987 and 1998) since 1952. Australian coach Wayne Bennett resigned from the national coaching post just over a week after the final. Williams Daniel Keep It Simple, Sport Time Time Inc. 12 December 2005 http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1140157,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20101014215230/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1140157,00.html dead 14 October 2010 15 January 2010 Player statistics Top point scorersPlayerTeamTGFGPts1Stacey JonesNew Zealand0210422Craig FitzgibbonAustralia0120243Clinton ToopiNew Zealand50020Jake WebsterNew Zealand50020Matt CooperAustralia50020 Top try scorersPlayerTeamT1 Clinton ToopiNew Zealand5 Jake WebsterNew ZealandMatt CooperAustralia2Brent WebbNew Zealand4Mark GasnierAustralia Non-series tests During the series, Australia and New Zealand played additional Tests against France. This was the first time the two teams had met in a test match since Australia's 74–0 win in Béziers in the last game of the 1994 Kangaroo tour. Australia: 1 Anthony Minichiello, 2 Eric Grothe, Jr., 3 Mark Gasnier, 4 Matt Cooper, 5 Brent Tate, 6 Scott Prince, 7 Craig Gower (c), 8 Jason Ryles, 9 Craig Wing, 10 Mark O'Meley, 11 Ben Creagh, 12 Willie Mason, 13 Trent WaterhouseInterchange: 14 Steve Price, 15 Petero Civoniceva, 16 Andrew Ryan, 17 Matt King France: 1 Renaud Guigue, 2 Frédéric Zitter, 3 Christophe Moly, 4 Jérôme Hermet, 5 Olivier Charles, 6 Laurent Frayssinous, 7 Julien Rinaldi, 8 David Ferriol, 9 David Berthezène, 10 Jérôme Guisset, 11 Aurélien Cologni, 12 Jamal Fakir, 13 Grégory MounisInterchange: 14 Maxime Grésèque, 15 Adel Fellous, 16 Jean Christophe Borlin, 17. Sébastien Raguin 11 November 2005 FRA 12–44 AUS Stade Aimé Giral, Perpignan Ashley Klein AUS 7,913 For this match, Craig Gower was given the honour of captaining Australia for the first time.Annual Report 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20090705170103/https://secure.ausport.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/98638/Australian_Rugby_League_2005.pdf 5 July 2009 – Australian Rugby League Australia 44 (A Minichiello 2, T Waterhouse 2, M Cooper, S Prince, C Gower, W Mason tries; S Prince 6 goals) defeated France 12 (L Frayssinous, M Gresqueu tries; L Frayssinous 2 goals) 18 November 2005 FRA 22–38 NZL Stadium Municipal, Toulouse Karl Kirkpatrick ENG 12,500 Other game New Zealand played a midweek match against England "A" which did not count as a test match. Halftime was 12-all. 7 November 2005 England A ENG 22–30 NZL Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington See also 2005 NRL season Super League X References Further reading Peter C. Leitch, Richard Becht The Year the Kiwis Flew: From Wooden Spooners to Winners HarperCollins 2006 New Zealand https://books.google.com/books?id=2P6LAAAACAAJ 978-1-86950-622-3 External links Kiwis overcome critics to down Kangaroos in Tri-Nations opener – kangaroos.leagueunlimited.com 2005 Tri-nations final at trinations.rlfans.com 2005 Tri-nations at rlhalloffame.org.uk New Zealand Test teams 2005 at nzrl.co.nz Category:Rugby League Tri-Nations Rugby League Tri-Nations Tri-Nations Rugby League Tri-Nations Rugby League Tri-Nations Category:International rugby league competitions hosted by the United Kingdom