2004 Rugby League Tri-Nations

None 2004 Tri-Nations 2004 Rugby League Tri-nations logo.jpg 125px 2004 Tri-Nations logo 3 United Kingdom Australia 2 7 182288 47 AUS Darren Lockyerhttp://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/competitions/Tri-Nations_2004.html Tri-Nations 2004 2008-12-05 Rugby League Project (28) AUS Luke Rooney (6) Rugby League Tri-Nations 1999 2005 The second Rugby League Tri-Nations tournament (known as the Gillette Tri-Nations for sponsorship reasons)http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/155552/gillette-extend-rugby-ties Gillette extend rugby ties 2004-09-03 SportBusiness 20 November 2009 was contested between 16 October and 27 November of 2004. The format of the competition differed from the previous event in that the teams played each other twice, rather than once, prior to the final. The tournament final of the tournament was predicted by some to be a close affair, with the British team heralded as slight favourites after finishing at the top of the league table. Instead, it was a one-sided match as Australia produced their best performance of the tournament. The game was effectively over by half-time when Australia led by 38–0. 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 1NZ New ZealandThe KiwisDaniel AndersonRuben Wiki 2Great Britain Great BritainThe LionsBrian NobleAndy Farrell 3 Officials One referee from each participating nation was appointed to control matches in the Tri-Nations: AUS Tim Mander (2 matches) ENG Russell Smith (3 matches) NZL Glen Black (2 matches) Venues The games were played at the following venues in New Zealand and England. Auckland London Manchester North Harbour Stadium Loftus Road City of Manchester Stadium Capacity: 25,000 Capacity: 18,439 Capacity: 47,726 180px 180px 180px Huddersfield Wigan Hull Galpharm Stadium JJB Stadium KC Stadium Capacity: 24,500 Capacity: 25,138 Capacity: 25,400 180px 180px 180px Final The tournament final was played in Leeds. Leeds Elland Road Capacity: 37,890 250px Results Tournament matches #eeeeee 16 October NZL 16–16 Report AUS Tries:Vinnie AndersonLouis AndersonFrancis MeliGoals:Brent Webb 2/3 Tries:Luke Rooney (2)Anthony MinichielloGoals:Darren Lockyer 2/3 North Harbour Stadium, Auckland Russel Smith ENG 19,118 New ZealandPositionAustraliaBrent WebbFBAnthony MinichielloFrancis MeliWGLuke RooneyNigel VaganaCEShaun BerriganPaul WhatuiraCEWillie TongaMatt UtaiWGMatt SingVinnie AndersonFEDarren Lockyer (c)Thomas LeuluaiHBCraig GowerJason CaylessPRShane WebckeLouis AndersonHKDanny BuderusRuben Wiki (c)PRJason RylesTony PuletuaSRWillie MasonJoe GaluvaoSRNathan HindmarshSonny Bill WilliamsLKTonie CarrollMotu TonyInt.Craig WingRoy AsotasiInt.Petero CivonicevaNathan CaylessInt.Ben KennedyDavid KidwellInt.Andrew RyanDaniel AndersonCoachWayne Bennett #eeeeee 23 October AUS 32–12 Report NZL Tries:Luke RooneyDarren LockyerWillie TongaShaun BerriganPetero CivonicevaGoals:Craig Fitzgibbon (3/4)Darren Lockyer (2/2)Shaun Berrigan (1/1) Tries:Brent WebbLesley VainikoloVinnie AndersonGoals:Brent Webb (0/3) Loftus Road, London Russel Smith ENG 16,725 AustraliaPositionNew ZealandAnthony MinichielloFBBrent WebbLuke RooneyWGFrancis MeliShaun BerriganCENigel VaganaWillie TongaCEPaul WhatuiraMatt SingWGLesley VainikoloDarren Lockyer (c)FEVinnie AndersonCraig GowerHBThomas LeuluaiShane WebckePRJason CaylessDanny BuderusHKLouis AndersonJason RylesPRNathan CaylessCraig FitzgibbonSRTony PuletuaNathan HindmarshSRRuben Wiki (c)Tonie CarrollLKSonny Bill WilliamsCraig WingInt.Robbie PaulPetero CivonicevaInt.Roy AsotasiWillie MasonInt.Paul RauhihiShaun TimminsInt.David KidwellWayne BennettCoachDaniel Anderson #eeeeee 30 October GBR 8–12 Report AUS Tries:Martin GleesonBrian CarneyGoals:Andy Farrell (0/2) Tries:Willie MasonLuke Rooney (2)Goals:Brett Kimmorley (0/3) City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester Glen Black NZL 38,572 Great BritainPositionAustraliaPaul WellensFBAnthony MinichielloBrian CarneyWGLuke RooneyMartin GleesonCEShaun BerriganKeith SeniorCEWillie TongaStuart ReardonWGMatt SingPaul SculthorpeSO/FECraig GowerSean LongSH/HBBrett KimmorleyStuart FieldenPRShane WebckeTerry NewtonHKDanny Buderus (c)Adrian MorleyPRJason RylesJamie PeacockSRAndrew RyanAndy Farrell (c)SRNathan HindmarshGareth EllisLK/LFTonie CarrollChev WalkerInt.Craig WingStephen WildInt.Petero CivonicevaRyan BaileyInt.Willie MasonDanny McGuireInt.Shaun TimminsBrian NobleCoachWayne Bennett #eeeeee 6 November GBR 22–12 Report NZL Tries:Terry NewtonStuart Reardon (2)Goals:Andy Farrell (2/2)Iestyn Harris (2/2)Paul Sculthorpe (1/3) Tries:Ali Lauiti'itiSonny Bill WilliamsGoals:Brent Webb (2/2) Galpharm Stadium, Huddersfield Tim Mander AUS 20,372 Great BritainPositionNew ZealandPaul WellensFBBrent WebbBrian CarneyWGFrancis MeliMartin GleesonCENigel VaganaKeith SeniorCEClinton ToopiStuart ReardonWGShontayne HapeDanny McGuireSO/FEVinnie AndersonSean LongSH/HBThomas LeuluaiStuart FieldenPRJason CaylessTerry NewtonHKLouis AndersonAdrian MorleyPRRuben Wiki (c)Jamie PeacockSRLogan SwannAndy Farrell (c)SRDavid KidwellPaul SculthorpeLK/LFSonny Bill WilliamsGareth EllisInt.Robbie PaulRyan BaileyInt.Nathan CaylessPaul JohnsonInt.Paul RauhihiIestyn HarrisInt.Ali Lauiti'itiBrian NobleCoachDaniel Anderson #eeeeee 13 November GBR 24–12 Report AUS Tries:Terry NewtonStuart ReardonStuart FieldenKeith SeniorGoals:Andy Farrell (4/4) Tries:Luke RooneyMark O'MeleyGoals:Craig Fitzgibbon (1/1)Brett Kimmorley (1/1) JJB Stadium, Wigan Glen Black NZL 25,004 Great BritainPositionAustraliaPaul WellensFBAnthony MinichielloBrian CarneyWGMatt SingMartin GleesonCEShaun BerriganKeith SeniorCEWillie TongaStuart ReardonWGLuke RooneyDanny McGuireSO/FEScott HillSean LongSH/HBBrett KimmorleyStuart FieldenPRShane WebckeTerry NewtonHKDanny Buderus (c)Adrian MorleyPRPetero CivonicevaJamie PeacockSRCraig FitzgibbonAndy Farrell (c)SRNathan HindmarshPaul SculthorpeLK/LFTonie CarrollGareth EllisInt.Craig WingRyan BaileyInt.Andrew RyanPaul JohnsonInt.Willie MasonIestyn HarrisInt.Mark O'MeleyBrian NobleCoachWayne Bennett #eeeeee 20 November GBR 26–24 Report NZL Tries:Keith SeniorBrian Carney (2)Andy FarrellPaul JohnsonGoals:Andy Farrell (3/5) Tries:Vinnie AndersonNigel VaganaAlex ChanShontayne HapeGoals:Brent Webb (4/5) KC Stadium, Hull Tim Mander AUS 23,377 Great BritainPositionNew ZealandPaul WellensFBBrent WebbBrian CarneyWGFrancis MeliMartin GleesonCENigel VaganaKeith SeniorCEClinton ToopiStuart ReardonWGShontayne HapeIestyn HarrisSO/FEVinnie AndersonDanny McGuireSH/HBThomas LeuluaiStuart FieldenPRJason CaylessMatt DiskinHKLouis AndersonAdrian MorleyPRPaul Rauhihi (c)Gareth EllisSRLogan SwannAndy Farrell (c)SRAli Lauiti'itiSean O'LoughlinLK/LFWairangi KoopuMickey HighamInt.Dene HalatauChev WalkerInt.Roy AsotasiPaul JohnsonInt.Nathan CaylessDanny WardInt.Alex ChanBrian NobleCoachDaniel Anderson Tournament standings TeamPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstDifferencePoints Great Britain 43018060+206 Australia 42117260+125 New Zealand 40136495−321 Final #eeeeee 27 November GBR 4–44 Report AUS Tries:Stuart ReardonGoals:Andy Farrell (0/1) Tries:Anthony Minichiello (2)Willie Tonga (2)Matt SingDarren LockyerWillie MasonGoals:Darren Lockyer (6/6)Craig Fitzgibbon (2/2) Elland Road, Leeds 39,120Hughes Ed Great Britain 4 Australia 44: Kangaroos crush Lions' pride The Sunday Times UK 2 Times Newspapers 28 November 2004 http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/article396623.ece https://web.archive.org/web/20110629132747/http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/article396623.ece dead June 29, 2011 6 March 2011 Russell Smith ENG Darren Lockyer Great BritainPositionAustraliaPaul Wellens FBAnthony MinichielloBrian CarneyWGLuke RooneyMartin GleesonCEShaun BerriganKeith SeniorCEWillie TongaStuart ReardonWGMatt SingIestyn HarrisSO/FEDarren Lockyer (c)Sean Long SH/HBBrett KimmorleyStuart FieldenPRShane WebckeTerry NewtonHKDanny BuderusAdrian MorleyPRPetero CivonicevaJamie PeacockSRAndrew RyanAndy Farrell (c)SRNathan HindmarshPaul SculthorpeLF/LKTonie CarrollDanny McGuireInt.Craig WingPaul JohnsonInt.Mark O'MeleyRyan BaileyInt.Craig FitzgibbonSean O'LoughlinInt.Willie MasonBrian NobleCoachWayne Bennett Player statistics Top point scorersPlayerTeamTGFGPts1Darren LockyerAustralia2100282Luke RooneyAustralia600243Andy FarrellGreat Britain190224Brent WebbNew Zealand180205Stuart ReardonGreat Britain40016 Top try scorersPlayerTeamT1Luke RooneyAustralia62Stuart ReardonGreat Britain43Anthony MinichielloAustralia3Willie TongaAustraliaBrian CarneyGreat BritainVinnie AndersonNew Zealand Non-series Tests During the series, Australia and New Zealand both played an additional test match against France. 2004-11-12 France 20–24 New Zealand Stade d'Albert Domec, Carcassonne 8000 2004-11-21 France 30–52 Australia Stade Ernest Wellon, Toulouse 10,000 Additional Matches A one-off match was also played between an ANZAC side made up of touring Australian and New Zealand players and a Cumbria side.Three-Try Heroes Whitehaven News, 29 October 2004. Accessed 2009-08-14. Archived 2009-08-16.Fans to meet Anzacs players Allerdale Borough Council, 6 October 2004. Accessed 2009-08-14. Archived 2009-08-16.Kimmorley to captain Anzac team October 2004 AAP 2004-10-27 Cumbria 12–64 ANZAC Combination Derwent Park, Workington 4,203 On their way back to Australia just four days after the Tri-Nations Final, the Kangaroos played a match, known as the Liberty Bell Cup against the USA at the Franklin Field in Philadelphia. Played in quarters instead of halves, and on a synthetic field that was the size of a Grid iron field, the American's shocked the Australians by racing to an 18–0 lead nearing half time and actually went into the long break with a 24–6 lead. They managed to keep their lead until late in the game when the fitness of the Australians, who had bombed numerous try scoring opportunities through the game, told and the Kangaroos overhauled the home team to win 36–24.USA vs Australia 1st half 2004-12-1 USA 24–36 AUS Franklin Field, Philadelphia 4,500 References External links 2004 Tri-Nations, Information Tri-Nations Category:Rugby League Tri-Nations Tri Tri Category:International rugby league competitions hosted by the United Kingdom