1988 Great Britain Lions tour

National rugby team tour April 2022 1988 Great Britain Lions tour 22 May 1988 – 19 July 1988 Les Bettinson Mal Reilly Ellery Hanley Paul Loughlin (90) Martin Offiah (19) 18 11 0 7 5 2 0 3 PNG 1 1 0 0 AUS 3 1 0 2 NZL 1 0 0 1 1984 1990 The 1988 Great Britain Lions tour was the Great Britain national rugby league team's 18th tour of Australasia and took place from May to July 1988. It started with a Test match against Papua New Guinea before the best-of-three series against Australia for the Ashes title, and finally a Test against New Zealand. Some of these matches counted toward the ongoing 1985–1988 World Cup tournament. An additional 13 matches were played against local club and representative sides from each host nation. Background The tour took place after Britain's 1987–88 Rugby Football League season. A 16-man British press party - the largest ever - accompanied the team through Papua New Guinea, Australia and New Zealand.Heads Ian Apart from the Cans, the Original Concept is alive and kicking http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news880601_0328_8037 14 February 2014 The Sydney Morning Herald 1 June 1988 Touring squad Mal Reilly was the British team's coach. The assistant coach was British Amateur Rugby League Association (BARLA) and RFL Coaching Director Phil Larder. The tour manager was Les Bettinson. The touring side's captain was Ellery Hanley, who was signed by Sydney club the Balmain Tigers to play the remaining rounds of the 1988 NSWRFL season once his representative commitments were fulfilled.MacDonald John Tigers sign Hanley for last Rounds http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news880629_0300_5228 16 February 2014 The Sydney Morning Herald 29 June 1988 It was also announced during the tour that Kevin Ward, who had played in Manly-Warringah's 1987 premiership winning team, would rejoin the Sea Eagles for the remainder of their season once the tour was completed.Tait Paul Ward's Return to lift Manly http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news880630_0254_6026 17 February 2014 The Sydney Morning Herald 30 June 1988 An initial 23-man squad for the tour was selected in April 1988, with an additional three players to be selected from a "train-on" squad.Williams on verge of tour https://www.proquest.com/docview/186879834 The Guardian 6 Apr 1988 London 15 186879834 subscription Andy Goodway withdrew from the tour due to "business commitments", and was replaced by Roy Haggerty.Fitzpatrick Paul Palpitations over Pacific tour as Goodway goes thataway https://www.proquest.com/docview/186934264 The Guardian 23 Apr 1988 London 15 186934264 subscription Des Drummond was removed from the squad after allegedly punching a spectator who rushed onto the pitch shouting racial abuse during the British season.Tony Collins Rugby League in Twentieth Century Britain: A Social and Cultural History 2006 Routledge UK 160 9781134221455 https://books.google.com/books?id=RweAAgAAQBAJ Carl Gibson was selected as his replacement.Fitzpatrick Paul Gibson's tour ticket https://www.proquest.com/docview/186841892 The Guardian 14 May 1988 London 15 186841892 subscription Steve Hampson withdrew due to injury,Edwards and Hampson drop out https://www.proquest.com/docview/186834655 The Guardian 3 June 1988 London 23 186834655 subscription and Joe Lydon was dropped for allegedly assaulting a spectator.Fitzpatrick Paul Tour pair banned https://www.proquest.com/docview/186850433 The Guardian 13 May 1988 London 20 186850433 subscription Name Position Club Apps Tests Tries Goals Drop goals Points Notes Kevin Beardmore Forward Castleford 9 4 0 0 0 0 Brian Case Forward Wigan 8 2 0 0 0 0 Lee Crooks Lee Crooks (rugby league) Forward Leeds 5 0 0 5 0 10 Injuries Lee Crooks, Paul Dixon and Andy Platt all returned home from the tour early due to injuries. They were replaced by Richard Eyres and John Joyner.Fitzpatrick Paul Crooks joins the crocks https://www.proquest.com/docview/186867746 The Guardian 1 July 1988 London 17 186867746 subscription Andy Currier Forward Widnes 5 0 3 5 0 22 Schofield Garry Schofield was ruled out of the rest of the tour after being injured against the Combined Brisbane team. Andy Currier was called up as a replacement.Fitzpatrick Paul Currier fills the Schofield gap https://www.proquest.com/docview/186880227 The Guardian 17 June 1988 London 21 186880227 subscription Paul Dixon Paul Dixon (rugby league) Forward Halifax 8 3 1 0 0 4 Injuries Shaun Edwards Half Wigan 1 1 0 0 0 0 Edwards Shaun Edwards suffered a knee injury in the Test against Papua New Guinea, and was replaced by Darren Wright.Wright covers for Edwards https://www.proquest.com/docview/186851876 The Guardian 26 May 1988 London 15 186851876 subscription Richard Eyres Forward Widnes 3 0 1 0 0 4 Injuries Karl Fairbank Forward Bradford Northern 10 0 6 0 0 24 Mike Ford Mike Ford (rugby) Half Oldham 7 0 5 0 0 20 Phil Ford Phil Ford (rugby) Back Bradford Northern 13 5 9 1 0 38 Carl Gibson Back Leeds 10 0 2 0 0 8 Henderson Gill Wing Wigan 12 4 7 0 0 28 Andy Gregory Half Wigan 8 5 0 0 0 0 Mike Gregory Forward Warrington 10 5 5 0 0 20 Paul Groves Paul Groves (rugby league) Forward St Helens 8 0 1 0 0 4 Roy Haggerty Forward St Helens 7 0 0 0 0 0 Ellery Hanley (c) Utility Wigan 11 5 8 0 0 32 David Hulme David Hulme (rugby league) Half Widnes 13 5 1 0 0 4 Paul Hulme Forward Widnes 7 3 0 0 0 0 Medley Paul Medley took no further part in the tour after being injured against Manly-Warringah. He was replaced by Paul Hulme.Fitzpatrick Paul Injuries spoil Britain's big night https://www.proquest.com/docview/186876658 The Guardian 18 June 1988 London 11 186876658 subscription John Joyner Utility Castleford 3 0 0 0 0 0 Injuries Paul Loughlin Back St Helens 13 5 1 43 0 90 Paul Medley Forward Leeds 5 1 3 0 0 12 Medley Martin Offiah Wing Widnes 13 4 19 0 0 76 Andy Platt Forward St Helens 5 2 0 0 0 0 Injuries Roy Powell Roy Powell (rugby league, born 1965) Forward Leeds 14 4 1 0 0 4 Garry Schofield Back Leeds 5 2 5 1 0 22 Schofield David Stephenson rugby league, born 1958 Back Leeds 11 4 1 13 0 30 Hugh Waddell Hugh Waddell (rugby league) Forward Oldham 13 2 0 0 0 0 Kevin Ward Kevin Ward (rugby league) Forward Castleford 10 5 1 0 0 4 Ian Wilkinson Ian Wilkinson (rugby league) Back Leeds 6 0 0 0 0 0 Darren Wright Darren Wright (rugby league) Back Widnes 8 2 0 0 0 0 Edwards Papua New Guinea The Lions played only two games in Papua New Guinea, winning both of them. #eeeeee Sunday, 22 May PNG GBR 22 – 42 Papua New Guinea vs Great Britain 3 Tries: Dairi Kovae (2) Arnold Krewanty Isaac Rop 3 Goals: Bal Numapo (3) 7 Tries: Henderson Gill (2) Garry Schofield (2) Mike Gregory Paul Medley David Stephenson Goals: Paul Loughlin (7) Lloyd Robson Oval, Port Moresby 12,1071988 Test Match: Papua New Guinea 22 Great Britain 42 http://wigan.rlfans.com/fusion_pages/index.php?page_id=1200 Cherry & White rlfans.com 14 February 2014 Greg McCallum AUS _redborder _Vwidered _redborder _hoops_red FFFF00 FFFF00 FFFF00 FF0000 000000 Papua New Guinea _GBRL _GBR1985 _blue_stripes2 _red_stripes2 _britishlions12 FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 0000FF 0000FF Great Britain FB 1 Dairi KovaeRW 2 Kepi SaeaCE 3 Mea MoreaCE 4 Bal Numapo (c)LW 5 Arnold KrewantyFE 6 Darius HailiHB 7 Tony KilaPR 8 Isaac RopHK 9 Michael MatmilloPR 10 Yer BomSR 11 Mathias KombraSR 12 Tuiyo EveiLK 13 Haoda KouoruSubstitutions:IC 14 Thomas RombukIC 15 Ngala LapanCoach:NZL Barry Wilson FB 1 Paul LoughlinRW 2 Phil FordCE 3 Garry SchofieldCE 4 David StephensonLW 5 Henderson GillSO 6 Shaun EdwardsSH 7 Andy GregoryPR 8 Kevin WardHK 9 Kevin BeardmorePR 10 Brian CaseSR 11 Paul MedleySR 12 Mike GregoryLF 13 Ellery Hanley (c)Substitutions:IC 14 David HulmeIC 15 Paul DixonCoach:ENG Mal Reilly The result of this match counted towards the 1985–1988 World Cup tournament, the final of which was to be played later in the year. The first Test of the tour was played in 38 degree heat with fans clustered in trees and clinging to lights around the ground.Heads Ian Peard's Solutions may provea little lightweight http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?&docID=news880526_0318_4914 14 February 2014 The Sydney Morning Herald 26 May 1988 21-year-old Shaun Edwards, the youngest member of the touring party, damaged his knee after six minutes of the match and it was feared that he would miss the rest of the tour.Tait Paul British Tourists impress Bellew http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news880526_0320_6701 14 February 2014 The Sydney Morning Herald 26 May 1988 By half time Great Britain were leading 28–6. Garry Schofield scored his 17th try in 18 Test matches for Great Britain, and captain Ellery Hanley made three try-saving tackles.Schofield too hot for PNG http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news880522_0273_6126 14 February 2014 22 May 1988 After the match Edwards was flown to Sydney to undergo surgery on his knee's cartilage due to the injury he sustained while playing in this match. Tuesday, 24 May Highland Division Brothers-Valleys 16 18 – 36 Great Britain 16 Great Britain 3 Tries:Kool (2)Pokana3 Goals:Kamiak 7 Tries:Martin Offiah (3)Phil Ford (2)Garry Schofield6 Goals:Lee Crooks (5)Garry Schofield Lae Oval 3,270 Graham Aunui Hugh WaddellThree Tries by Offiah http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news880524_0315_6958 14 February 2014 The Sydney Morning Herald 24 May 1988 Australia The Australian leg of the tour took place in the midst of the 1988 NSWRFL season as well as the 1988 State of Origin series. In 1988 Australia was also celebrating its national bicentenary.Annual Report 1988 Australian Rugby Football League Australia 8 https://secure.ausport.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/96878/Australian_Rugby_Football_League_Annual_Report_1988.pdf The tour's itinerary, which involved short periods between matches, making it tough for the visitors, was designed by the Australian Rugby League but agreed to by the British.Clarkson Alan Reilly's Agony http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news880625_0069_3766 17 February 2014 The Sun-Herald 25 June 1988 The Ashes series attracted just 67,554 to the three tests, with the dead rubber third game attracting just 15,944 to the Sydney Football Stadium. The second Ashes test against Australia at Lang Park in Brisbane drew the tour's highest attendance of 27,130 while the game against reigning Sydney premiers Manly-Warringah attracted the highest non-test attendance of the tour with 21,131. The total Ashes series attendance was 7,926 less than had attended the 1984 series played in Australia and was 34,006 less than the record breaking series played in England during the 1986 Kangaroo Tour. It was also easily the lowest ever attended Ashes series played in Australia since 1910 which attracted 60,000 fans. Test Venues The three Ashes series tests took place at the following venues. Two games were played in Sydney at the new Sydney Football Stadium which had replaced the Sydney Cricket Ground as the main rugby league venue in Sydney. Sydney Brisbane Sydney Football Stadium Lang Park Capacity: 40,000 Capacity: 32,500 200px 200px Friday, 27 May North Queensland Cairns 16 16 – 66 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Tries: Filosi (2), House Goals: Worth (1) Conlan (1) Tries: Martin Offiah (4), Mike Ford (3), Phil Ford (2), Paul Medley (2), Paul Dixon Goals: David Stephenson (8) Phil Ford (1) Cairns Showgrounds, Cairns 5,500 Barry Gomersall North Queensland: Namok, Gagai, Taylor, Turia, Curry, Worth, Filosi, Colwell, Bax, McAskill, House, Dalley, Greenwood. Res - Ernest, Conlan Great Britain: Phil Ford, Paul Medley, Carl Gibson, David Stephenson, Martin Offiah, David Hulme, Mike Ford, Brian Case, Paul Groves, Roy Powell, Karl Fairbank, Paul Dixon, Andy Platt (c). Res - Roy Haggerty Wednesday, 1 June 15:00 Newcastle Knights Newcastle 16 12 – 28 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Tries: Brett Shore, Tony Kemp, Glenn Miller Goals: Tries: Martin Offiah (2), Ellery Hanley (2), Kevin Ward Goals: Paul Loughlin (4) Newcastle International Sports Centre, Newcastle 8,970MacDonald John Tourists fail to exhibit Defence and Discipline http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news880601_0305_0176 14 February 2014 The Sydney Morning Herald 1 June 1988 Greg McCallum _redborder _Knights1988 _redborder _2 red stripes 0000FF 0000FF 0000FF 0000FF 0000FF Newcastle Knights _GBR1985 _band_red FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 0000FF 0000FF Great Britain FB 1Glenn FrendoLW 2Troy ClarkeCE 3Jeff DoyleCE 4Tony KempRW 5Glenn MillerFE 6Robbie McCormackHB 7Steve FulmerLK 8Mark GlanvilleSR 9Sam Stewart (c)SR 10Michael McKiernanPR 11David ThorneHK 12Tony TownsendPR 13Brett ShoreSubstitutions:IC 14Steve WaltersIC 15Scott CarterCoach:AUS Allan McMahon FB 1 Paul LoughlinRW 2 Henderson GillCE 3 Carl GibsonCE 4 Darren WrightLW 5 Martin OffiahSO 6 Ellery Hanley (c)SH 7 Andy GregoryPR 8 Kevin WardHK 9 Kevin BeardmorePR 10 Hugh WaddellSR 11 Mike GregorySR 12 Paul DixonLF 13 Andy PlattSubstitutions:IC 14IC 15Coach:ENG Mal Reilly The Newcastle Knights, a new team in the NSWRL Premiership in 1988, was rewarded for large early season attendances with a game against the touring Lions. Sunday, 5 June Northern Division Balmain 16 36 – 12 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Tries: Ewan McGrady (2), Chris Cumming, B. Plater, M. Manes Goals: M. Spinks (8) Tries: Henderson Gill, Garry Schofield Goals: Paul Loughlin (2) Scully Park, Tamworth 4,000Hadfield Dave Reilly still confident for Tests http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news880605_0304_8524 14 February 2014 The Sydney Morning Herald 5 June 1988 Barry Priest Ewan McGrady Balmain 16 _thin_blackhoops _blackhoops _thin_blackhoops _hoops_black FF8000 FF8000 FF8000 000000 FF8000 Northern Division _GBR1985 _band_red FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 0000FF 0000FF Great Britain FB 1SpinksLW 2PlaterCE 3GardnerCE 4Matthew RyanRW 5FrenchFE 6Rocky Laurie (c)HB 7Ewan McGradyLK 8MaynesSR 9LavenderSR 10CummingPR 11CotterHK 12MastersPR 13McCannSubstitutions:IC 14McCormackIC 15BriggsCoach: FB 1 Paul LoughlinRW 2 Phil FordCE 3 Garry Schofield (c)CE 4 David StephensonLW 5 Henderson GillSO 6 David HulmeSH 7 Mike FordPR 8 Brian CaseHK 9 Paul GrovesPR 10 Lee CrooksSR 11 Roy PowellSR 12 Paul MedleyLF 13 Roy HaggertySubstitutions:IC 14IC 15 Karl FairbankCoach:ENG Mal Reilly The Northern Division side, captained by former NSW, South Sydney and Eastern Suburbs five-eighth Rocky Laurie, gave the tourists their first defeat, and a heavy defeat at that. Also playing for Northern Division was future NSWRL Rothmans Medal winner with Canterbury-Bankstown, Moree Boomerangs HB Ewan McGrady who crossed for two tries and future Canterbury premiership winning centre Matthew Ryan. The game became known as "Black Sunday" for the Lions who went down 36-12. According to media reports, after the game Mal Reilly locked his team in the dressing room and upbraided them for 20 minutes before the media were allowed in.McGregor Adrian Simply The Best: The 1990 Kangaroos 1991 University of Queensland Press Qld 0-7022-2370-0 55 The Fall and Rise of England Tuesday, 7 June Manly-Warringah Manly 16 30 – 0 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Tries: Ian Gately, Mark Pocock, Geoff Toovey, Charlie Haggett, Cliff Lyons Goals: Tim Dwyer (5/5) Tries: Goals: Brookvale Oval, Sydney 21,131MacDonald John Manly maul the Tourists http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news880607_0188_8185 16 February 2014 The Sydney Morning Herald 7 June 1988 Francis Desplas FRA Geoff Toovey Manly 16 _manly _2whitestripes 800000 800000 800000 FFFFFF 800000 Manly-Warringah _GBR1985 _band_red FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 0000FF 0000FF Great Britain FB 1Tim DwyerLW 2Stuart DavisCE 3Joe RopatiCE 4Darrell WilliamsRW 5Greg AustinFE 6Cliff LyonsHB 7Geoff TooveyLK 8Des HaslerSR 9Noel Cleal (c)SR 10Mark PocockPR 11Mark BrokenshireHK 12Charlie HaggettPR 13Ian GatelySubstitutions:IC 14Paul ShawIC 15Glenn RyanCoach:AUS Bob Fulton FB 1 Phil FordRW 2 Carl GibsonCE 3 Ian WilkinsonCE 4 Darren WrightLW 5 Martin OffiahSO 6 David StephensonSH 7 David HulmePR 8 Hugh WaddellHK 9 Paul GrovesPR 10 Roy PowellSR 11 Karl FairbankSR 12 Paul MedleyLF 13 Andy Platt (c)Substitutions:IC 14 Roy HaggertyIC 15 Lee CrooksCoach:ENG Mal Reilly Although facing the Lions mid-week side which still included test players Andy Platt, Martin Offiah, Phil Ford, Carl Gibson, David Hulme and Roy Powell, Manly went into the game missing regular first grade players in lock forward Paul Vautin, centre Michael O'Connor and prop forward Phil Daley (Australian test players rested before the first test four days later), while fullback Dale Shearer, winger David Ronson and hooker Mal Cochrane were all unavailable due to injury. In the absence of usual team captain Vautin, the defending Winfield Cup premiers were captained by 1986 Kangaroo Tourist and 10 test veteran Noel Cleal who had a point to prove after being a shock omission from the Australian and NSW sides (the Lions camp and the English media following the team was reportedly dumbfounded at Cleal's non-selection). In front of a vocal Brookvale Oval crowd of 21,131, the largest non-test attendance of the tour and the 3rd highest tour attendance outside only the first and second Ashes tests, the makeshift Sea Eagles side put the tourists to the sword, running out five tries to nil winners. Manly's teenage halfback Geoff Toovey, playing only his third game of top grade football, capped a man-of-the-match performance scoring one of his sides tries. The match saw the first time that former test rivals and teammates in Manly's 1972 and 1973 premiership wins Bob Fulton (Manly) and Mal Reilly (Great Britain) would coach against each other. For the Lions, their captain on the night Andy Platt was far and away their best player with the rest showing little form heading into the first test just 4 days later. After Cliff Lyons crossed for Manly's 5th try in just 60th minute, the game descended into a scrappy contest as fatigue and high frustrations for the Lions resulted in Mark Brokenshire (Manly) and Roy Haggerty (GB) each getting 10 minutes in the sin-bin for foul play. For Manly, Toovey, Lyons, Cleal and Des Hasler (playing at lock) led the way for the 30–0 win while fullback Tim Dwyer capped a fine night kicking 5 goals from 5 attempts.Manly-Warringah vs Great Britain 1988 The game was refereed by Frenchman Francis Desplas who would be the referee for all three tests of the Ashes series. Although not playing the game, Mal Reilly allowed Lions prop forward Kevin Ward who had played in Manly's 1987 Grand Final winning team (and would again link with Manly once the tour ended), to take the toss of the coin in front of his 'home' fans despite Andy Platt captaining the side. The scheduling of the game against the reigning Sydney premiers only four days out from the first test drew criticism from Lions management and the British press who were covering the tour. 1st Ashes Test The Ashes series was styled the 'Winfield Test series' due to sponsorship from Winfield cigarettes. The first game was the 100th rugby league test between the two sides. Andrew Ettingshausen, Peter Jackson, Tony Currie, Sam Backo, Phil Daley and Gary Belcher were selected to make their Test match debuts for Australia. Largely thanks to their 3-0 domination of the State of Origin series, Queensland players dominated in the Australian forward pack with Manly's Phil Daley the only NSW player in the starting six. Both Blues skipper Wayne Pearce and Noel Cleal were shock omissions while Wally Fullerton-Smith (second row) and Greg Conescu (hooker) were recalled for their first tests since 1984 and 1985 respectively.MacDonald John Changes to Test Team unlikely - Hammerton http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news880615_0306_6752 17 February 2014 The Sydney Morning Herald 15 June 1988 The absence through injury of several of Great Britain's Test stars meant that several members of their team were playing out of position.Hadfield Dave Toast to Team they left behind http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news880610_0150_8071 16 February 2014 The Sydney Morning Herald 10 June 1988 Following heavy losses to Northern Division and Manly-Warringah in their two games immediately prior to the first test, one unnamed ARL official allegedly remarked that trying to promote a test series with the Great Britain side (who had not won a test against Australia since the second test of the 1978 Kangaroo Tour) was like trying to flog a dead horse. Indeed, this was reflected when only 24,480 attended the first test at the Sydney Football Stadium, with the dead rubber third test at the venue only attracting 15,944 fans, the lowest ever test attendance between the two teams in Sydney. #eeeeee Saturday, 11 June AUS GBR 17 – 6 1st Ashes Test Tries: Peter Jackson (2) Sam Backo Goals: Michael O'Connor (2/5) Field goal: Wally Lewis Try: Ellery Hanley Goals: Paul Loughlin (1/5) Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney 24,480 Francois Desplas FRA Kevin Ward Great Britain 16 _kangaroos _kangaroos1992 _kangaroos _thingoldsides _hoops_gold 023E00 023E00 023E00 023E00 023E00 Australia _GBRL _GBR1985 _blue_stripes2 _red_stripes2 _britishlions12 FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 0000FF 0000FF Great Britain FB 1 Garry JackRW 2 Andrew EttingshausenCE 3 Michael O'ConnorCE 4 Peter JacksonLW 5 Tony CurrieFE 6 Wally Lewis (c)HB 7 Peter SterlingPR 8 Phil DaleyHK 9 Greg ConescuPR 10 Sam BackoSR 11 Wally Fullerton-SmithSR 12 Paul VautinLk 13 Bob LindnerSubstitutions:IC 14 Gary BelcherIC 15 Steve FolkesCoach:AUS Don Furner FB 1 Paul LoughlinRW 2 Phil FordCE 3 Garry SchofieldCE 4 David StephensonLW 5 Martin OffiahSO 6 David HulmeSH 7 Andy GregoryPR 8 Andy PlattHK 9 Kevin BeardmorePR 10 Kevin WardSR 11 Paul DixonSR 12 Mike GregoryLF 13 Ellery Hanley (c)Substitutions:IC 14 Henderson GillIC 15 Roy PowellCoach:ENG Mal Reilly Following a high tackle on British hooker Kevin Beardmore by Australian front rower Phil Daley, Great Britain put the first points on the board with Paul Loughlin's penalty kick from 40 metres out.Thomas Brett By the Clock http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news880611_0199_4283 13 February 2014 The Sun-Herald 11 June 1988 The first try also went to the visitors with Ellery Hanley beating several defenders to score in the corner. Great Britain looked the better team in the first half and were leading 6–0 at the break.Clarkson Alan Pombarded http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news880611_0076_8611 13 February 2014 The Sun-Herald 11 June 1988 After six minutes of the second-half Sam Backo ran on to a Peter Sterling pass to score Australia's first try, although there was doubt around the ball's grounding.Megahey Tony Sideline Eye http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news880611_0077_4052 17 February 2014 The Sun-Herald 11 June 1988 Peter Jackson scored two tries over 11 minutes to give Australia victory. In between these two tries Wally Lewis kicked a field goal. John MacDonald of The Sydney Morning Herald reported that the tourists were not only competitive, but a little unlucky, and that the 17–6 score did not reflect how close they came to winning. He also leveled heavy criticism at the refereeing performance of Francois Desplas, who could not speak English.MacDonald John Great Britain serves up a surprise http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news880612_0159_4591 13 February 2014 The Sydney Morning Herald 12 June 1988 As man-of-the-match, British forward Kevin Ward received $1,000. Great Britain's second-row forward Andy Platt received an injury to his left arm that was expected to see him sidelined for the next two weeks.Clarkson Alan Front row beckons for enforcer Crooks http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news880612_0144_5525 13 February 2014 The Sydney Morning Herald 12 June 1988 Wednesday, 15 June Combined Brisbane St Helens 16 14 – 28 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Tries: Brett McCarthy, Kelly Egan, Gordon Barwick Goals: Peter Coyne (1) Tries: Martin Offiah (2), Garry Schofield, Karl Fairbank, Mike Ford Goals: David Stephenson (4) Lang Park, Brisbane 1,810 Combined Brisbane: Steve Hegarty, Kelly Egan, Brett McCarthy, Cherry, Gordon Barwick, Peter Coyne, Daunt, McIntyre, Holmes, Ponting, Glen Haggath, Ian Stains, Darren Smith. Res - Kevin Langer, White Great Britain: Phil Ford, Henderson Gill, Garry Schofield, Carl Gibson, Ellery Hanley (c), Mike Ford, Brian Case, Paul Groves, Lee Crooks, Roy Powell, Karl Fairbank, Paul Dixon. Res - Martin Offiah, Hugh Waddell In the 20th minute of the match British centre Garry Schofield was assisted from the field with a fractured jaw bone.Hadfield Dave Schofield fractures his Jaw http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news880615_0311_7339 16 February 2014 The Sydney Morning Herald 15 June 1988 Friday, 17 June Central Queensland Central Comets 16 8 – 64 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Tries: Marshall Leisha Goals: D Weinert (2) Tries: Karl Fairbank (3), Martin Offiah (3), Ellery Hanley (2), Carl Gibson (2), Roy Powell Goals: Paul Loughlin (10) Browne Park, Rockhampton 4,418 L. Crane Central Queensland: Crow, Miller, Peter White, Paul White, Hinricks, Iles, Upkett, Olsson, Emmert, Weinert, Leisha, Duff, Brazier. Great Britain: Paul Loughlin, Carl Gibson, Ian Wilkinson, Darren Wright, Martin Offiah, Ellery Hanley (c), David Hulme, Kevin Ward, Kevin Beardmore, Hugh Waddell, Roy Powell, Karl Fairbank, Roy Haggerty. Res - Lee Crooks, Henderson Gill British prop Lee Crooks injured his shoulder in this match putting him in doubt for the remainder of the Ashes series. Winning the scrums 11-2, Great Britain had a wealth of possession and exploited it ruthlessly. The Capras' only try came from Black Water Devils second-rower Marshall Leisha during the last ten minutes.Hadfield Dave Injured Crooks in doubt for 2nd Test http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news880617_0168_5953 14 February 2014 The Sydney Morning Herald 17 June 1988 Wednesday, 22 June Toowoomba / S-E Queensland Toowoomba 16 12 – 28 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Tries: Claney, Johnson Goals: Dwyer (2) Tries: Ellery Hanley (2), Mike Gregory (2), Phil Ford Goals: Paul Loughlin (4) Athletic Oval, Toowoomba 3,874 Tim Bliss Toowoomba / S-E Queensland: Weribone, Clevin, Blake, Pratt, Stower, Clancy, Smith, Dwyer, M. Cook, Sutoon, Buckle, Johnson, Sullivan. Res - Terry Cook, Neale Great Britain: Paul Loughlin, Henderson Gill, David Stephenson, Phil Ford, Martin Offiah, Ellery Hanley (c), David Hulme, Kevin Ward, Kevin Beardmore, Paul Dixon, Karl Fairbank, Roy Powell, Mike Gregory. Saturday, 25 June Wide Bay St George 16 0 – 14 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Tries: Goals: Tries: Andy Currier, Martin Offiah, Mike Ford Goals: Paul Loughlin (1) Albert Park, Gympie 2,310 Russell Leis Wide Bay: Ovens, Templeman, Kirby, Lalli, Kinsela, Jones, Ward, Reddacliff, Gerrard, McGrath, Sempf, Schulte, March. Res - Graving, Ryan Great Britain: Ian Wilkinson, Carl Gibson, Andy Currier, Darren Wright, Henderson Gill, Mike Ford, Paul Hulme, Brian Case, Paul Groves, Hugh Waddell, Roy Powell, Karl Fairbank, Roy Haggerty. Res - Paul Loughlin, Martin Offiah 2nd Ashes Test The Australians made two changes to the side that won the first test in Sydney. Wayne Pearce earned a recall at lock with Bob Lindner moving to the bench in place of Steve Folkes. Injuries again forced Mal Reilly into changing his side for the second test. Garry Schofield's broken jaw saw Phil Ford moved to the centres with Henderson Gill recalled onto the wing. Captain Ellery Hanley moved from lock to the centres in place of David Stephenson with Mike Gregory coming in at lock forward. Andy Platt dropped from the front row to the back row with Roy Powell coming into prop. Darren Wright and Paul Hulme were the new players on the bench. Match commentary was provided by Darrell Eastlake and supercoach Jack Gibson. #eeeeee Tuesday, 28 June AUS GBR 34 – 14 2nd Ashes Test Tries: Sam Backo Andrew Ettingshausen Peter Jackson Wally Lewis Michael O'Connor Wayne Pearce Goals: Michael O'Connor (5) Tries: Phil Ford Martin Offiah Goals: Paul Loughlin (3) Lang Park, Brisbane 27,130 Francois Desplas FRA Wally Lewis Australia 16 _kangaroos _kangaroos1992 _kangaroos _thingoldsides _hoops_gold 023E00 023E00 023E00 023E00 023E00 Australia _GBR1985 FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 0000FF 0000FF Great Britain FB 1 Garry JackLW 2 Tony CurrieCE 3 Michael O'ConnorCE 4 Peter JacksonRW 5 Andrew EttingshausenFE 6 Wally Lewis (c)HB 7 Peter SterlingPR 8 Phil DaleyHK 9 Greg ConescuPR 10 Sam BackoSR 11 Wally Fullerton-SmithSR 12 Paul VautinLK 13 Wayne PearceSubstitutions:IC 14 Gary BelcherIC 15 Bob LindnerCoach:AUS Don Furner FB 1 Paul LoughlinRW 2 Henderson GillCE 3 Phil FordCE 4 Ellery Hanley (c)LW 5 Martin OffiahSO 6 David HulmeSH 7 Andy GregoryPR 8 Kevin WardHK 9 Kevin BeardmorePR 10 Roy PowellSR 11 Paul DixonSR 12 Andy PlattLF 13 Mike GregorySubstitutions:IC 14 Darren WrightIC 15 Paul HulmeCoach:ENG Mal Reilly On Lang Park's electronic scoreboard the message "Bullfrog - shame our favourite No 7 isn't here" was displayed in a reference to Queensland halfback Allan Langer being overlooked for selection by Kangaroos team manager Peter Moore in favour of Peter Sterling.John MacDonald and Brad Forrest Victorious Lewis slams 'Headhunters' http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news880628_0268_4573 16 February 2014 The Sydney Morning Herald 28 June 1988 The tourists got first points with a penalty kick. After playing the ball three quarters of the way towards Great Britain's line Australians moved the ball through the hands out to left centre Michael O'Connor who broke through the defence and scored the first try. Australia's next try came in the twentieth minute when Wally Lewis chip kicked the ball ahead for himself, re-gathered it and passed it Peter Jackson who crossed untouched and scored behind the uprights.Masters Roy Iron Mike inspires Wally's knock-out Blow http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news880628_0269_1014 16 February 2014 The Sydney Morning Herald 28 June 1988 O'Connor successfully converted his try taking the score to 14–4 in favour of the hosts. After playing the ball around mid field the Australians kept the ball alive with a total of nine passes, the last of which was to Andrew Ettingshausen on the right wing who beat Martin Offiah to dive over in the corner. O'Connor's conversion attempt hit the upright so the half time score remained at 18–4. After the break Great Britain were playing the ball within their own half of the field when Ellery Hanley got it at first receiver and ran himself, splitting the defence and racing into Australia's half where he passed to Ford who ran the remaining forty metres to score beneath the uprights. Sam Backo then scored a close range try, running from dummy-half and forcing his way over the line. Again playing the ball close to Great Britain's line Australia scored from dummy half once more when Wayne Pearce dived over. Playing the ball just inside Great Britain's half the Australians continued up-field, evading tacklers and passing to support players, the last of whom was Wally Lewis who ran the remaining metres to score untouched. Five minutes from full-time Andy Gregory was sent to the sin-bin for 10 minutes—effectively for the remainder of the game—after another high tackle on Ettingshausen. By winning this match Australia successfully defended their Ashes title. The Poms' excessive aggression was seen as costing them the match. Criticism of French referee Desplas also continued.Heads Ian Test is too big for one Man - The Ref http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news880629_0298_4442 16 February 2014 The Sydney Morning Herald 29 June 1988 Sunday, 3 July Western Division Ireland 16 26 – 28 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Tries: Moy, Michael Peachy, Mark Smith, Wilfred Williams Goals: Robert Clark (5) Tries: Martin Offiah (2), Paul Groves, Ellery Hanley, Andy Currier Goals: Andy Currier (4) Wade Park, Orange 3,520 Phil Robinson Western Division: Frail, Wilfred Williams, Casey, Mark Smith, Newman, Clark, Douglas, Gibson, Luke, McAnally, Fitzgerald, Michael Peachy, Moy. Res - Stammers, Batty Great Britain: Ian Wilkinson, Carl Gibson, Andy Currier, Darren Wright, Martin Offiah, Ellery Hanley (c), Mike Ford, Brian Case, Paul Groves, Hugh Waddell, Karl Fairbank, Paul Hulme, Mike Gregory. With Great Britain leading 26–10 with 20 minutes to go, the local forwards rallied strongly to give the Lions a fright.Hadfield Dave Selectors stick with Test Team http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news880703_0270_9290 17 February 2014 The Sydney Morning Herald 3 July 1988 Tuesday, 5 July President's XIII Australia 16 24 – 16 Great Britain 16 Great Britain Tries: Steve O'Brien, Glenn Lazarus, Greg Alexander, Mal Meninga, Graeme Bradley Goals: Mal Meninga (2/6) Tries: Phil Ford (2), Mike Gregory Goals: Paul Loughlin (2/3) Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan 6,037 Eddie Ward AUS David Trewhella Australia 16 _PresidentsXIII1988 _thingoldsides _hoops_gold FFD700 FFD700 FFD700 023E00 023E00 President's XIII _GBR1985 _band_red FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 0000FF 0000FF Great Britain FB 1 Phil BlakeLW 2 Steve O'BrienCE 3 Mal MeningaCE 4 Graeme BradleyRW 5 Adam O'NeillFE 6 Greg FlorimoHB 7 Greg AlexanderLK 8 David TrewhellaSR 9 Mark GeyerSR 10 Gavin MillerPR 11 David GillespieHK 12 Mario Fenech (c)PR 13 Glenn LazarusSubstitutions:IC 14 Steve RobinsonIC 15 Ian GatelyCoach:AUS Don Furner FB 1 Phil FordRW 2 Carl GibsonCE 3 Paul LoughlinCE 4 Darren WrightLW 5 Andy CurrierSO 6 David HulmeSH 7 Andy GregoryLF 8 John JoynerSR 9 Richard EyresSR 10 Mike Gregory (c)PR 11 Roy PowellHK 12 Kevin BeardmorePR 13 Kevin WardSubstitutions:IC 14 Paul HulmeIC 15 Hugh WaddellCoach:ENG Mal Reilly After playing the entire tour using the international numbers for the forwards (i.e. props with 8 and 10, loose forward with 13), Great Britain used the old standard still used in Australia until the end of the year with the props in 11 and 13, loose forward with 8.President's XIII vs Great Britain highlights The Don Furner coached President's XIII led 14–2 after 22 minutes thanks to tries by Steve O'Brien, Glenn Lazarus and 1986 Kangaroo tourist Greg Alexander. But after a second half try to Mal Meninga (who had an off day with the boot, kicking only 2 of his 6 attempts at goal), the Lions brought it back to 18–16 thanks to 2 tries from Welsh fullback Phil Ford and one to captain Mike Gregory plus the more accurate goal kicking of St Helens centre Paul Loughlin in the increasingly muddy conditions at the Seiffert Oval, the home ground of the Canberra Raiders. However, a late try to Penrith centre Graeme Bradley put the game beyond the reach of the tourists.MacDonald John President's Clean-up halted by the Mud http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news880705_0250_3035 13 February 2014 The Sydney Morning Herald 5 July 1988 South Sydney's Mario Fenech, playing at hooker, was given the honour of captaining the President's XIII. The President's XIII was a side selected by Australian Rugby League President, Ken Arthurson. 3rd Ashes Test This match also counted toward the result of the 1985–1988 World Cup tournament. Australia were considered favourites, having won the past fifteen consecutive test matches. Great Britain's chances were also lessened by the squad missing the likes of Shaun Edwards, Kevin Beardmore, Steve Hampson, Andy Platt, Garry Schofield, Joe Lydon, Lee Crooks and Andy Goodway for one reason or another, and some players taking to the field not fully fit. It was the debut of Paul Hulme and Hugh Waddell in the front row.de la Rivière Richard Brits Bounce Back http://richarddelariviere.co.uk/?p=653 1 May 2011 Thirteen 2005 26 August 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110826044925/http://richarddelariviere.co.uk/?p=653 dead The match was broadcast by the Nine network with commentary from Darrell Eastlake and Jack Gibson - but it was a delayed telecast at 8.30pm. #eeeeee Saturday, 9 July AUS GBR 12 – 26 3rd Ashes Test Tries: Wally Lewis Sam Backo Goals: Michael O'Connor (2/2) Tries: Henderson Gill (2) Martin Offiah Phil Ford Mike Gregory Goals: Paul Loughlin (3/5) Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney 15,944 Francis Desplas FRA Andy Gregory Great Britain 16 _kangaroos _kangaroos1992 _kangaroos _thingoldsides _hoops_gold 023E00 023E00 023E00 023E00 023E00 Australia _GBRL _GBR1985 _blue_stripes2 _red_stripes2 _britishlions12 FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 0000FF 0000FF Great Britain FB 1 Garry JackRW 2 Andrew EttingshausenCE 3 Michael O'ConnorCE 4 Peter JacksonLW 5 Tony CurrieFE 6 Wally Lewis (c)HB 7 Peter SterlingPR 8 Martin BellaHK 9 Greg ConescuPR 10 Sam BackoSR 11 Wally Fullerton-SmithSR 12 Paul VautinLK 13 Wayne PearceSubstitutions:IC 14 Gary BelcherIC 15 Bob LindnerCoach:AUS Don Furner FB 1 Phil FordRW 2 Henderson GillCE 3 David StephensonCE 4 Paul LoughlinLW 5 Martin OffiahSO 6 David HulmeSH 7 Andy GregoryPR 8 Kevin WardHK 9 Paul HulmePR 10 Hugh WaddellSR 11 Mike GregorySR 12 Roy PowellLF 13 Ellery Hanley (c)Substitutions:IC 14 Brian CaseIC 15 Darren WrightCoach:ENG Mal Reilly Early in the match Great Britain were disallowed a try when Henderson Gill dived onto an Andy Gregory bomb which was not secured by the Australian fullback.Skinner Steve How they did it https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=USpWAAAAIBAJ&pg=2139,8688000 1 May 2011 The Sun-Herald 10 July 1988 The Kangaroos then had chances to score at the other end of the field, but the British defence held strong. The first try of the match would go to the visitors when, playing the ball inside Australia's twenty-two, they strung some passes together, getting the ball out to Martin Offiah who dove over the line on the right wing. The conversion attempt was missed so the score was 0–4 with over three quarters of the match still to be played. A few minutes later Great Britain were again on the attack in Australia's territory and keeping the ball alive, their scrum half back Andy Gregory darting about elusively before passing it to Ford who stepped and weaved his way amongst the defenders to dash through and score near the uprights. The conversion was successful, giving Great Britain a 0–10 lead. Shortly before half-time Australia suffered a major setback when their halfback Peter Sterling was forced off with a dislocated shoulder after being driven into the turf in a tackle by Roy Powell.Clarkson Alan 'Patched up' Pom Heroes http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news880709_0085_0920 The Sun-Herald Fairfax 13 February 2014 No more points were scored in the first half, so this was the score at the break. Australia scored first in the second half after winning a scrum against the feed within Great Britain's twenty-two. Working the ball up close to the uprights, their captain Wally Lewis got it at first receiver and ran it into the defence, wrestling his way through to the tryline where he reached out and put it down beneath the black dot. The try was successfully converted, so the score was 6–10 in favour of the Lions. Great Britain then extended their lead after working the ball up into an attacking position where Andy Gregory chipped it ahead. In the rush of chasers from both sides trying to reach the ball it was knocked ahead into the in-goal area where Henderson Gill dived on it. The kick was successful so the British were leading 6–16.Geoffrey Moorhouse At the George: And Other Essays on Rugby League 2013 Faber & Faber UK 9780571300082 https://books.google.com/books?id=ISbwAAAAQBAJ Again the Britons' failure to win a scrum in their own territory afforded Australia another opportunity, with forward Sam Backo crashing over the line shortly after from close range. The successful kick brought the Kangaroos back to within an unconverted try at 12–16. The Lions struck again from deep within their own half where centre Paul Loughlin got the ball at first receiver, ran through the defensive line and crossed half-way before passing to Henderson Gill in support on his outside to dive over on the right wing. The conversion attempt was missed, so the British lead was 12–20. Then they scored another long range try while working the ball away from their own line, Andy Gregory making a dart from dummy half, catching the markers napping and getting into open space. He then found Mike Gregory in support who ran about seventy metres to dive over under the posts.Skinner Steve How they did it http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news880709_0148_3873 13 February 2014 The Sun-Herald 9 July 1988 The easy kick meant a 26–12 lead for Great Britain and this is where the scoreboard remained at full-time. Australian front row forward Sam Backo scored a try in all three tests. This saw him join legendary winger Ken Irvine (1963) as the only Australians to score a try in each test of an Ashes series. This was the end of a 15-match winning streak for the Australians,Baker Andrew 100 years of rugby league: From the great divide to the Super era Independent, The independent.co.uk 1995-08-20 https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/100-years-of-rugby-league-from-the-great-divide-to-the-super-era-1597130.html 2009-09-25 and Great Britain's first Test victory over the Kangaroos since their 18–14 win at Odsal Stadium during the 1978 Kangaroo tour, as well as their first win in Australia for 18 years. It also put Great Britain on top of the World Cup points table.Best of British shocks Aussies https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=qxQ-AAAAIBAJ&pg=5137,2151956 1 May 2011 Evening Times 9 July 1988 After the match there was a gala dinner at the Regent Hotel.Hadfield Dave The Stuff that Dreams and made of http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news880710_0242_3400 13 February 2014 The Sydney Morning Herald 10 July 1988 New Zealand 1988 New Zealand rugby league season The Lions lost two of three of their matches in New Zealand. Wednesday, 13 July Wellington Wellington 16 18 – 24 Lions salvage late victory https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19880714.2.173 The Press 14 July 1988 Christchurch 52 Papers Past Great Britain 16 Great Britain Leuluai (2), Kuiti Ewe (3) Fairbank (2), Eyres, Currier Loughlin (2), Currier, Stephenson Porirua Park, Wellington 4,428 Des O'Sullivan1988 Tour Match: Wellington 18 Great Britain 24 http://wigan.rlfans.com/fusion_pages/index.php?page_id=1215 Cherryandwhite.co.uk 28 May 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20160403173606/http://wigan.rlfans.com/fusion_pages/index.php?page_id=1215 3 April 2016 Tuesday, 19 July Auckland Bulldogs 16 30 - 14 British beaten https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19880720.2.62 The Press 20 July 1988 Christchurch 8 Papers Past Great Britain 16 Great Britain Shelford (2), Tuimavave, Brown, Leota Brown (3), Bancroft (2) Gill (2) Loughlin (3) Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland 8,000 Bill Shrimpton1988 Tour Match: Auckland 30 Great Britain 14 http://wigan.rlfans.com/fusion_pages/index.php?page_id=1216 Cherryandwhite.co.uk 28 May 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20160403164915/http://wigan.rlfans.com/fusion_pages/index.php?page_id=1216 3 April 2016 Test Match The result of this match would determine who would contest the final of the 1985–1988 World Cup tournament's final to be played later in the year. #eeeeee Sunday, 17 July NZL 12 – 10 New Zealand vs Great Britain GBR Tries: Gary Freeman (2) Goals: Peter Brown (2) Tries: David Hulme Paul Loughlin Goals: Paul Loughlin (1) Addington Showgrounds (Christchurch) 8,525 Mick Stone AUS _whiteshoulders _NZKiwis _whiteshoulders _collarwhite _solid_black 000000 000000 000000 000000 000000 New Zealand _GBRL _GBR1985 _blue_stripes2 _red_stripes2 _britishlions12 FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 0000FF 0000FF Great Britain FB 1 Darrell WilliamsRW 2 Shane HoroCE 3 Dean Bell (c)CE 4 Kevin IroLW 5 Gary MercerFE 6 Shane CooperHB 7 Clayton FriendPR 8 Peter BrownHK 9 Wayne WallacePR 10 Adrian ShelfordSR 11 Mark GrahamSR 12 Sam StewartLK 13 Mark HoroSubstitutions:IC 14 Gary FreemanIC 15Coach:NZL Tony Gordon FB 1 Phil FordRW 2 Henderson GillCE 3 David StephensonCE 4 Paul LoughlinLW 5 Martin OffiahSO 6 David HulmeSH 7 Andy GregoryPR 8 Kevin WardHK 9 Kevin BeardmorePR 10 Hugh WaddellSR 11 Mike GregorySR 12 Roy PowellLF 13 Ellery Hanley (c)Substitutions:IC 14 Paul HulmeIC 15Coach:ENG Mal Reilly It was a rainy afternoon in Christchurch. Following the national anthems "God Save the Queen" and "God Defend New Zealand", and a haka by the Kiwis, Great Britain kicked off. In slippery conditions New Zealand knocked during the first set of six. This resulted in a scrum to the visitors deep inside the Kiwis' territory. From the scrum win the ball was moved out to the left where a pass was knocked down by a New Zealand defender but re-gathered by British centre Paul Loughlin who dived over the line. The referee awarded the try which Loughlin failed to convert, so Great Britain got out to an early 4 nil lead. A few minutes later a penalty was awarded to the Lions but Loughlin's kick was again wide. Shortly after that New Zealand were awarded a penalty and Peter Brown kicked it successfully, bringing the margin back to two points at 2–4. Great Britain captain Ellery Hanley sustained a cut under his eye during the match which required 12 stitches.Tait Paul Panthers shake off Eels' Shadow http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news880721_0272_6005 17 February 2014 The Sydney Morning Herald 21 July 1988 Statistics Leading try scorer 19 by Martin Offiah Leading point scorer 90 by Paul Loughlin (1 try, 43 goals) Largest attendance 27,130 – Second test vs Australia at Lang Park Largest non-test attendance 21,131 – Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs Great Britain at Brookvale Oval Notes References 2 Category:Great Britain national rugby league team tours Category:Rugby league tours of Australia Category:Australia–United Kingdom sports relations Category:New Zealand–United Kingdom sports relations Category:Papua New Guinea–United Kingdom relations Great Britain Lions tour Great Britain Lions tour Great Britain Lions tour Great Britain Lions tour Category:Rugby league tours of New Zealand Category:Rugby league tours of Papua New Guinea