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The first match played between the two sides was a 25–24 win by New Zealand in 1995. The rivalry gained traction in 2017, when a number of high-profile New Zealand representatives, let by Jason Taumalolo , defected and decided to play for Tonga, their nation of heritage, instead.
Tonga looked to be pulling off the shock of the 1995 World Cup when they came from 12–6 down to lead New Zealand 24–12 with 20 minutes to go in the game at Wilderspool Stadium. However, late tries to Hitro Okesene and Richie Blackmore (his second), both converted by Matthew Ridge who also landed a field goal in the dying moments, saved the ...
In the 1972 World Cup New Zealand failed to win a game. In the season-long 1975 World Series, New Zealand won 2 out of their 8 games, finishing second last. The 1977 World Cup brought the Kiwis the familiar result of a sole win against France. A World Cup rated Test took place on Sunday 7 July 1985 at Carlaw Park. Australia's 18–0 defeat was ...
New Zealand have been playing international matches since 1907. Below is a list of test matches played by the New Zealand national rugby league team up until 12 November 2024. [ 1 ]
This was New Zealand's first loss on home soil since 2012, when they lose to Australia in Auckland at Eden Park. This was the first time a tier two nation had defeated Australia, England or New Zealand in a World Cup match. [14]
Tonga: 26–10 Tokelau: Teufaiva Sport Stadium, Nukuʻalofa: Unknown 28 October 1990 Māori: 32–8 Tonga: Teufaiva Sport Stadium, Nukuʻalofa: Unknown 18 October 1992 Tonga: 24–8 Niue: 1992 Pacific Cup: Carlaw Park, Auckland: Unknown 20 October 1992 Western Samoa: 20–12 Tonga: Carlaw Park, Auckland: Unknown 22 October 1992 Tonga: 26–6 ...
It's Bears vs Lions in Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season on Thanksgiving. Here's how to watch, including time, channel, TV schedule and streaming info.
The Kiwis decided to take the kick from in front of the posts and Luke got the two points which put New Zealand in the lead for the first time at 26 - 24. New Zealand were attacking England's line again in the 75th minute when an English defender fumbled an intercept chance and from the confusion Nathan Fein, who was playing on despite a broken ...