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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.
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 ]
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 ...
Tonga: 32–10: Presidents XIII: Suva, Fiji: Unknown 3 November 1994: Australian Aboriginies: 34–16 Tonga: Suva, Fiji: Unknown 5 November 1994 Tonga: 58–12 Niue: Suva, Fiji: Unknown 9 November 1994 Western Samoa: 16–34 Tonga: Suva, Fiji: Unknown 12 November 1994 Fiji: 11–34 Tonga: Suva, Fiji: Unknown 8 October 1995 New Zealand: 25–24 ...
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]
It was at this time when the majority of tours only saw a three-game test series with a single nation. Prior to 1954 and the first Rugby League World Cup , tours were the main form of international competition in the sport.
New Zealand finally showed some good form with a 22–6 win over a game Papua New Guinea at Knowsley Road. The Kiwis lost first choice hooker Syd Eru before the game after he failed a drug test. The New Zealand team doctor confirmed the banned substance was part of an over the counter cough medicine Eru had taken for a cold, but the ban stood ...
In 2001 the club's name was changed to New Zealand Warriors. In 2005, the New Zealand national side won the Tri-Nations final, beating Australia 24–0. This was the first series defeat of Australia in 25 years and also their equal biggest losing margin. The New Zealand national team won the Rugby League World Cup for the first time in 2008.