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1980 New Zealand rugby league tour of Great Britain and France

The 1980 New Zealand rugby league tour of Great Britain and France was a tour by the New Zealand national rugby league team. The test series between the New Zealand national rugby league team and Great Britain was drawn one all, as was the test series between New Zealand and France.

The Test series was broadcast across the United Kingdom via the BBC with chief commentator Eddie Waring and his co-commentator, former Great Britain halfback and then Salford coach Alex Murphy. The series was broadcast in New Zealand via Television New Zealand with former Kiwi fullback Des White providing the commentary.

Squad

The touring squad was selected in September 1980. The squad was almost entirely domestic based, with captain Mark Graham the only overseas player. The team was coached by Ces Mountford.

Although not part of the original squad, Wigan prop forward Danny Campbell was selected to play in the match against Leigh due to the number of injuries suffered during the tour.

|- style="background:#ccf;" | Player | Club | Position(s) | Tests | Matches | Tries | Goals | F/Goals | Points |- style="background:#fff;" | Fred Ah Kuoi (vc) | NZL Auckland | | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |- style="background:#fff;" | Ray Baxendale | NZL West Coast | | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |- style="background:#fff;" | Mark Broadhurst | NZL Canterbury | | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |- style="background:#fff;" | Danny Campbell | ENG Wigan | | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |- style="background:#fff;" | Tony Coll | NZL West Coast | | 3 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 |- style="background:#fff;" | Bruce Dickison | NZL Canterbury | | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |- style="background:#fff;" | Barry Edkins | NZL Canterbury | | 1 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 18 |- style="background:#fff;" | Kevin Fisher | NZL Waikato | | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |- style="background:#fff;" | Bruce Gall | NZL Taranaki | | 0 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |- style="background:#fff;" | Mark Graham (c) | AUS Brisbane Norths | | 5 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 |- style="background:#fff;" | Bernie Green | NZL West Coast | | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |- style="background:#fff;" | Bill Kells | NZL Waikato | | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |- style="background:#fff;" | Gary Kemble | NZL Auckland | | 1 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 24 |- style="background:#fff;" | James Leuluai | NZL Auckland | | 3 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |- style="background:#fff;" | Rick Muru | NZL Waikato | | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |- style="background:#fff;" | Michael O'Donnell | NZL Canterbury | | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 13 |- style="background:#fff;" | Dane O'Hara | NZL Auckland | | 5 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 |- style="background:#fff;" | Gary Prohm | NZL Auckland | | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |- style="background:#fff;" | Alan Rushton | NZL Canterbury | | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |- style="background:#fff;" | Gordon Smith | NZL West Coast | | 4 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 33 |- style="background:#fff;" | Howie Tamati | NZL Taranaki | | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |- style="background:#fff;" | Kevin Tamati | NZL Wellington | | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |- style="background:#fff;" | Paul Te Ariki | NZL Wellington | | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |- style="background:#fff;" | Nolan Tupaea | NZL Wellington | | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |- style="background:#fff;" | Shane Varley | NZL Auckland | | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |- style="background:#fff;" | Graeme West | NZL Taranaki | | 5 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |- style="background:#fff;" | John Whittaker | NZL Wellington | | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6

Great Britain

Test Venues

The three tests took place at the following venues.

WiganBradfordLeeds
Central ParkOdsal StadiumElland Road
Capacity: **35,000**Capacity: **40,000**Capacity: **32,500**
[[File:Central park kop.jpg200px]][[File:Odsal Stadium - geograph.org.uk - 60082.jpg200px]][[File:Elland rd2.jpg200px]]

Michael Chester Goals: William Oxley (1) James Leuluai (2), Bruce Dickison, Rick Muru, Nolan Tupaea Goals: Gary Kemble (4)

Blackpool Borough: Ron Oldham, Michael Chester, Steve Tilly, John Heritage, William Oxley, James Arnold, James Green, Paul Gamble, Don Parry, John Waterworth, Peter Frodsham, Philip Holmes, John Corcoran. Res – Kevin Hanley. Coach – Geoff Lyon

New Zealand: James Leuluai, Bernie Green, John Whittaker, Bruce Dickison, Gary Kemble, Nolan Tupaea, Shane Varley, Rick Muru, Howie Tamati, Kevin Tamati, Ray Baxendale, Bruce Gall, Barry Edkins. Res – Gary Prohm

Vince Farrar, Tim Wilby Goals: Sammy Lloyd (2) Tony Coll (2), Mark Graham (2), Dane O'Hara (2), Alan Rushton, Gordon Smith, Kevin Tamati Goals: Michael O'Donnell (3)

Hull F.C.: George Robinson, Graham Walters, Chris Harrison, Tim Wilby, Paul Prendiville, Ian Wilson, Clive Pickerill, Keith Tindall, Ian Crowther, Vince Farrar, Charles Birdsall, Keith Boxall, Sammy Lloyd. Res – Robert Gaitley, Charlie Stone. Coach – Arthur Bunting

New Zealand: Michael O'Donnell, Kevin Fisher, James Leuluai, Bruce Dickison, Dane O'Hara, Fred Ah Kuoi, Gordon Smith, Mark Broadhurst, Alan Rushton, Kevin Tamati, Graeme West, Tony Coll, Mark Graham (c). Res – John Whittaker, Paul Te Ariki

Arnie Walker Goals: Ian Ball (3) Graeme West Goals:

Cumbria: Steve Tickle, John Bulman, Peter Stoddart, Ian Ball, Chris Camilleri, Ian Rudd, Arnie Walker, Terry Bowman, Alan McCurrie, John Cunningham, Vince Fox, Les Gorley, Bill Pattinson

New Zealand: Gary Kemble, Kevin Fisher, James Leuluai, Bruce Dickison, Dane O'Hara, Fred Ah Kuoi, Shane Varley, Rick Muru, Howie Tamati, Alan Rushton, Graeme West, Tony Coll, Mark Graham (c)

Les Jones Goals: Clive Griffiths (4) Bernie Green, Nolan Tupaea Goals:

St Helens: Clive Griffiths, Les Jones, Denis Litherland, Roy Haggerty, Roy Mathias, Brian Parkes, Neil Holding, Mel James, Dennis Nulty, Michael Hope, Eric Chisnall, George Nicholls, Harry Pinner. Res – John Smith, Keiron Pickavance. Coach – Kel Coslett

New Zealand: James Leuluai, Bernie Green, John Whittaker, Fred Ah Kuoi, Nolan Tupaea, Bill Kells, Gordon Smith, Mark Broadhurst, Howie Tamati, Kevin Tamati, Paul Te Ariki, Bruce Gall, Gary Prohm

David Barends (2), Alan Parker (2) Goals: Alan Redfearn (3) Bruce Dickison, Howie Tamati Goals: Michael O'Donnell (2)

Bradford Northern: John Green, David Barends, Les Gant, Derek Parker, Alan Parker, Nigel Stephenson, Alan Redfearn, Jim Fiddler, Brian Noble, Phil Sanderson, Dennis Trotter, Gary Van Bellen, Graham Idle. Res – Stephen Ferres, Gary Hale. Coach – Peter Fox

New Zealand: Michael O'Donnell, Bernie Green, John Whittaker, Bruce Dickison, Gary Kemble, Nolan Tupaea, Bill Kells, Paul Te Ariki, Howie Tamati, Ray Baxendale, Bruce Gall, Gary Prohm, Barry Edkins

First Test

Chris Camilleri Mike Smith Goals: George Fairbairn (4) Fred Ah Kuoi Tony Coll Goals: Gordon Smith (4/5)

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Paul Harkin, Phil Lowe Goals: Phil Hogan (2) Steve Hubbard (1) Bruce Gall (3), John Whittaker Goals: Barry Edkins (3) Gary Kemble (1)

Hull Kingston Rovers: Dave Hall, Steve Hubbard, Mike Smith, Phil Hogan, Wally Youngman, Steve Hartley, Paul Harkin, Roy Holdstock, Raymond Price, David Watkinson, Phil Lowe, Len Casey, Mick Crane. Res – Ian Robinson, Graham Douglas. Coach – Roger Millward

New Zealand: Gary Kemble, Gary Prohm, John Whittaker, James Leuluai, Dane O'Hara, Nolan Tupaea, Shane Varley, Mark Broadhurst, Howie Tamati, Bruce Gall, Graeme West, Ray Baxendale, Barry Edkins. Res – Paul Te Ariki

David Smith Goals: Kevin Dick (1) Mark Graham (2), Tony Coll, James Leuluai, John Whittaker Goals: Gordon Smith (5)

Leeds: Willie Oulton, Alan Smith, David Smith, Neil Hague, John Atkinson, John Holmes, Kevin Dick, Neil Lean, David Ward, Steve Pitchford, Graham Eccles, John Carroll, David Heron. Res – Gary Hetherington, Roy Dickinson. Coach – Robin Dewhurst

New Zealand: Michael O'Donnell, Kevin Fisher, John Whittaker, James Leuluai, Dane O'Hara, Fred Ah Kuoi, Gordon Smith, Mark Broadhurst, Alan Rushton, Kevin Tamati, Graeme West, Tony Coll, Mark Graham (c). Res – Rick Muru

Edwin Hunter, Tommy Martyn Goals: Steve Hesford (2) Field Goals: Anthony Waller (1) Shane Varley Goals: Barry Edkins (1) Gary Kemble (1)

Warrington: Derek Finnegan, Richard Thackray, Ian Duane, John Bevan, Steve Hesford, Jimmy Fairhurst, Alan Gwilliam, Neil Courtney, Anthony Waller, Brian Case, Tommy Martyn, Ian Potter, Edwin Hunter. Res – Billy Benyon, Bob Eccles. Coach – Billy Benyon

New Zealand: Gary Kemble, Bernie Green, Nolan Tupaea, Bruce Dickison, Gary Prohm, Bill Kells, Shane Varley, Rick Muru, Howie Tamati, Bruce Gall, Paul Te Ariki, Ray Baxendale, Barry Edkins. Res – Dane O'Hara

Second Test

Goals: George Fairbairn (4/5) Michael O'Donnell Dane O'Hara Goals: Gordon Smith (3/4) Michael O'Donnell (0/2)

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Steve Evans, Neil Holding Goals: Mick Burke (4) Dane O'Hara (2), Ray Baxendale, Graeme West Goals: Gary Kemble (2) Barry Edkins (1)

Great Britain U/24: Mick Burke, Richard Thackray, David Stephenson, Gary Hyde, Steve Fenton, Steve Evans (c), Neil Holding, Gary Van Bellen, Paul O'Neill, Brian Case, Kevin Ward, Vince Fox, Terry Flanagan. Res – Keith Bentley, Mike O'Neill. Coach – Johnny Whiteley

New Zealand: Michael O'Donnell, Gary Kemble, Gary Prohm, Dane O'Hara, Kevin Fisher, Fred Ah Kuoi, Shane Varley, Mark Broadhurst, Howie Tamati, Bruce Gall, Graeme West, Ray Baxendale, Barry Edkins. Res – Dane O'Hara

Keith Elwell, Mick George Goals: Mick Burke (4) Dane O'Hara Goals: Gordon Smith (2)

Widnes: Mick Burke, Stuart Wright, Mick George, Eddie Cunningham, Keith Bentley, Eric Hughes, Tony Myler, Brian Hogan, Keith Elwell, Glyn Shaw, Mike O'Neill, Eric Prescott, Mick Adams. Res – Wayne Rutene, Fred Whitfield. Coach – Doug Laughton

New Zealand: Michael O'Donnell, Kevin Fisher, John Whittaker, James Leuluai, Dane O'Hara, Fred Ah Kuoi, Gordon Smith, Mark Broadhurst, Alan Rushton, Kevin Tamati, Graeme West, Ray Baxendale, Tony Coll. Res – Shane Varley, Bruce Gall

Keith Elwell, Mick George Goals: Mick Burke (4) Dane O'Hara Goals: Gordon Smith (2)

Leigh: Peter Alstead, David Bullough, David Dunn, Steve Donlan, Philip Fox, Alan Fairhurst, Ken Green, Anthony Cooke, Les Wall, Terry Bowman, Ian Hobson, Alan Rathbone, Tom Gittins. Res – Alan Keaveney, Ray Tabern. Coach – Alex Murphy

New Zealand: Gary Kemble, Bernie Green, Bruce Dickison, Nolan Tupaea, Gary Prohm, Bill Kells, Shane Varley, Rick Muru, Howie Tamati, Danny Campbell, Paul Te Ariki, Bruce Gall, Barry Edkins. Res – Kevin Fisher, Alan Rushton

Third Test

Des Drummond (2) Goals: Mick Burke (2/3)

Goals: Gordon Smith (1/3) Barry Edkins (0/3)

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France

First Test

Jean-Marc Bourret (2) Goals: | Gary Prohm Goals: Michael O'Donnell (1)

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FRA Roger Garrigue
NZL Ces Mountford

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Second Test

Jean-Marc Bourret

Goals: Dane O'Hara Gary Prohm Gordon Smith Goals: Gordon Smith (1)

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NZL Ces Mountford

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Statistics

Leading try scorer

  • 6 by Dane O'Hara

Leading point scorer

  • 33 by Gordon Smith (1 try, 15 goals)

Largest Test attendance

  • 10,946 – Second test vs Great Britain at Odsal Stadium

Largest club game attendance

  • 15,945 – Hull F.C. vs New Zealand at Boothferry Park

Aftermath

Following the tour, Fred Ah Kuoi (North Sydney Bears), James Leuluai, Dane O'Hara and Gary Kemble (Hull F.C.) and Mark Broadhurst (Manly-Warringah) subsequently secured professional contracts.

References

References

  1. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LG-pwpE-xqs 1980 Great Britain vs New Zealand 2nd Test - Full Match]
  2. (8 September 1980). "Kiwi tourists". [[The Press]].
  3. (11 November 1980). "Mountford calls up Campbell". Liverpool Daily Post.
  4. [http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/kiwis-tour-1980/game-1/blackpool-vs-new-zealand.html Blackpool vs New Zealand]
  5. [http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/kiwis-tour-1980/game-2/hull-fc-vs-new-zealand.html Hull vs New Zealand]
  6. [http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/kiwis-tour-1980/game-3/cumbria-vs-new-zealand.html Cumbria vs New Zealand]
  7. [http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/kiwis-tour-1980/game-4/st-helens-vs-new-zealand.html St Helens vs New Zealand]
  8. [http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/kiwis-tour-1980/game-5/bradford-northern-vs-new-zealand.html Bradford Northern vs New Zealand]
  9. [http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/kiwis-tour-1980/game-6/great-britain-vs-new-zealand.html 1st Test - Great Britain vs New Zealand]
  10. [http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/kiwis-tour-1980/game-7/hull-kingston-rovers-vs-new-zealand.html Hull KR vs New Zealand]
  11. [http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/kiwis-tour-1980/game-8/leeds-vs-new-zealand.html Leeds vs New Zealand]
  12. [http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/kiwis-tour-1980/game-9/warrington-vs-new-zealand.html Warrington vs New Zealand]
  13. [http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/kiwis-tour-1980/game-10/great-britain-vs-new-zealand.html 2nd Test - Great Britain vs New Zealand]
  14. [http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/kiwis-tour-1980/game-11/great-britain-u24-vs-new-zealand.html Great Britain U/24 vs New Zealand]
  15. [http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/kiwis-tour-1980/game-12/widnes-vs-new-zealand.html Widnes vs New Zealand]
  16. [http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/kiwis-tour-1980/game-13/leigh-vs-new-zealand.html Leigh vs New Zealand]
  17. [http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/kiwis-tour-1980/game-14/great-britain-vs-new-zealand.html 3rd Test - Great Britain vs New Zealand]
  18. [http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/france-vs-new-zealand-1980/game-1/france-vs-new-zealand/summary.html 1st Test - France vs New Zealand]
  19. [http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/france-vs-new-zealand-1980/game-2/france-vs-new-zealand/summary.html 2nd Test - France vs New Zealand]
  20. New Zealand Herald. "Rugby League: Kiwis tours build up special magic". nzherald.co.nz.
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