Kangaroo Tour is the name given to
Australian national rugby league team
The Australian National Rugby League Team, the Kangaroos, have represented Australia in senior men's rugby league football competition since the establishment of the 'Northern Union game' in Australia in 1908. Administered by the Australian ...
tours of Great Britain and France, tours to New Zealand and the one-off tour to Papua New Guinea (1991). The first Kangaroo Tour was in 1908. Traditionally, Kangaroo Tours took place every four years and involved a three-Test
Ashes series against
Great Britain
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(sometimes called Northern Union or The Lions) and a number of tour matches. The 1911/12 and 1921/22 tours were by the
Australasian Kangaroos as both teams included New Zealand players. Some Kangaroo tours to Great Britain and France also included international friendly matches against
Wales
Wales ( cy, Cymru ) is a Countries of the United Kingdom, country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the Wales–England border, east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, the Celtic Sea to the south west and the ...
, though these games were not given test match status.
The last full Kangaroo Tour was in 1994, although shortened Kangaroo Tours took place in 2001 and again in 2003.
Since 1954, the Kangaroos have also made a number of overseas tours for multi-team tournaments such as the
World Cup
A world cup is a global sporting competition in which the participant entities – usually international teams or individuals representing their countries – compete for the title of world champion. The event most associated with the concept i ...
,
Tri-Nations and
Four Nations, however these are not classed as Kangaroo tours.
Kangaroo tour of Great Britain and France
1908/09 Kangaroo Tour
Northern Union vs. Australia
Northern Union 22–22
Australia
Northern Union 15–5
Australia
Northern Union 6–5
Australia
Played: 45
Won: 17 Drew: 6 Lost: 22
Ashes: Great Britain 2–0
1911/12 Kangaroo Tour
Northern Union vs. Australasia
* First Test
Northern Union 10–19
Australasia
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* Second Test
Northern Union 11–11
Australasia
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* Third Test
Northern Union 8–33
Australasia
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Played: 35
Won: 28 Drew: 2 Lost: 5
Ashes: Australasia 2–0
1921/22 Kangaroo Tour
Great Britain vs. Australasia
* First Test
Great Britain
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6–5
Australasia
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* Second Test
Great Britain
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2–16
Australasia
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* Third Test
Great Britain
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6–0
Australasia
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Played: 36
Won: 27 Drew: 0 Lost: 9
Ashes: Great Britain 2–1
1929/30 Kangaroo Tour
The Lions vs. Australia
* First Test
The Lions 8–31
Australia
* Second Test
The Lions 9–3
Australia
* Third Test
The Lions 0–0
Australia
* Fourth Test
The Lions 3–0
Australia
Played: 35
Won: 24 Drew: 2 Lost: 7
Ashes: Great Britain 2–1
1933/34 Kangaroo Tour
The Lions vs. Australia
* First Test
The Lions 4–0
Australia
* Second Test
The Lions 7–5
Australia
* Third Test
The Lions 19–16
Australia
Played: 37
Won: 27 Drew: 0 Lost: 10
Ashes: Great Britain 3–0
1937/38 Kangaroo Tour
The Lions vs. Australia
* First Test
The Lions 5–4
Australia
* Second Test
The Lions 13–3
Australia
* Third Test
The Lions 3–13
Australia
France vs. Australia
* First Test:
France
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6–35
Australia
* Second Test:
France
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11–16
Australia
Played: 35
Won: 22 Drew: 1 Lost: 12
Ashes: Great Britain 2–1
1948/49 Kangaroo Tour
Great Britain vs. Australia
* First Test
Great Britain
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23–21
Australia
* Second Test
Great Britain
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16–7
Australia
* Third Test
Great Britain
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23–9
Australia
France vs. Australia
* First Test:
France
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10–29
Australia
* Second Test:
France
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0–10
Australia
Played: 37
Won: 24 Drew: 0 Lost: 13
Ashes: Great Britain 3–0
1952/53 Kangaroo Tour
Great Britain vs. Australia
* First Test
Great Britain
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16–9
Australia
* Second Test
Great Britain
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21–5
Australia
* Third Test
Great Britain
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7–27
Australia
France vs. Australia
* First Test:
France
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12–16
Australia
* Second Test:
France
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5–0
Australia
* Third Test:
France
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13–5
Australia
Played: 40
Won: 33 Drew: 1 Lost: 6
Ashes: Great Britain 2–1
1956/57 Kangaroo Tour
A record eleven Queenslanders were selected for this tour.
Great Britain vs. Australia
* First Test
Great Britain
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21–10
Australia
* Second Test
Great Britain
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9–22
Australia
* Third Test
Great Britain
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19–0
Australia
France vs. Australia
* First Test:
France
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8–15
Australia
* Second Test:
France
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6–10
Australia
* Third Test:
France
France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its metropolitan ar ...
21–25
Australia
Played: 28
Won: 18 Drew: 1 Lost: 9
Ashes: Great Britain 2–1
1959/60 Kangaroo Tour
Great Britain vs. Australia
* First Test
Great Britain
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14–22
Australia
* Second Test
Great Britain
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11–10
Australia
* Third Test
Great Britain
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18–12
Australia
France vs. Australia
* First Test:
France
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19–20
Australia
* Second Test:
France
France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its metropolitan ar ...
2–17
Australia
* Third Test:
France
France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its metropolitan ar ...
8–16
Australia
Played: 24
Won: 15 Drew: 0 Lost: 9
Ashes: Great Britain 2–1
1963/64 Kangaroo Tour
Great Britain vs. Australia
* First Test
Great Britain
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2–28
Australia
* Second Test
Great Britain
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12–50
Australia
* Third Test
Great Britain
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16–5
Australia
The 1963 Kangaroos thus became the first Australian only side to win the Ashes on British soil.
France vs. Australia
* First Test:
France
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8–5
Australia
* Second Test:
France
France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its metropolitan ar ...
9–21
Australia
* Third Test:
France
France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its metropolitan ar ...
8–16
Australia
Played: 36
Won: 28 Drew: 1 Lost: 7
Ashes: Australia 2–1
1967/68 Kangaroo Tour
Great Britain vs. Australia
* First Test
Great Britain
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16–11
Australia
* Second Test
Great Britain
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11–17
Australia
* Third Test
Great Britain
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3–11
Australia
France vs. Australia
* First Test:
France
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7–7
Australia
* Second Test:
France
France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its metropolitan ar ...
10–3
Australia
* Third Test:
France
France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its metropolitan ar ...
16–13
Australia
Played: 27
Won: 16 Drew: 2 Lost: 9
Ashes: Australia 2–1
1973 Kangaroo Tour
Great Britain vs. Australia
* First Test
Great Britain
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21–12
Australia
* Second Test
Great Britain
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6–14
Australia
* Third Test
Great Britain
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5–15
Australia
France vs. Australia
* First Test:
France
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11–21
Australia
* Second Test:
France
France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its metropolitan ar ...
3–14
Australia
Played: 19
Won: 17 Drew: 0 Lost: 2
Ashes: Australia 2–1
1978 Kangaroo Tour
Great Britain vs. Australia
* First Test
Great Britain
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9–15
Australia
* Second Test
Great Britain
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18–14
Australia
* Third Test
Great Britain
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6–23
Australia
France vs. Australia
* First Test:
France
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13–10
Australia
* Second Test:
France
France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its metropolitan ar ...
11–10
Australia
Played: 22
Won: 16 Drew: 0 Lost: 6
Ashes: Australia 2–1
1982 Kangaroo Tour
Great Britain vs. Australia
* First Test
Great Britain
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4–40
Australia
* Second Test
Great Britain
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6–27
Australia
* Third Test
Great Britain
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8–32
Australia
France vs. Australia
* First Test:
France
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4–15
Australia
* Second Test:
France
France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its metropolitan ar ...
9–23
Australia
Played: 22
Won: 22 Drew: 0 Lost: 0
Ashes: Australia 3–0
The 1982 Kangaroos became the first team to go through Great Britain and France undefeated earning them the nickname The Invincibles.
1986 Kangaroo Tour
Great Britain vs. Australia
* First Test
Great Britain
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16–38
Australia
* Second Test
Great Britain
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4–34
Australia
* Third Test
Great Britain
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15–24
Australia
France vs. Australia
* First Test:
France
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2–44
Australia
* Second Test:
France
France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its metropolitan ar ...
0–52
Australia
Played: 20
Won: 20 Drew: 0 Lost: 0
Ashes: Australia 3–0
Emulating the 1982 Kangaroo tour, the 1986 Kangaroos went through Great Britain and France undefeated earning them the nickname The Unbeatables.
1990 Kangaroo Tour
Great Britain vs. Australia
* First Test
Great Britain
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19–12
Australia
* Second Test
Great Britain
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10–14
Australia
* Third Test
Great Britain
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0–14
Australia
France vs. Australia
* First Test:
France
France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its metropolitan ar ...
4–60
Australia
* Second Test:
France
France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its metropolitan ar ...
10–34
Australia
Played: 18
Won: 17 Drew: 0 Lost: 1
Ashes: Australia 2–1
1994 Kangaroo Tour
Great Britain vs. Australia
* First Test:
Great Britain
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8–4
Australia
* Second Test:
Great Britain
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8–38
Australia
* Third Test:
Great Britain
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4–23
Australia
France vs. Australia
* One-off Test:
France
France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its metropolitan ar ...
0–74
Australia
Played: 18
Won: 17 Drew: 0 Lost: 1
Ashes: Australia 2–1
2001 Kangaroo Tour
Great Britain vs. Australia
* First Test
Great Britain
Great Britain is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast of continental Europe. With an area of , it is the largest of the British Isles, the largest European island and the ninth-largest island in the world. It is ...
20–12
Australia
* Second Test
Great Britain
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12–40
Australia
* Third Test
Great Britain
Great Britain is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast of continental Europe. With an area of , it is the largest of the British Isles, the largest European island and the ninth-largest island in the world. It is ...
8–28
Australia
Played: 3
Won: 2 Drew: 0 Lost: 1
Ashes: Australia 2–1
2003 Kangaroo Tour
Great Britain vs. Australia
* First Test
Great Britain
Great Britain is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast of continental Europe. With an area of , it is the largest of the British Isles, the largest European island and the ninth-largest island in the world. It is ...
18–22
Australia
* Second Test
Great Britain
Great Britain is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast of continental Europe. With an area of , it is the largest of the British Isles, the largest European island and the ninth-largest island in the world. It is ...
20–23
Australia
* Third Test
Great Britain
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12–18
Australia
Played: 6
Won: 6 Drew: 0 Lost: 0
Ashes: Australia 3–0
Kangaroo tour of New Zealand
1919
New Zealand vs. Australia
* First Test
New Zealand
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21–44
Australia
* Second Test
New Zealand
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26–10
Australia
* Third Test
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 List of islands of New Zealand, smaller islands. It is the ...
23–34
Australia
* Fourth Test
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 List of islands of New Zealand, smaller islands. It is the ...
2–32
Australia
Played: 9
Won: 8 Drew: 0 Lost: 1
Trans-Tasman series: Australia 3–1
1935
New Zealand vs. Australia
* First Test
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 List of islands of New Zealand, smaller islands. It is the ...
22–14
Australia
* Second Test
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 List of islands of New Zealand, smaller islands. It is the ...
8–29
Australia
* Third Test
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 List of islands of New Zealand, smaller islands. It is the ...
8–31
Australia
Played: 6
Won: 5 Drew: 0 Lost: 1
Trans-Tasman series: Australia 2–1
1949
New Zealand vs. Australia
* First Test
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 List of islands of New Zealand, smaller islands. It is the ...
26–21
Australia
* Second Test
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 List of islands of New Zealand, smaller islands. It is the ...
10–13
Australia
Played: 10
Won: 9 Drew: 0 Lost: 1
Trans-Tasman series: Draw 1–1
1953
New Zealand vs. Australia
* First Test
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 List of islands of New Zealand, smaller islands. It is the ...
25–5
Australia
* Second Test
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 List of islands of New Zealand, smaller islands. It is the ...
12–11
Australia
* Third Test
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 List of islands of New Zealand, smaller islands. It is the ...
16–18
Australia
Played: 9
Won: 7 Drew: 0 Lost: 2
Trans-Tasman series: New Zealand 2–1
1961
New Zealand vs. Australia
* First Test
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 List of islands of New Zealand, smaller islands. It is the ...
12–10
Australia
* Second Test
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 List of islands of New Zealand, smaller islands. It is the ...
8–10
Australia
Played: 9
Won: 7 Drew: 0 Lost: 2
Trans-Tasman series: Draw 1–1
1965
New Zealand vs. Australia
* First Test
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 List of islands of New Zealand, smaller islands. It is the ...
8–13
Australia
* Second Test
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 List of islands of New Zealand, smaller islands. It is the ...
7–5
Australia
Played: 8
Won: 7 Drew: 0 Lost: 1
Trans-Tasman series: Draw 1–1
1969
New Zealand vs. Australia
* First Test
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 List of islands of New Zealand, smaller islands. It is the ...
10–20
Australia
* Second Test
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 List of islands of New Zealand, smaller islands. It is the ...
18–14
Australia
Played: 6
Won: 4 Drew: 0 Lost: 2
Trans-Tasman series: Draw 1–1
1971
New Zealand vs. Australia
* First Test
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 List of islands of New Zealand, smaller islands. It is the ...
24–3
Australia
Played: 3
Won: 1 Drew: 0 Lost: 2
Trans-Tasman series: New Zealand 1–0
1980
New Zealand vs. Australia
* First Test
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 List of islands of New Zealand, smaller islands. It is the ...
6–27
Australia
* Second Test
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 List of islands of New Zealand, smaller islands. It is the ...
6–15
Australia
Played: 7
Won: 5 Drew: 1 Lost: 1
Trans-Tasman series: Australia 2–0
1985
New Zealand vs. Australia
* First Test
Australia 26–20
New Zealand
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(
Brisbane
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)
* Second Test
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 List of islands of New Zealand, smaller islands. It is the ...
6–10
Australia
* Third Test
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 List of islands of New Zealand, smaller islands. It is the ...
18–0
Australia
Played: 6
Won: 5 Drew: 0 Lost: 1
Trans-Tasman series: Australia 2–1
1989
New Zealand vs. Australia
* First Test
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 List of islands of New Zealand, smaller islands. It is the ...
6–26
Australia
* Second Test
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 List of islands of New Zealand, smaller islands. It is the ...
0–8
Australia
* Third Test
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 List of islands of New Zealand, smaller islands. It is the ...
14–22
Australia
Played: 6
Won: 5 Drew: 0 Lost: 1
Trans-Tasman series: Australia 3–0
Kangaroo tour of Papua New Guinea
1991
Papua New Guinea vs. Australia
* First Test
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea (abbreviated PNG; , ; tpi, Papua Niugini; ho, Papua Niu Gini), officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea ( tpi, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niugini; ho, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niu Gini), is a country i ...
2–58
Australia
* Second Test
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea (abbreviated PNG; , ; tpi, Papua Niugini; ho, Papua Niu Gini), officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea ( tpi, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niugini; ho, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niu Gini), is a country i ...
6–40
Australia
Played: 5
Won: 5 Drew: 0 Lost: 0
Test series: Australia 2–0
See also
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The Invincibles (rugby league)
The 1982 Kangaroo tour was the fifteenth Kangaroo tour where the Australian national rugby league team played a number of matches against British and French rugby league teams, in addition to the Test matches. The Australia national rugby league ...
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Rugby League Ashes
The Ashes series, similar to the cricket series of the same name, is a best-of-three series of test matches between the British and Australian national rugby league football teams. It has been contested 39 times from 1908 until 2003 largely w ...
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Australia national rugby league team
The Australian National Rugby League Team, the Kangaroos, have represented Australia in senior men's rugby league football competition since the establishment of the 'Northern Union game' in Australia in 1908. Administered by the Australian ...
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Great Britain national rugby league team
The Great Britain national rugby league team represents Great Britain in rugby league. Administered by the Rugby Football League (RFL), the team is nicknamed The Lions.
For most of the 20th century, the Great Britain team toured oversea ...
References
Further reading
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External links
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Recurring sporting events established in 1908
1908 establishments in Australia