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New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
New Zealand have broken the 17 year mid-season drought. The Kiwis prevail 26-12.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
Kenny-Dowall has lost the ball in grounding the ball.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
Johnson kicks ahead for Shaun Kenny-Dowall, but the referee has gone No Try.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
Manu Vatuvei is awarded the Charles Savory Medal as awarded by the Australian and New Zealand selector.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
Shaun Johnson is away, but Inglis manages to run him down.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
Inglis loses the ball during an attacking raid, that pretty much sums up the second half - Australia with plenty of possession but unable to capitalise.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
Cronk's kick trap Tuivasa-Scheck in goal. Line Dropout.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
Tuivasa-Scheck looks to find some space but loses the ball.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
Jason Nightingale has been lifted by Greg Bird in a dangerous position.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
Luke Lewis gets over the line, but Thurston's pass is ruled forward.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
Roger Tuivasa-Scheck loses the ball giving Australia a chance from close range.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
Shaun Johnson finds touch 10 metres out from the Australian line. Nine minutes left, New Zealand would've been hoping for a better second half in attack, but overall they have had Australia covered in every area.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
Corey Parker makes a great run, but Michael Jennings loses the ball after a series of passes.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
Greg Eastwood off with concussion test, replaced by Martin Taupau.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
Great run from Josh Dugan comes to a nasty end as Greg Eastwood goes low resulting in Dugan being flipped over.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
Australia's inability to produce quality last tackle plays has killed any hope of salvaging this match.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
Greg Eastwood makes an appalling attempt to play the ball. Australia will have another chance with close to 10 minutes remaining.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
Asutralia elects to run the ball on the last, but Greg Bird knocks on.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
Good shit from Shaun Kenny-Dowall on Thurston.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
Kenny-Dowall loses the ball 12 out from the line.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
Great work from Jason Nightingale to make a 50 metre run.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
Another Thurston inside ball is dropped by Tamou after he found some space.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
Inglis earns a penalty, Australia will need to score again soon if they are to come away with an unlikely win.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
Big run from Vatuvei as the Kiwis make it over halfway.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
Thurston bombs, but once again the kick is too big for the chasers.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
Johnson looks to find touch, but Inglis cleans up on the 20 metre line.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
Thurston bombs but Nightingale cleans up. Big catch from the Dragons winger.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION AUSTRALIA KANGAROOS
Conversion attempt by Johnathan Thurston successful.
From touch, Thurston converts.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-12
TRY AUSTRALIA KANGAROOS
Scored by Will Chambers. Kick to come.
After a miserable first half, the debutant scores the first try of the second half.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-10
Chambers is claiming a try. Referee ruling a Try, but checking for obstruction.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
Short Answer: No Try. Long Answer: Australian Scrum.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
Josh Dugan is claiming a try after a knock on from Manu Vatuvei, but it looks as though the Dragons fullback grounded the ball short of the line.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
Thurston looks to find Inglis inside, but the Kiwis have it covered.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
Penalty to Australia against Shaun Kenny-Dowall.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
Greg Bird has been reduced to kicking on the last tackle. There is nothing happening for Australia, it will take a miracle to even score a try the way New Zealand are playing.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
Sam Thaiday makes it to halfway but the Kangaroos look lost.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
New Zealand won't be denied today.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
Decision comes back No Try.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
Roger Tuivasa-Scheck looks to have saved another try.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
Cooper Cronk is claiming a try, but the referee is saying No Try.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
Inglis looked to be in for all money, but somehow the Kiwis hold out.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
Knock on against New Zealand. Australia to feed 40 metres out from their own line.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
Nate Myles loses the ball close to the line. The longer the game goes, the more likely it appears New Zealand will be victorious.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
Penalty to Australia for a strip.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
Had Vatuvei been able to score his third there, the Kiwis would've been almost certainties to win.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
Inglis pulls the ball from Vatuvei's grasp. No Try.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
Vatuvei loses the ball with the line wide open.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
Shaun Kenny-Dowall cleans up for New Zealand and is rewarded with a penalty.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
Australia inside the Kiwis half with a number of tackles remaining,
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
Johnson bombs as Dugan makes no mistake.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
Dugan has put a foot on the line. NO TRY.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
Johnathan Thurston puts in a grubber for Josh Dugan but it looks as though the ball has gone dead.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
Jennings is taken just short of the line.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
Greg Inglis almost breaks through the Kiwis but earns a penalty.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
Issac Luke kicks from dummy half as Josh Dugan makes a good run.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
Cameron Smith puts in a second kick but Roger Tuivasa-Scheck is able to clean up with ease.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
Inglis takes the first run for Australia.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
Australia kick off and the 2nd half is underway.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
The one positive for the Kangaroos is that in last year's mid-season test, New Zealand established a solid halftime lead only for Australia to come back. However, a 26-6 lead appears to be a bridge too far for Australia.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
As predicted in our League Unlimited preview, Martin Taupau has played a starring role in the Kiwis performance, coming up with close to 100 metres.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NEW ZEALAND KIWIS
Conversion attempt by Shaun Johnson successful.
New Zealand take a 20 point lead into the break. That's right - New Zealand are leading by 20 against Australia.
New Zealand Kiwis 26-6
TRY NEW ZEALAND KIWIS
Scored by Shaun Kenny-Dowall. Kick to come.
The Kiwis are demolishing the Kangaroos. 24-6 with a kick to come.
New Zealand Kiwis 24-6
From a Jason Nightingale kick, Greg Inglis fails to clean up the ball allowing Shaun Kenny-Dowall to pounce. Video Referee checking onside, but there's no problem.
New Zealand Kiwis 20-6
Vatuvei offloads for Hiku but ends up back with the ball.
New Zealand Kiwis 20-6
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL NEW ZEALAND KIWIS
Penalty goal attempt by Shaun Johnson successful.
Johnson puts another two points on the board. Kiwis 20-6 only minutes out from the break.
New Zealand Kiwis 20-6
Another penalty to New Zealand. Johnson elects to extend the lead to 14.
New Zealand Kiwis 18-6
New Zealand get another penalty. They'll start another set inside the Australian 20.
New Zealand Kiwis 18-6
Cooper Cronk drops the ball with no real pressure put on the #7.
New Zealand Kiwis 18-6
Luke Lewis and Matt Scott are coming on as the Kangaroos receive a penalty.
New Zealand Kiwis 18-6
Shaun Johnson bombs but Inglis is able to take the ball cleanly.
New Zealand Kiwis 18-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NEW ZEALAND KIWIS
Conversion attempt by Shaun Johnson successful.
From close to the posts, the Kiwis are building a great platform.
New Zealand Kiwis 18-6
Issac Luke is back on for New Zealand.
New Zealand Kiwis 16-6
TRY NEW ZEALAND KIWIS
Scored by Shaun Johnson. Kick to come.
With footwork and speed, Johnson scores. New Zealand are on fire.
New Zealand Kiwis 16-6
New Zealand are looking strong.
New Zealand Kiwis 12-6
Vatuvei makes a good run which puts the Kiwis on the attack as they earn another penalty.
New Zealand Kiwis 12-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NEW ZEALAND KIWIS
Conversion attempt by Shaun Johnson successful.
From the sideline, Johnson makes amends for his earlier miss to take the lead to 12-6.
New Zealand Kiwis 12-6
TRY NEW ZEALAND KIWIS
Scored by Manu Vatuvei. Kick to come.
Following a bomb from Shaun Johnson, Peta Hiku offloads to Vatuvei, who scores his second.
New Zealand Kiwis 10-6
Decision has been overturned, Australia ruled to knock it dead.
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Thurston's cross field kick results in a line dropout after targeting Peta Hiku.
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Great pass from Cooper Cronk to Sam Thaiday results in an injury to Peta Hiku.
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Luke has been replaced by Thomas Leuluai, this change may prove to be a pivotal move in the outcome of the match.
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Issac Luke loses the ball trying to pass to Tohu Harris.
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Alex Johnston is able to clean up Johnson's bomb which is followed by a great fend from Greg Inglis.
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Martin Taupau and James Tamou on to provide some impact off the benches.
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UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NEW ZEALAND KIWIS
Conversion attempt by Shaun Johnson unsuccessful.
From the touchline, Johnson kicks it left. Scores 6-all.
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TRY NEW ZEALAND KIWIS
Scored by Manu Vatuvei. Kick to come.
The most prolific try scorer in New Zealand rugby league history crosses again.
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Manu Vatuvei looks to have scored, but there is doubt over whether he put his arm into touch.
Australia Kangaroos 6-2
Shaun Johnson earns New Zealand another set after Thurston plays at the Kiwis #7 kick.
Australia Kangaroos 6-2
Jason Nightingale intercepts Inglis' pass, but the Dragons winger can't make any ground.
Australia Kangaroos 6-2
First interchange for Australia, Nate Myles takes a run.
Australia Kangaroos 6-2
Chambers grubbers behind Manu Vatuvei who is trapped in goal by Josh Dugan.
Australia Kangaroos 6-2
Great ball from Thurston to Johnston who finds some space.
Australia Kangaroos 6-2
New Zealand kick the ball dead, giving the Kangaroos a 20 metre restart.
Australia Kangaroos 6-2
Fresh on the field, Sam Moa hammers Cooper Cronk as he kicks.
Australia Kangaroos 6-2
Australia look to go left but Kevin Proctor is able to shut down the Australian attack.
Australia Kangaroos 6-2
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION AUSTRALIA KANGAROOS
Conversion attempt by Johnathan Thurston successful.
Thurston converts and Australia lead 6-2.
Australia Kangaroos 6-2
TRY AUSTRALIA KANGAROOS
Scored by Sam Thaiday. Kick to come.
Scoring his 2nd try for the Kangaroos, Thaiday crosses for the first try.
Australia Kangaroos 4-2
Good run from Matt Scott takes the Cowboys front rower over the 40 metre line.
New Zealand Kiwis 2-0
Cooper Cronk is smashed on the last but is able to earn a line drop out.
New Zealand Kiwis 2-0
Will Chambers is taken by Peta Hiku following a sweep play to the right.
New Zealand Kiwis 2-0
Aaron Woods draws a penalty on halfway. Simon Mannering held on too long.
New Zealand Kiwis 2-0
Johnson bombs and Alex Johnston catches the ball on debut.
New Zealand Kiwis 2-0
Kieran Foran takes a run and is hammered by Aaron Woods.
New Zealand Kiwis 2-0
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL NEW ZEALAND KIWIS
Penalty goal attempt by Shaun Johnson successful.
From right in front, Johnson converts. Kiwis 2-0.
New Zealand Kiwis 2-0
Shaun Johnson will attempt the penalty to give the Kiwis first points.
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Shaun Kenny-Dowall makes a good run and earns a penalty right in front of the posts.
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Penalty to New Zealand. Australia inside the 10 metres.
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Good defence from Peta Hiku prevents Will Chambers from finding some space.
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Greg Bird tries to offload but Jason Nightingale cleans up for the Kiwis.
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Josh Dugan tacked short of the New Zealand line.
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Penalty to Australia on halfway.
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Josh Dugan takes his first run in the Green and Gold, followed up by fellow debutant Will Chambers.
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Jesse Bromwich takes the ball over halfway as Shaun Johnson bombs.
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Cooper Cronk bombs but Roger Tuivasa-Scheck is able to catch it cleanly.
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Matt Scott brings the ball up to the 40 metre line.
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Issac Luke kicks off and Greg Inglis takes the first run.
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Issac Luke leads the Haka.
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Kick-off only minutes away, as we have the anthems and Haka.
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New Zealand have won the past two encounters including the 2014 Four Nations Final, but Australia hold a tremendous record in mid-season test dating back to 1998.
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Josh Dugan, Will Chambers, Alex Johnston and Trent Merrin will make their debuts for Australia.
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Both sides come into the match 1-17.
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After being rained out on Friday night, both teams will finally get their chance to play in the first daytime Trans-Tasman Test since 2011.
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Welcome to League Unlimited's coverage of the ANZAC Test match between Australia and New Zealand from Suncorp Stadium.
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Referees & scorers:
Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judges: Nick Beashel, Anthony Elliott
Video Referee: Bernard Sutton, Henry Perenara
AUSTRALIA KANGAROOS (12)
Tries: Sam Thaiday, Will Chambers
Field Goals:
Conversions: Johnathan Thurston (2/2)
Penalty Goals:
NEW ZEALAND KIWIS (26)
Tries: Shaun Johnson, Manu Vatuvei (2), Shaun Kenny-Dowall
Field Goals:
Conversions: Shaun Johnson (3/4)
Penalty Goals: Shaun Johnson (2/2)