1995 Rugby League World Cup Group B
1995 Rugby League World Cup Group B was one of the three groups in the 1995 Rugby League World Cup. The group consisted of New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Tonga.
Ladder
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New Zealand vs Tonga
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 Kiwis from an embarrassing loss.
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|date = 8 October 1995
|time =
|team1 = {{Rl-rt|NZL}}
|score = 25 – 24
|team2 = {{Rl|TON}}
|points1 = Tries:
Richie Blackmore (2)
Sean Hoppe
Tony Kemp
Hitro Okesene
Goals:
Matthew Ridge (2/5)
Field Goals:
Matthew Ridge (1)
|points2 = Tries:
Willie Wolfgramm
Una Taufa
Jimmy Veikoso
Salesi Finau
Goals:
Asa Amone (4/5)
|stadium = Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington
|attendance = 8,083
|referee = David Campbell {{flagicon|ENG}}
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| FB | 1 | {{leagueicon|Manly|12}} Matthew Ridge (c) |
| RW | 2 | {{leagueicon|Canberra|12}} Sean Hoppe |
| RC | 3 | {{leagueicon|Auckland|12}} Richie Blackmore |
| LC | 4 | {{leagueicon|Canberra|12}} Ruben Wiki |
| LW | 5 | {{leagueicon|Cronulla|12}} Richie Barnett |
| FE | 6 | {{leagueicon|Auckland|12}} Gene Ngamu |
| HB | 7 | {{leagueicon|Auckland|12}} Stacey Jones |
| PR | 8 | {{leagueicon|Canberra|12}} Quentin Pongia |
| HK | 9 | {{leagueicon|Auckland|12}} Syd Eru |
| PR | 10 | {{leagueicon|Easts|12}} Jason Lowrie |
| SR | 11 | {{leagueicon|Easts|12}} Tony Iro |
| SR | 12 | {{leagueicon|Auckland|12}} Stephen Kearney |
| LF | 13 | {{leagueicon|Sth Qld|12}} Tony Kemp |
| colspan=3|Substitutions: | ||
| IC | 14 | {{leagueicon|Wigan|12}} Henry Paul |
| IC | 15 | {{leagueicon|Auckland|12}} Hitro Okesene |
| IC | 16 | {{leagueicon|Leeds|12}} Kevin Iro |
| IC | 17 | {{leagueicon|Western Suburbs|12}} Mark Horo |
| colspan=3|Coach: | ||
| colspan="4"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Frank Endacott |
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|---|---|---|
| FB | 1 | Asa Amone |
| RW | 2 | Una Taufa |
| RC | 3 | Tevita Vaikona |
| LC | 4 | Phil Howlett |
| LW | 5 | Jimmy Veikoso |
| FE | 6 | Angelo Dymock |
| HB | 7 | Willie Wolfgramm |
| PR | 8 | Martin Masella |
| HK | 9 | Duane Mann (c) |
| PR | 10 | Liuaki Hansen |
| SR | 11 | George Mann |
| SR | 12 | Solomon Haumono |
| LK | 13 | Awen Guttenbeil |
| colspan=3|Substitutions: | ||
| IC | 14 | Salesi Finau |
| IC | 15 | Talite Liava'a |
| IC | 16 | Luke Leilua |
| IC | 17 | Taukolo Tonga |
| colspan=3|Coach: | ||
| colspan="4"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Mike McClennan |
|}
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Papua New Guinea vs Tonga
Tonga continued their good form to lead Papua New Guinea 20–0 at half time. However, the Kumuls came alive in the second half to pull out a 28–all draw.
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|score = 28 – 28
|team2 = {{Rl|TON}}
|points1 = Tries:
Adrian Lam
Elias Paiyo
David Buko
Stanley Gene
Lucas Solbat
Goals:
Elias Paiyo (4)
|points2 = Tries:
Awen Guttenbeil (2)
Phil Howlett
Willie Wolfgramm
Tauʻalupe Liku
Una Taufa
Goals:
Asa Amone (2)
|stadium = The Boulevard, Kingston upon Hull
|attendance = 5,121
|referee = Claude Alba {{flagicon|FRA}}
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| FB | 1 | David Buko |
| RW | 2 | James Kops |
| RC | 3 | David Gomia |
| LC | 4 | John Okul |
| LW | 5 | Gideon Kouoru |
| FE | 6 | Stanley Gene |
| HB | 7 | Adrian Lam (c) |
| PR | 8 | Tuiyo Evei |
| HK | 9 | Elias Paiyo |
| PR | 10 | David Westley |
| SR | 11 | Max Tiri |
| SR | 12 | Nande Yer |
| LK | 13 | Bruce Mamando |
| colspan=3|Substitutions: | ||
| IC | 14 | Robert Tela |
| IC | 15 | Lucas Solbat |
| IC | 16 | Marcus Bai |
| IC | 17 | David Reeka |
| colspan=3|Coach: | ||
| colspan="4"|{{flagicon|PNG}} Joe Tokam |
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| style="font-size: 90%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" | ||
| width="25"| | width="25"| | |
|---|---|---|
| FB | 1 | Asa Amone |
| RW | 2 | Una Taufa |
| RC | 3 | Tevita Vaikona |
| LC | 4 | Talite Liava'a |
| LW | 5 | Jimmy Veikoso |
| FE | 6 | Phil Howlett |
| HB | 7 | Willie Wolfgramm |
| PR | 8 | Martin Masella |
| HK | 9 | Duane Mann (c) |
| PR | 10 | Liuaki Hansen |
| SR | 11 | George Mann |
| SR | 12 | Solomon Haumono |
| LK | 13 | Awen Guttenbeil |
| colspan=3|Substitutions: | ||
| IC | 14 | Salesi Finau |
| IC | 15 | Tauʻalupe Liku |
| IC | 16 | Taukolo Tonga |
| IC | 17 | |
| colspan=3|Coach: | ||
| colspan="4"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Mike McClennan |
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{{-}}
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New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea
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 and he was out for the rest of the tournament. He was replaced at hooker by Gary Freeman playing his 45th and last test for New Zealand.
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|score = 22 – 6
|team2 = {{Rl|PNG}}
|points1 = Tries:
Matthew Ridge
Richie Blackmore
Sean Hoppe
Goals:
Matthew Ridge (4)
Gene Ngamu (1)
|points2 = Tries:
Marcus Bai
Goals:
Elias Paiyo (1/2)
|stadium = Knowsley Road, St Helens
|attendance = 8,679
|referee = Stuart Cummings {{flagicon|ENG}}
|manofmatch =
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| width="100%"
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| width="25"| | width="25"| | |
|---|---|---|
| FB | 1 | {{leagueicon|Manly|12}} Matthew Ridge (c) |
| RW | 2 | {{leagueicon|Canberra|12}} Sean Hoppe |
| RC | 3 | {{leagueicon|Auckland|12}} Richie Blackmore |
| LC | 4 | {{leagueicon|Canberra|12}} Ruben Wiki |
| LW | 5 | {{leagueicon|Bulldogs|12}} Jason Williams |
| FE | 6 | {{leagueicon|Wigan|12}} Henry Paul |
| HB | 7 | {{leagueicon|Auckland|12}} Stacey Jones |
| PR | 8 | {{leagueicon|Canberra|12}} Quentin Pongia |
| HK | 9 | {{leagueicon|Penrith|12}} Gary Freeman |
| PR | 10 | {{leagueicon|Easts|12}} Jason Lowrie |
| SR | 11 | {{leagueicon|Auckland|12}} Stephen Kearney |
| SR | 12 | {{leagueicon|Western Suburbs|12}} Mark Horo |
| LF | 13 | {{leagueicon|Sth Qld|12}} Tony Kemp |
| colspan=3|Substitutions: | ||
| IC | 14 | {{leagueicon|Auckland|12}} Gene Ngamu |
| IC | 15 | {{leagueicon|Auckland|12}} Hitro Okesene |
| IC | 16 | {{leagueicon|Leeds|12}} Kevin Iro |
| IC | 17 | {{leagueicon|Easts|12}} Tony Iro |
| colspan=3|Coach: | ||
| colspan="4"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Frank Endacott |
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| style="font-size: 90%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" | ||
| width="25"| | width="25"| | |
|---|---|---|
| FB | 1 | David Buko |
| RW | 2 | James Kops |
| RC | 3 | David Gomia |
| LC | 4 | John Okul |
| LW | 5 | Gideon Kouoru |
| FE | 6 | Stanley Gene |
| HB | 7 | Adrian Lam (c) |
| PR | 8 | Nande Yer |
| HK | 9 | Elias Paiyo |
| PR | 10 | David Westley |
| SR | 11 | Max Tiri |
| SR | 12 | Michael Angara |
| LK | 13 | Bruce Mamando |
| colspan=3|Substitutions: | ||
| IC | 14 | Lucas Solbat |
| IC | 15 | Marcus Bai |
| IC | 16 | Ben Biri |
| IC | 17 | |
| colspan=3|Coach: | ||
| colspan="4"|{{flagicon|PNG}} Joe Tokam |
|}
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References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20070615235408/http://rl1908.com/Theatre/wcup95.htm 1995 World Cup audio highlights]
- [http://www.rlphotos.com/Pre2000Specials/1995WCFinal/index.htm 1995 World Cup Final at rlphotos.com]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20070929104732/http://www2.hunterlink.net.au/~maajjs/res/wcup1995.htm 1995 World Cup data at hunterlink.net.au]
- [http://www.rlif.com/past-winners/1995-australia 1995 World Cup at rlif.com]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20080828123237/http://www.rlhalloffame.org.uk/wc1995.htm 1995 World Cup at rlhalloffame.org.uk]
- [http://rugbyleagueproject.com/competitions/World_Cup_1995.html 1995 World Cup at rugbyleagueproject.com]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20090807092018/http://www.188-rugby-league.co.uk/content/feedstory/world-cup-1995 1995 World Cup at 188-rugby-league.co.uk]
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