1974 Great Britain Lions tour
The 1974 Great Britain Lions tour was the Great Britain national rugby league team's 15th tour of Australasia and took place from May to August 1974. A total of 28 matches were played against local club and representative sides during the tour, including a three match Test match series against Australia and New Zealand respectively.
Touring squad[edit]
In March 1974, a 26-man squad was selected for the tour, with Chris Hesketh appointed as captain.[1]
After the squad was selected, Keith Fielding withdrew from the tour as his wife was expecting a baby in June. He was replaced by John Butler.[2] Mike Nicholas was also forced to withdraw due to injuries sustained in the 1974 Challenge Cup final, and was replaced by Jimmy Thompson.[3]
Bill Ramsey and Maurice Richards were called up to replace injured players during the tour.[4]
Results[edit]
Australia[edit]
First Test[edit]
15 June 1974
|
Australia | 12 – 6 | Great Britain |
---|---|---|
Tries: Orr Goals: Langlands (4) |
[5] |
Goals: Clawson (2), Watkins |
Second Test[edit]
6 July 1974
|
Australia | 11 – 16 | Great Britain |
---|---|---|
Tries: Coote, Fulton, Lang Goals: Cronin |
[6] |
Tries: Chisnall, Dixon, Gill Goals: Gray (3) Drop goals: Gray |
Third Test[edit]
20 July 1974
|
Australia | 22 – 18 | Great Britain |
---|---|---|
Tries: Coote, Langlands, McCarthy, Williamson Goals: Langlands (5) |
[7] |
Tries: Dyl, Richards Goals: Gray (6) |
New Zealand[edit]
First Test[edit]
27 July 1974
|
New Zealand | 13 – 8 | Great Britain |
---|---|---|
Tries: Stirling Goals: Collicoat (5) |
[8] |
Tries: Bevan, Nash Goals: Clawson |
Second Test[edit]
4 August 1974
|
New Zealand | 8 – 17 | Great Britain |
---|---|---|
Goals: Collicoat (4) |
[9] |
Tries: Dyl, Hesketh, Redfearn Goals: Gray (4) |
Third Test[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Mather, Harold (5 March 1974). "Dream comes true for Hesketh". The Guardian. London. p. 25. ProQuest 185792319.
- ^ Mather, Harold (13 March 1974). "Leeds are let down by backs". The Guardian. London. p. 21. ProQuest 185663378.
- ^ "Oxley is league's choice". The Guardian. London. 16 May 1974. p. 28. ProQuest 185632872.
- ^ "Brain damage suspected". The Canberra Times. 3 July 1974. p. 28 – via Trove.
- ^ "Ashes Series 1974 Series - Game 1". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ "Ashes Series 1974 Series - Game 2". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ "Ashes Series 1974 Series - Game 3". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ "New Zealand vs Great Britain 1974 Series - Game 1". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ "New Zealand vs Great Britain 1974 Series - Game 2". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ "New Zealand vs Great Britain 1974 Series - Game 3". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 20 April 2023.