ANZAC Test

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The ANZAC Test is a rugby league match played annually around ANZAC Day between Australia and New Zealand. It was first played in 1997.

Controversy

The ANZAC Test was controversial when conceived for its use of the term ANZAC and its comparison of professional sportsmen with soldiers. Bruce Ruxton featured in commericals for the inaugural ANZAC Test, proclaiming

"Mark my words, Australia is still in grave danger from one of our so-called neighbours. The Kiwis were once our allies and now they’re on the other side - at least for 80 minutes". [1]

Results

  • 2005: Australia def. New Zealand 32-16
  • 2004: Australia def. New Zealand 37-10
  • 2000: Australia def. New Zealand 56-0
  • 1999: Australia def. New Zealand 20-14
  • 1998: New Zealand def. Australia 22-16
  • 1997: Australia (Super League) def. New Zealand 34-22
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