Fulltime! Australia win 16-0 in a professional yet dull performance at times from the Kangaroos.
Australia 16-0
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION AUSTRALIA: Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith unsuccessful.
Cameron Smith misses from the sideline.
Australia 16-0
TRY AUSTRALIA: Scored by Blake Ferguson. Kick to come.
A backline move finally comes off and Darius Boyd finds Blake Ferguson who slides over. Australia 16-0. Kick to come.
Australia 16-0
Semi Radradra for the 3rd time tonight offloads after he is held. Australia on the attack. Can they score? Please!
Australia 12-0
UNFORCED ERROR AUSTRALIA: Josh Dugan makes an unforced error.
Josh Dugan knocks down a Gerard Beale pass which goes in goal and Blake Ferguson thinks he has scored. Unlucky. Knock on Josh Dugan
Australia 12-0
Shaun Johnson kicks deep on the last and it goes dead. Australia take the 20m restart.
Australia 12-0
UNFORCED ERROR NEW ZEALAND: Gerard Beale makes an unforced error.
Gerard Beale flick passes back into Josh Dugan but then knocks on trying to regather. Australian scrum 30m out.
Australia 12-0
Blake Ferguson takes the ball close to the line on the last again...and it's a change over. Kiwi's deep in their own half again. Australia have not asked too many questions.
Australia 12-0
UNFORCED ERROR NEW ZEALAND: Shaun Johnson makes an unforced error.
No, no they can't. Shaun Johnson drops the ball cold off the dropout.
Australia 12-0
Australia just containing NZ here. Can the Kiwi's lift?
Australia 12-0
Shaun Johnson grubbers in goal and Blake Ferguson takes the safe option and batters it into touch.
Australia 12-0
Cooper Cronk charges for the line on the last but is pulled down short and it's a handover.
Australia 12-0
Johnathan Thurston slices through but he can't find support and is taken down on the 20m line!
Australia 12-0
UNFORCED ERROR AUSTRALIA: Sam Thaiday makes an unforced error.
Sloppy play the ball from Sam Thaiday. Kiwi scrum 10m out from their own line.
Australia 12-0
Johnathan Thurston holds up a great ball for Michael Morgan close to the line but Cowboys teamate Jason Taumalolo has seen that a training before and knocks it down. Kangaroo scrum 10m out from the line.
Australia 12-0
Penalty Australia - Adam Blair on report for a chicken wing tackle on Broncos teamate Sam Thaiday. Wayne won't be pleased!
Australia 12-0
Australia on the attack and Cameron Smith puts a grubber through on the last which hits the post and is grounded by Kahu. Line drop out NZ.
Australia 12-0
UNFORCED ERROR NEW ZEALAND: Jesse Bromwich makes an unforced error.
Jesse Bromwich forces a pass and it ruled a knock on. Wasted opportunity from the Kiwis.
Australia 12-0
UNFORCED ERROR AUSTRALIA: Semi Radradra makes an unforced error.
Semi Radradra spills a Shaun Johnson bomb and it falls to Tohu Harris who is tackled a few metres out. Kiwi's on the attack!
Australia 12-0
UNFORCED ERROR AUSTRALIA: Josh Dugan makes an unforced error.
Darius Boyd misses his intended target in Dugan in a backline move and the ball goes into touch. Kiwi scrum 10m out from their own line.
Australia 12-0
Cooper Cronk puts a grubber through and Jordan Kahu bats it dead in goal. Great effort from Kahu who also made the tackle on Radradra on the other side of the field.
Australia 12-0
Semi Radradra links with Greg Inglis down the left hand side and Semi Radradra is brought down 5m out.
Australia 12-0
Cooper Cronk puts a dangerous cross field kick for Semi Radradra but Dallin Watene Zelezniak is up to the task. NZ ball 10m out from their own line.
Australia 12-0
Shaun Johnson puts it out on the full on the last. Disappointing end to the set. Australia play the ball 15m out from their own line.
Australia 12-0
Shaun Johnson puts another deft grubber behind the line on the last, but Semi Radradra gets out of the in goal as the NZ defence arrives a bit late. Australia ball deep in their own half.
Australia 12-0
UNFORCED ERROR AUSTRALIA: Josh Dugan makes an unforced error.
Josh Dugan drops it cold only 15m out from their own line. Chance NZ.
Australia 12-0
Australia going through the motions so far in the Second Half. Aren't being asked many questions by the Kiwis.
Australia 12-0
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL AUSTRALIA: Penalty goal attempt by Cameron Smith successful.
Cameron Smith makes no mistake. Kangaroos lead 12-0.
Australia 12-0
Penalty Australia - Sam Moa flattens Johnathan Thurston after he passes the ball. Smith points to the posts.
Australia 10-0
Great first set from the Aussies, Cooper Cronk puts a kick up close to the tryline and Jason Nightingale is forced in goal. Line drop out NZ.
Australia 10-0
We are underway in the Second Half! James Tamou brings the ball back.
Australia 10-0
Halftime! It's all Australia early with 2 tries for Australia to Darius Boyd and Greg Inglis the difference on the scoreboard and Australia lead 10-0.
Australia 10-0
Blake Ferguson takes off down the sideline on the last play of the half, kicks inside and Cooper Cronk can't get it down and tackled over the deadball line. Halftime!
Australia 10-0
Australia on the attack but their can't get over the line and Sam Thaiday is tackled on the last. Change over.
Australia 10-0
UNFORCED ERROR NEW ZEALAND: Tohu Harris makes an unforced error.
Tohu Harris knocks on after some strong defence from the Aussies. Australian scrum on halfway.
Australia 10-0
VIDEO REF - NO TRY - Dallin Watene Zelezniak was taken high by Johnathan Thurston after bringing the ball back with Greg Inglis also pushing the ball out. Penalty NZ 10m out from their own line.
Australia 10-0
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION AUSTRALIA: Conversion attempt by Johnathan Thurston unsuccessful.
Johnathan Thurston misses the conversion from out wide. Score remains Australia 10 New Zealand 0.
Australia 10-0
TRY AUSTRALIA: Scored by Greg Inglis. Kick to come.
Try time Australia. Michael Morgan gives Greg Inglis a bit of space close to the line, he dummies and scores. Australia 10-0.
Australia 10-0
UNFORCED ERROR NEW ZEALAND: Lewis Brown makes an unforced error.
Lewis Brown spills the ball after a superb offload from Sam Moa..too good. Australia have the ball 40m from their own line.
Australia 6-0
Shaun Johnson puts a deft grubber, looked very dangerous but Greg Inglis cleans up. Line drop out Australia.
Australia 6-0
UNFORCED ERROR AUSTRALIA: Cameron Smith makes an unforced error.
Cameron Smith pops a loose pass to former teamate Adam Blair.
Australia 6-0
James Tamou makes a great run close to the line but is held up by Shaun Johnson and Lewis Brown. Play the ball on the last.
Australia 6-0
Penalty Australia - Adam Blair laying all over Semi Radradra on just the second tackle. Australia kick for touch and take the tap 40m out.
Australia 6-0
Shaun Johnson puts a great cross field kick on the last but Blake Ferguson does well and manages not to be forced back in goal.
Australia 6-0
UNFORCED ERROR AUSTRALIA: Matthew Scott makes an unforced error.
Matthew Scott makes a mistake. Kiwi scrum 35m out from their own line.
Australia 6-0
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL AUSTRALIA: Penalty goal attempt by Johnathan Thurston successful.
Johnathan Thurston adds 2 points to the score. Australia lead 6-0.
Australia 6-0
Penalty against Lewis Brown for flopping in after the tackle is complete. Penalty 10m out right in front of the posts. Smith points to the posts.
Australia 4-0
Penalty Australia - Against Jesse Bromwich for not letting Greg Inglis up quick enough.
Australia 4-0
Semi Radradra returns to the field after 10 in the Sin Bin.
Australia 4-0
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION AUSTRALIA: Conversion attempt by Johnathan Thurston unsuccessful.
Johnathan Thurston grazes the upright and misses the conversion. Score remains 4-0 to the Kangaroos.
Australia 4-0
TRY AUSTRALIA: Scored by Darius Boyd. Kick to come.
Video Ref has checked for a double movement. 4-0 to Australia kick to come.
Australia 4-0
VIDEO REF - TRY! Darius Boyd has been ruled to have put the ball down on the line!
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Johnathan Thurston puts in a dangerous grubber but it is taken by Kodi Nikorima who is tackled in goal. Repeat set to Australia, Kiwi dropout.
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Penalty Australia - NZ not getting back the 10m. Australia kick for touch abd take the tap 30m out.
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VIDEO REF - NO TRY! Blake Ferguson ruled to have knocked on and gone into touch in goal. 20m restart to the Kiwis.
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UNFORCED ERROR NEW ZEALAND: Dallin Watene Zelezniak makes an unforced error.
Dallin Watene Zelezniak has lost the ball trying to play the ball quickly on the 1st tackle. Kangaroo scrum 25m out. First chance of the night for Australia.
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Shaun Johnson flung into touch by Greg Inglis and it's an Kangaroo scrum 10m out from their own line.
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SIN BIN: Semi Radradra is sent to the sin bin.
Semi Radradra in the Sin Bin for a professional foul. Not a penalty try, as there was doubt he would have scored for sure.
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VIDEO REF - NO TRY - Semi Radradra and Kevin Proctor chase a grubber in goal. Semi Radradra has been found to have pushed Proctor off the ball. And Semi Radradra sent to the Sin Bin!
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Penalty NZ - Against Josh Dugan for being offside.
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Cooper Cronk puts an ordinary bomb up on the last, good pressure from NZ on the kicker.
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UNFORCED ERROR NEW ZEALAND: Manu Ma'u makes an unforced error.
Manu Ma'u puts down a pass from Kodi Nikorima thinking he was a decoy close to the line. Kangaroos scrum 10m out from their own line.
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Penalty NZ - Australia inside the 10m. Kiwis take the tap 35m out.
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Strong defence from the Aussies early. Johnson gets a kick away on the last and Blake Ferguson takes it back towards the defensive line.
We are underway at Hunter Stadium, Australia kickoff!
Anthems of New Zealand and Australia are complete...and now the Australians face the Haka!
Both teams enter the field of play prior to the National Anthems and of course the Haka.
The people of Newcastle have turned out tonight! Very close to a full house prior to kickoff.
Australia have not lost 3 matches in a row since 1953.
Welcome to Hunter Stadium in Newcastle for the Trans Tasman Test Match between Australia and New Zealand. Despite New Zealand winning their last 3 matches against the Kangaroos, Australia go into this match as heavy favourites.
New Zealand have some late changes to their 17, with Tohu Harris in jumper #6 moving to the centres to replace Shaun Kenny-Dowall who is out. Kodi Nikorima comes off the bench to start at five-eighth, which sees Kenny Bromwich comes into the squad to make his test debut, where he will start from the bench in jumper #21.
Australia have made no changes and are 1-17.
Get excited for what promises to be an exciting Test Match. Will Mal Meninga bring out the passion for the Green and Golds or will the Kiwi's spring another upset?
Stayed tuned to @LeagueUnlimited for all the action, kickoff not far away.
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judges: Jeff Younis, Shane Rehm
Video Referee: Bernard Sutton, Ben Galea, Ashley Klein
AUSTRALIA (16)
Tries: Darius Boyd, Greg Inglis, Blake Ferguson
Field Goals:
Conversions: Johnathan Thurston (0/2), Cameron Smith (0/1)
Penalty Goals: Johnathan Thurston (1/1), Cameron Smith (1/1)
NEW ZEALAND (0)
Tries:
Field Goals:
Conversions:
Penalty Goals: