Australia played host to these teams in non-tour years. In the first half of the 20th century, Australia's international competition came from alternating tours to Great Britain and New Zealand. The majority of the Kangaroos' games since then have been played against Great Britain and New Zealand. The team was first assembled in 1908 for a tour of Great Britain. Only five nations (along with NZ Maori) have beaten Australia in test matches, and Australia has an overall win percentage of 70%.ĭating back to 1908, Australia is the fourth oldest national side after England, New Zealand and Wales. The team is the most successful in Rugby League World Cup history, having won the competition 12 times, and contested 16 of the 17 finals, only failing to reach the final in the 1954 inaugural tournament. Administered by the Australian Rugby League Commission, the Kangaroos are ranked first in the RLIF World Rankings. The Australia national rugby league team, the Kangaroos, have represented Australia in senior men's rugby league football competition since the establishment of the game in Australia in 1908.
( The Boulevard, Kingston upon Hull, England 4 November 2000)
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