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Living For Today · 11-30-2004, 08:01 PM

Kangaroos bounce past upset

1 December 2004

The Kangaroos narrowly avoided one of the biggest upsets in rugby league history before scoring a 36-24 win over the USA Tomahawks at Franklin Field in Philadelphia tonight.

The game was played on astro-turf, under modified rules - including four 20 minute quarters - with a marching band in the stands and running commentary over the PA system.

For a time it threatened to produce the biggest upset in the game's history.

The Tomahawks settled best in familiar surroundings and scored the opening three tries of the match, racing to an 18-0 lead five minutes into the second quarter.

Australia finally hit back in the 35th minute when Matt Bowen got the first of his three tries but were on the back foot moments later when former Canberra player Brandon Costin, playing for the Tomahawks, kicked and regathered to make the score 24-6 at halftime.

The third quarter was all Australia, with Bowen getting his second, Shaun Berrigan crossing for his first and Matt Copper levelling the scores when he strolled over from a scrum win.

Then Willie Mason put his stamp on the match, standing at five-eighth at the scrum and carrying three US defenders over the line to put Australia in front for the first time in the match.

Lockyer converted and the world champions led 30-24.

Bowen then brought up his hat-trick when he backed up Andrew Ryan and raced 50 metres, Brett Kimmorley converting to make the lead 12 points.

The victory capped a successful tour for coach Wayne Bennett and his players, who captured the Tri Nations trophy at the weekend with a 44-4 win over Great Britain at Elland Road in Leeds.

nrl.com.au

Did any Americans watch this game? Was an ok match but the Aussies didnt really turn up to play. The USA team however played very well a lot better than expected.

FreeHugeMovies · 11-30-2004, 08:02 PM

I have it on DVR. I actuall play rugby here in the US and didn't know we played rugby league. I thought we were a union only country.

Living For Today · 12-01-2004, 02:40 AM

I guess nobody watched it then. hehe. It would be cool if the game would grow in the US. Im sure over time they could field a competitive team.

lacorporacione · 12-01-2004, 05:07 PM

Go the Aussies!

I think we were justr resting untill half time lol

Yug · 12-01-2004, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lacorporacione
Go the Aussies!

I think we were justr resting untill half time lol

Of course we were, just trying to make it look like we were giving the USA a chance

Living For Today · 12-01-2004, 05:13 PM

Yeah It would have been good to see us wallop them and I have no doubt they could have won by 60 or 70 if they really had to. America did play better than expected though.

FreeHugeMovies · 12-01-2004, 05:20 PM

I watched it late last night. We actuall played well but the ball bounced our way the whole night. Rugby will grow in the US just give us a few years. We are developing HS teams and the game is getting more exposure.

r-c-e · 12-01-2004, 05:32 PM

Would have been bloody hilarious if the yanks had trumped us aussies. Why were they playing modified rules though?

11-30-2004, 08:01 PM	#1
Living For Today Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 3,970	USA vs Australia Kangaroos bounce past upset 1 December 2004 The Kangaroos narrowly avoided one of the biggest upsets in rugby league history before scoring a 36-24 win over the USA Tomahawks at Franklin Field in Philadelphia tonight. The game was played on astro-turf, under modified rules - including four 20 minute quarters - with a marching band in the stands and running commentary over the PA system. For a time it threatened to produce the biggest upset in the game's history. The Tomahawks settled best in familiar surroundings and scored the opening three tries of the match, racing to an 18-0 lead five minutes into the second quarter. Australia finally hit back in the 35th minute when Matt Bowen got the first of his three tries but were on the back foot moments later when former Canberra player Brandon Costin, playing for the Tomahawks, kicked and regathered to make the score 24-6 at halftime. The third quarter was all Australia, with Bowen getting his second, Shaun Berrigan crossing for his first and Matt Copper levelling the scores when he strolled over from a scrum win. Then Willie Mason put his stamp on the match, standing at five-eighth at the scrum and carrying three US defenders over the line to put Australia in front for the first time in the match. Lockyer converted and the world champions led 30-24. Bowen then brought up his hat-trick when he backed up Andrew Ryan and raced 50 metres, Brett Kimmorley converting to make the lead 12 points. The victory capped a successful tour for coach Wayne Bennett and his players, who captured the Tri Nations trophy at the weekend with a 44-4 win over Great Britain at Elland Road in Leeds. nrl.com.au Did any Americans watch this game? Was an ok match but the Aussies didnt really turn up to play. The USA team however played very well a lot better than expected.

12-01-2004, 05:07 PM	#4
lacorporacione Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 252	Go the Aussies! I think we were justr resting untill half time lol __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60. Let me repeat... A 120 x 60 button and no more that 3 lines of DEFAULT SIZE AND COLOR text.

11-30-2004, 08:02 PM	#2
FreeHugeMovies Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 14,137	I have it on DVR. I actuall play rugby here in the US and didn't know we played rugby league. I thought we were a union only country.

12-01-2004, 02:40 AM	#3
Living For Today Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 3,970	I guess nobody watched it then. hehe. It would be cool if the game would grow in the US. Im sure over time they could field a competitive team.

12-01-2004, 05:13 PM	#6
Living For Today Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 3,970	Yeah It would have been good to see us wallop them and I have no doubt they could have won by 60 or 70 if they really had to. America did play better than expected though.

12-01-2004, 05:20 PM	#7
FreeHugeMovies Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 14,137	I watched it late last night. We actuall played well but the ball bounced our way the whole night. Rugby will grow in the US just give us a few years. We are developing HS teams and the game is getting more exposure.

12-01-2004, 05:32 PM	#8
r-c-e Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,070	Would have been bloody hilarious if the yanks had trumped us aussies. Why were they playing modified rules though?