3 Mar 2022

NZ Sporting History: 1985 Kiwis v Kangaroos test series

From Afternoons, 2:25 pm on 3 March 2022

In NZ Sporting History today we're revisiting the 1985 rugby league three-game test series between the Kiwis and Kangaroos.

Although the Kiwis lost the series, their 18-0 domination in the third and final match became a defining moment for rugby league in New Zealand and is still talked about by Australian rugby league legends to this day.

Former Kiwis Coach, Sir Graham Lowe lead the team to their historical win, he joins Jesse to reminisce.

Kevin Tamati with the ball for the New Zealand Kiwis, playing at Carlaw park. Circa 1985

Kevin Tamati with the ball for the New Zealand Kiwis, playing at Carlaw park. Circa 1985 Photo: © Photosport Ltd / www.photosport.nz