Rugby League Tri-Nations Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
The Rugby League Tri-Nations is a relatively new concept for rugby league, though it can be seen as a logical continuation of the early world cup structure, in which the best teams in the world play in a round robin tournament leading to a final. The original world cup involved France, whose playing standards have since slipped, whilst additional teams also now take part. Great Britain also no longer compete in world cup competition, the Rugby Football League preferring to separate out the home nations.The competition was undoubtedly inspired by the rugby union Tri Nations Series.
The first competition was held in 1999 in Australia and New Zealand. The second one is currently underway in Great Britain at the time of writing. The format for the second competition has altered slightly, with each team facing each other twice prior to the final. Further Tri-Nations series are planned for 2005 and 2006.
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1999 Rugby League Tri-Nations
Group stages
League standings
| Team | Played | Won | Drew | Lost | For | Against | Difference | Points |
| New Zealand | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 26 | 24 | 0 |
| Australia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 64 | 30 | 34 | 2 |
| Great Britain | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 68 | -58 | 5 |
After four of six games.
Final
2004 Rugby League Tri-Nations
Group stages
Current standings
| Team | Played | Won | Drew | Lost | For | Against | Difference | Points |
| Australia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 60 | 36 | 24 | 5 |
| Great Britain | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 24 | 6 | 2 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 40 | 70 | -30 | 1 |
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