1995 Rugby League World Cup Group B
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1995 Rugby League World Cup Group B was one of the three groups in the 1995 Rugby League World Cup. The group consisted of New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Tonga.
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
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 New Zealand |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 30 | +17 | 4 | Advanced to knockout stage |
 Tonga |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 53 | −1 | 1 | |
 Papua New Guinea |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 50 | −16 | 1 |
Source: [1]
New Zealand vs Tonga
Tonga looked to be pulling off the shock of the 1995 World Cup when they came from 12–6 down to lead New Zealand 24–12 with 20 minutes to go in the game at Wilderspool Stadium. However, late tries to Hitro Okesene and Richie Blackmore (his second), both converted by Matthew Ridge who also landed a field goal in the dying moments, saved the Kiwis from an embarrassing loss.
8 October 1995 |
| New Zealand |
25 – 24 | Tonga |
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| Tries: Richie Blackmore (2) Sean Hoppe Tony Kemp Hitro Okesene Goals: Matthew Ridge (2/5) Field Goals: Matthew Ridge (1) |
[2] |
Tries: Willie Wolfgramm Una Taufa Jimmy Veikoso Salesi Finau Goals: Asa Amone (4/5) |
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Papua New Guinea vs Tonga
Tonga continued their good form to lead Papua New Guinea 20–0 at half time. However, the Kumuls came alive in the second half to pull out a 28–all draw.
10 October 1995 |
| Papua New Guinea |
28 – 28 | Tonga |
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| Tries: Adrian Lam Elias Paiyo David Buko Stanley Gene Lucas Solbat Goals: Elias Paiyo (4) |
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Tries: Awen Guttenbeil (2) Phil Howlett Willie Wolfgramm Tauʻalupe Liku Una Taufa Goals: Asa Amone (2) |
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