2005 Tri-nations
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| Number of teams | 3 |
| Host country |
 United Kingdom
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| Winner |
 New Zealand (1st title)
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| Matches played | 7 |
| Attendance | 155,143 (22,163 per match) |
| Tries scored | 56 (8 per match) |
| Top scorer |
Stacey Jones (42) |
| Top try scorers |
Clinton Toopi (5) Jake Webster (5) Matt Cooper (5) |
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The majority of the 2005 Rugby League Tri-Nations was played in Great Britain and Australasia. The final was played between Australia and New Zealand at Elland Road on Saturday 26 November. New Zealand won the match 24-0 and were crowned 2005 Tri-Nations champions, breaking Australia's 27-year undefeated international tournament record.
The tournament was officially known as the 2005 Gillette Tri-Nations due to sponsorship from Gillette.
Each team was to play the other three twice during the round robin tournament. The top two finishing teams would then contest the final.
One referee from each participating nation was appointed to control matches in the Tri-Nations:
The games were played at the following venues in Australia, New Zealand and England.
The Tri-Nations Final was played in Leeds.
AUSTRALIA
1. Anthony Minichiello · 2. Matt King · 3. Mark Gasnier · 4. Brent Tate · 5. Timana Tahu · 6. Darren Lockyer (c) · 7. Andrew Johns · 8. Petero Civoniceva · 9. Danny Buderus · 10. Steve Price · 11. Luke O'Donnell · 12. Craig Fitzgibbon · 13. Ben Kennedy
Interchange: 14. Craig Gower · 15. Jason Ryles · 16. Andrew Ryan · 17. Trent Waterhouse
Coach: Wayne Bennett
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