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The second '''[[Rugby League Tri-Nations]]''' tournament was contested between [[October 2004 in sports|16 October]] and [[November 2004 in sports|27 November]] of [[2004 in sports|2004]]. The first match of the tournament was held in [[New Zealand]]. The format of the competition differed from the [[1999 Rugby League Tri-Nations|previous event]] in that the teams played each other twice prior to the final.

'''''Wheels'' magazine''' is one of the two leading motoring [[magazines]] in [[Australia]], rivalled by the former ''Modern Motor'' (now ''[[Motor magazine|Motor]]''). It was founded in [[1953]] and publishes monthly. It is well known for its thorough [[Car of the Year]] award.

The final of the tournament was predicted to be a close and tight affair by some experts, with the British team slight favourites, having qualified as group winners. But it turned out to be a one sided slaughter as the attacking poweress of the Australians cut the Great Britain team to pieces, and Australia yet again produced their best performance of the tournament when it mattered most. [[Stand off]] [[Darren Lockyer]] was the considered by many observers to have been the difference for Australia as he ran the show and Great Britain had no answer to his play-making ability, particularly in the first half. By half-time the game was effectively over at 38-0 in favour of Australia, thanks in no small part to the sleight of hand of the Australians and their off-loads in the tackle. Great Britain played better in the second-half but it mattered little, as the game as a contest was over by the 30th minute. The Tri-Nations trophy was presented to man of the match and team captain Darren Lockyer.

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== Results ==

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=== Group stages ===

*[[October 16]]: New Zealand 16 - 16 Australia ([[North Harbour Stadium]], [[Auckland]])

*[[October 23]]: Australia 32 - 12 New Zealand ([[Loftus Road]], [[London]])

*[[October 30]]: Great Britain 8 - 12 Australia ([[City of Manchester Stadium]], [[Manchester]])

*[[November 6]]: Great Britain 22 - 12 New Zealand ([[Galpharm Stadium]], [[Huddersfield]])

*[[November 13]]: Great Britain 24 - 12 Australia ([[JJB Stadium]], [[Wigan]])

*[[November 20]]: Great Britain 26 - 24 New Zealand ([[KC Stadium]], [[Kingston upon Hull|Hull]])

=== Final standings ===

<table border="1" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3">

<tr><td>'''Team'''</td><td>'''Played'''</td><td>'''Won'''</td><td>'''Drew'''</td><td>'''Lost'''</td><td>'''For'''</td><td>'''Against'''</td><td>'''Difference'''</td><td>'''Points'''</td></tr>

<tr><td>[[Image:Uk_flag_large.png|33px]] [[Great Britain national rugby league team|Great Britain]]</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>80</td><td>60</td><td>20</td><td>6</td></tr>

<tr><td>[[Image:Australia_flag_large.png|33px]] [[Australia national rugby league team|Australia]]</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>72</td><td>60</td><td>12</td><td>5</td></tr>

<tr><td>[[Image:Flag of New Zealand.png|33px]] [[New Zealand national rugby league team|New Zealand]]</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>64</td><td>95</td><td>-32</td><td>1</td></tr>

</table>

===Final===

*[[November 27]]: Great Britain 4 - 44 Australia ([[Elland Road]], [[Leeds]])

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