This is a list of international rugby league matches played throughout 2016. A † denotes a recognised, but unofficial match that did not contribute to the IRL World Rankings.
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February
editPhilippines vs Serbia men in Australia
edit5 February 2016
19:30 (AEST) |
Philippines 
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18–12 |  Serbia
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Phillips 1 Goodwin 1 Mason 1 Jones 1 Goals: Stephenson 1/4 |
1st: 12–4 2nd: 6–8 Report |
Stevanović 2 Vujanović 1 Goals: Vojislav Dedić 0/2 Vukanović 0/1 |
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May
editWomen's ANZAC Test
edit6 May 2016
5.25pm (AEST) |
Australia 
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16 – 26 |  New Zealand
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| Tries: Brown (50', 78') 2 Bremner (24') 1 Goals: Studdon 1 (pen) Moran 1 (con) |
[3] |
Tries: Tupaea 2 (11', 17') Fiso 2 (45', 64') Feterika 1 (33') Rota 1 (68') Goals: Maaka 1 (con) |
ANZAC Test
edit6 May 2016
8.05pm (AEST) |
| Australia
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16–0 | New Zealand
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| Tries: Boyd (14') 1 Inglis (32') 1 Ferguson (80') 1 Goals: Thurston 1/3 (20' pen) Smith 1/2 (44' pen) Sin Bin: Radradra 1 (6') |
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Notes:
- This was the annual 2016 Anzac Test.
- Australia's win ended a 3-match losing streak against New Zealand.
- This was the first time New Zealand were held scoreless in a test-match since 2007.[5]
- With the victory, Australia reclaim the Bill Kelly Memorial Trophy.
- Martin Taupau and Sam Moa made their 10th test appearance for New Zealand.
- Blake Ferguson, Josh McGuire, Michael Morgan and Fijian-born Semi Radradra made their international debuts for Australia while Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Kenny Bromwich and Manu Maʻu made their international debuts for New Zealand.
Papua New Guinea vs Fiji men in Australia
editThe 2016 Melanesian Cup was played between Papua New Guinea and Fiji. Papua New Guinea created history to win their first Melanesian Cup title.[6] The test looked in a similar situation to last year when Fiji took a comfortable lead into the break but this time around Papua New Guinea scored enough points in the second half to outscore their pacific rivals and win their first major title since the 2009 Pacific Cup. Captain David Mead shone for the Kumuls as he made try-saving tackles, assists and even line breaks in a man-of-the-match performance which was a crucial influence to earning his country's first win on away soil since the year 2000. Fiji picked 7 débutantes for the test match, while PNG featured five players making their first ever International appearance for their country. Both teams had a fair share of NRL, Queensland or New South Wales Cup, as well as domestic club players. Papua New Guinea's most capped player was Rod Griffin who made his 10th appearance for his country, while Fiji's most experienced player was Akuila Uate who made his 12th appearance for his country. Gold Coast's David Mead captained Papua New Guinea, and Port Kembla Blacks' James Storer led Fiji.
7 May 2016
5.45pm (AEST) |
Papua New Guinea 
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24–22 |  Fiji
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| Tries: W Boas (5'), (52') 2 Ottio (42') 1 McDonald (71') 1 Goals: A Boas 4/5 (6'), (8' pen), (44'), (72') Sin Bin: Olam 1  37' to 47' |
Report |
Tries: Vunakece 1 (16') Qionimacawa 3 (29') (37') (75') Goals: Kennedy 1/1 (17') Moceidreke 2/4 (22' pen), (76') |
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Notes:
- This was the first of the two 2016 Pacific Rugby League Tests.
- The win was Papua New Guinea's first win on foreign soil since the 2000 World Cup.[8]
- With the victory, Papua New Guinea now hold the Melanesian Cup shield.
- Rod Griffin made his 10th test appearance for Papua New Guinea.
- James Storer made his 10th test appearance for Fiji.
- Justin Olam, Stargroth Amean, Watson Boas, Henry Wan and Kurt Baptiste made their international debuts for Papua New Guinea while Etuate Qionimacawa, Sitiveni Moceidreke, Maurice Kennedy, Ben Nakubuwai, Tui Kamikamica, Tevita Cottrell and Jokatama Dokonivalu made their international debuts for Fiji.
Samoa vs Tonga men in Australia
editThe 2016 Polynesian Cup was played between Samoa and Tonga. Samoa defeated Tonga to win their second consecutive Polynesian Cup title.[9] The strong crowd would always show their passion and loud screaming support throughout the game after big hits, strong runs and intense moments were key talking points.[citation needed] However a total of 29 errors and a completion rate of just over 50% from both countries was a headache for everyone to watch.[citation needed] Despite Tonga having 55% possession and more territory, they didn't score and the Samoans made them pay by taking their few second-half opportunities that were given to them resulting in another Samoan victory over their old 'War rivals'. Samoa picked 7 débutantes for the test match, while Tonga featured three. Both teams' players varied from National Rugby League players to Queensland or New South Wales Cup to Holden Cup and to the Super League. Samoa's most capped player was Leeson Ah Mau who made his 10th appearance for his country, while Tonga's most experienced player was Feleti Mateo who made his 13th appearance for his country. English Super League club Hull F.C. gave permission for two players to leave England and play in the Polynesian Cup test; coincidentally they were captain of both nations. Frank Pritchard captained Samoa, and Sika Manu led Tonga.[10]
7 May 2016
7.45pm (AEST) |
Samoa 
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18–6 |  Tonga
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| Tries: Winterstein (15') 1 Leutele (55') 1 Wright (75') 1 Goals: Brown 3/4 (16'), (40' pen), (56') |
Report |
Tries: Pangai 1 (4') Goals: Kata 1/1 (5') |
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Notes:
- This was the second of the two 2016 Pacific Rugby League Tests.
- With the victory, Samoa retain the Polynesian Cup shield.
- Leeson Ah Mau made his 10th test appearance for Samoa.
- Kirisome Auva'a, Fa'amanu Brown, Erin Clark, Junior Paulo, Kaysa Pritchard, Raymond Faitala-Mariner and John Asiata made their international debuts for Samoa while David Fusitu'a, Patrick Kaufusi and Sione Katoa made their international debuts for Tonga.
Lebanon vs Cook Islands men in Australia
edit8 May 2016
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Lebanon 
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20–30 |  Cook Islands
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| Tries: el Zbadieh 2 Barakat 1 Kassis 1 Goals: Miskie 2/5 |
Report |
Tries: Peni 2 Makatoa 1 Glassie 1 Ngaro 1 Goals: Tangiiti 5/6 |
Belmore Sports Ground, Belmore[11]
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June
editChile vs El Salvador men in Australia
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Notes
- This was the first ever 13-aside match both teams ever played as they regularly play 9-aside matches against each other and fellow Latin Heat-based nations.
Lebanon men in Italy
edit11 June 2016
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Italy 
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22–26 | Lebanon
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| Tries: Diac (31'), (35'), (77') 3 Arrigo (46'), (51') 2 Goals: Arrigo 0/2 Dodi 1/2 Giorgis 0/1 |
Report |
Tries: Sabat 3 (4'), (14'), (64') Zeidan 1 (10') Finan 1 (24') Goals: Hachem 3/6 |
Catania University Stadium, Catania[13]
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Notes:
- This was the first Mediterranean Cup since 2004.
- Both nations fielded a total of 12 debutants each.
European Championship C
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July
editNorway men in Sweden
edit16 July 2016
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Sweden 
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24 – 40 |  Norway
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| Tries: Ah-Lam (22') 1 Cammell (31') 1 Teodor Loxvi (48') 1 Wikander (69') 1 Goals: Jönsson 4/4 |
Report |
Tries: Mwikaria 2 (5'), (9') Schmidt 1 (27') Flage 1 (35') Mellor 2 (54'), (75') Mikalsen 2 (58'), (79') Goals: Hachem 4/8 |
Årsta, Stockholm
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Notes:
- This was a part of the 2016 Nordic Cup.
- This was the first time ever that the Nordic Cup only featured two countries, after Denmark withdrew from the tournament.
- It was Norway's first Nordic Cup win since 2012.
America's Cup
edit16 July 2016
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Jamaica 
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2 – 38 |  Canada
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| Tries: Goals: Myers 1/1 |
Report |
Tries: McCarthy 1 Legault 1 Boyd 1 Grace 1 Miller 1 Hergott 1 Schouten 1 Goals: Kelly 5/5 Felix 0/1 Gemmell 0/1 |
23 July 2016
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United States 
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54 – 4 | Jamaica
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| Tries: Taylor Alley 3 Mike Timpano 2 Taioalo Vaivai 1 Gabe Farley 1 Barthlemey Longchamp 1 Nick Newlin 1 CJ Cortalano 1 Goals: Mike Timpano 6/9 Taioalo Vaivai 1/1 |
Report |
Tries: Ronaldo Wade 1 |
A. A. Garthwaite Stadium, Conshohocken[15]
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Notes:
- Former NRL player, Taioalo 'Junior' Vaivai, made his International debut for the United States.
Notes:
- Also played as part of the Colonial Cup.
August
editEuropean Triangular Series
edit6 August 2016
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Germany 
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12–26 |  Belgium
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| Tries: Amefia 2 Goals: Keinhorst 2/2 |
Report |
Tries: Leclerq 2 Bertrand 1 Troquereau 1 Guimard 1 Goals: Leroyer 3/5 |
Mendesportanlage, Dortmund[16]
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13 August 2016
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Netherlands 
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6 – 8 | Germany
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| Tries: Werk (8') 1 Goals: Storm 2/2 |
Report |
Tries: Hagenah (13') 1 Ziekursch (22') 1 Goals: Seelweger 0/2 |
Rotterdamse Rugby Club, Rotterdam[16]
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Notes
- With the win, Germany retained the Griffin Cup.
September
editNorway men in Czech Republic
edit24 September 2016
4:00pm (UTC+1) |
Czech Republic 
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12 – 6 | Norway
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| Tries: Šedina (35') 1 Fanda (52') 1 Hovard (68') 1 Goals: Šedina 0/2 Bžoch 0/1 |
Report |
Tries: Jørgensen (25') 1 Goals: Mwikaria 1/1 |
RLC Dragons Krupka Stadium, Teplice[17]
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Serbia men in Spain
edit24 September 2016
5:00pm (GMT+2) |
Spain 
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6–64 | Serbia
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| Report |
Polideportivo Quatre Carreres, Valencia[18]
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October
editCanada men in United States
editUkraine men in Czech Republic
editWorld Cup European qualifiers
edit15 October 2016[20]
3:00pm (UTC+3) |
Russia 
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40 – 6 | Spain
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| Try: Burlutskii 12' Zagoskin 14' Kosharin 33' Lysokon 44' Bratko 54' Chuprin 76' Buryak 79' Goal:
Lysokon 4/5 |
Report |
Try: Rango 69' Goal: Garcia 1/1 |
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15 October 2016[21]
3:00pm (GMT) |
Wales 
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50 – 0 | Serbia
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| Try: Williams (2) 12', 19 Grace (2) 28', 56 Olds (2) 33', 69' Davies 46' Gay 52' Dudson 76 Goal: White 4/6 Davies 3/3 |
Report |
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22 October 2016[22]
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| Serbia
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14 – 62 | Italy
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| Try: Marjanović (2) 68', 79' Burke 73' Goal: Dedić 1/2 |
Report |
Try: Lepori (4) 4', 10', 12', 46' Cerruto (4) 17', 35', 49', 71' Wakeman 22' Santi 45' Campese 58' Calegari 62' Goal: Bergamasco 7/11 Campese 0/1 |
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29 October 2016[23]
3:30pm (CET) |
| Italy
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14 – 20 | Wales
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| Try: Wilkie 26' Castellaro 29' Goal: Campese 3/3 |
Report |
Try: Morris (2) 16', 59' Walker 37' Gay 52' Goal: Davies 2/4 |
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22 October 2016
1:00pm (GMT+2) |
| Spain
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6 – 46 |  Ireland
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| Try: Charters-Blanco 62' Goal: Garcia 1/1 |
Report |
Try: Roberts 2' Dunne (2) 5', 52' Littler (2) 29', 74' Hasson 39' Peacock 56' King 66' Grix 77' Goal: Finn 5/9 |
Polideportivo Quatre Carreres, Valencia
Attendance: 323 Referee:  Patrice BenaussePlayer of the Match: Liam Finn |
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Greece men in Japan
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Fiji men in Samoa
edit8 October 2016
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| Samoa
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18–20 | Fiji
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Tries: Kasiano  4'Maumalo 16', 20'Goals: Wright (3/3) 5', 18', 21' |
Tries: Montoya 24' Storer 30'Wiliame 38'Philips 60'Goals: Moceidreke (2/4) 32', 40' |
New Zealand men in Australia
editSolomon Islands men in Vanuatu
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Wales vs Jamaica men in England
editEngland men in France
editMalta men in Thailand
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South Africa Triangular Series
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Four Nations
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Sunday, 20 November
2:30pm (BST) |
| Australia
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34–8 | New Zealand
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| Tries: Dugan (10', 24') 2 Ferguson (3') 1 Merrin (21') 1 D Boyd (45') 1 Cordner (74') 1 Goals: 5/8 Thurston (4', 18' pen, 22', 29' pen, 75') |
1st: 24 – 0 2nd: 10 – 8 Report |
Tries: 2 (56', 69') Kahu Goals: |
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November
editWorld Cup European play-off qualifier
edit4 November 2016
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| Italy
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76 – 0 | Russia
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| Tries: Goals: |
Report |
Tries: Goals: |
Leigh Sports Village, Leigh, England
Attendance: 450 Referee:  Chris CampbellPlayer of the Match: Terry Campese |
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With the win Italy became the 14th, and final, team to qualify for the 2017 World Cup.[33]
Non-RLIF matches
editNotes:
- This was a part of the 2016 Ohana Cup.
Notes:
- This was a part of the 2016 Ohana Cup.
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