 Floodlights were installed in 1990 and were first used on 17 October when Cumbria faced the touring Australians during the 1990 Kangaroo Tour in front of 6,750 fans on a cold night with Australia victorious 42–10 in a dominant display.Derwent also hosted the opening game of the 1994 Kangaroo Tour between Cumbria and Australia on a cold, wet day in front of only 4,227 fans.Australia were again dominant, winning 52–8 ("In both 1990 and 1994, the Australian team was composed mainly of the mid-week team and not those who were expected to play Test matches").