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Rugby League World Cup: Australia edge New Zealand 24-22 in thrilling start to tournament

PerthNow · 15 October 2026 at 10:18 pm

Rugby League World Cup: Australia edge New Zealand 24-22 in thrilling start to tournament

Jack Bostock was the hero as Australia finished strong to eke out a thrilling victory over New Zealand to open the Rugby League World Cup.

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