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Australia clinch thrilling World Cup opener against New Zealand

Australia beat New Zealand 24-22 in a Rugby League World Cup opener in Sydney, with debutant Jack Bostock scoring a hat-trick to see the hosts snatch victory late on.

15 October 2026Live

Sources

BBC Sport. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/videos/cmn4eqpvw1ppo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Australia beat New Zealand 24-22 in a Rugby League World Cup opener in Sydney, with debutant Jack Bostock scoring a hat-trick to see the hosts snatch victory late on.

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