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Australia survive a scare as New Zealand light fuse on Rugby League World Cup

Pool A: Kangaroos 24-22 Kiwis Jack Bostock scores three tries including match-winner in Sydney The Australia debutant Jack Bostock almost single-handedly stole the Rugby League World Cup opener, with three tries and one crucial assist in a 24-22 victory against New Zealand that might generously be described as undeserv

15 October 2026Live

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Guardian Sport. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/15/australia-new-zealand-mens-rugby-league-world-cup-bostock-match-report

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