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Australia clinch thrilling World Cup opener against New Zealand

NewTimes newsroomPublished 15/10/2026 · 19:00 CEST
Australia clinch thrilling World Cup opener against New Zealand
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The story

Source: BBC News · NewTimes editorial text based on the source feed.

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