Rookie bags three tries as Australia and New Zealand deliver World Cup classic opener
AustraliaWhat to know
- A Reece Walsh blinder, and three tries to debutant Jack Bostock, sealed a memorable World Cup win for Australia.S1S2
- Jack Bostock scores a hat-trick of tries as Australia fight back to win the opening game of the Rugby League World Cup against New Zealand.S3
- Australia started the Rugby League World Cup with a stunning 24-22 victory over New Zealand at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney.S4
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Rookie bags three tries as Australia and New Zealand deliver World Cup classic opener
A Reece Walsh blinder, and three tries to debutant Jack Bostock, sealed a memorable World Cup win for Australia.
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Australia edge New Zealand in epic World Cup opener
Jack Bostock scores a hat-trick of tries as Australia fight back to win the opening game of the Rugby League World Cup against New Zealand.
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Skynews · 2 reports
Australia pull off stunning win over New Zealand in World Cup opener
Australia started the Rugby League World Cup with a stunning 24-22 victory over New Zealand at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney.
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Published Oct 14, 2026 · updated Oct 15, 2026
What to know
- A Reece Walsh blinder, and three tries to debutant Jack Bostock, sealed a memorable World Cup win for Australia.S1S2
- Jack Bostock scores a hat-trick of tries as Australia fight back to win the opening game of the Rugby League World Cup against New Zealand.S3
- Australia started the Rugby League World Cup with a stunning 24-22 victory over New Zealand at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney.S4
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