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Australia clinch thrilling World Cup opener against New Zealand

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Published 16 Oct 2026, 4:00 am·1 h ago·1 min read

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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.

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