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World Cup opener a reminder of Test rugby league's glory days
Nick Campton · ABC News (AU)
Published 16 Oct 2026, 7:04 am·1 h ago·1 min read
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There was a time when Test matches were rugby league's biggest, best, and bloodiest spectacles, and last night's World Cup opener between Australia and New Zealand was a reminder of those days.
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