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.
Australia defeated New Zealand 24-22 in a dramatic opening match of the Rugby League World Cup in Sydney. The host nation clinched the thrilling victory late in the game after a tightly contested encounter against their rivals.
Debutant Jack Bostock starred for Australia by scoring a hat-trick to help secure the win. The fixture served as the opening contest of the tournament, with the hosts snatching the result in the closing stages.
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