Australia edge New Zealand 24-22 in World Cup opener — SkimNews
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- Australia beat New Zealand 24-22 in a dramatic Rugby League World Cup opener in Sydney, snatching victory in the closing stages
- Jack Bostock, making his international debut, scored a hat-trick to power Australia's late fightback against New Zealand
Why it matters: Australia opened their home tournament with a win, while Bostock announced himself as a new international talent with a debut hat-trick in a tight contest — a notable career launch the wider rugby league world will be tracking.
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