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 comeback against New Zealand.
Why it matters: A two-point margin in the tournament's first match confirms Australia and New Zealand remain closely matched at the top of rugby league, while a hat-trick from a debutant immediately establishes Bostock as a headline weapon for the hosts' campaign.
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