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Rugby League World Cup: What we learned from the opening phase of pool matches

The Kiwis' clash with the Kangaroos was one of the best sporting contests of the year.
Rugby League World Cup: What we learned from the opening phase of pool matches

Senior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·

20 Oct, 2026 12:01 AM6 mins to read

Kalyn Ponga scores one of the best tries in Kiwis history in the World Cup opener against the Kangaroos.

Michael Burgess looks back at the key lessons and outcomes from the first week of the Rugby League World Cup.

Almost a week on, the buzz from the Kiwis clash with the Kangaroos still lingers. It wasn’t just a great game of rugby

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