NewzAustralia defeated New Zealand 24-22 in a dramatic Rugby League World Cup opening match held in Sydney. The hard-fought victory for the tournament hosts was secured late in the game, propelled by a standout performance from debutant Jack Bostock, who scored a hat-trick of tries.
The thrilling encounter established a competitive tone for the beginning of the World Cup, highlighting the narrow margin of victory between the two rugby league rivals as Australia narrowly averted an upset by the visiting New Zealand side.
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