Kiwis fall short in Rugby League World Cup shootout against Kangaroos
New Zealand lost 24-22 to Australia in a close Rugby League World Cup match in Sydney.
The Kiwis came up short in a tight contest at Sydney, falling 24-22 to the Kangaroos. Player ratings show mixed performances across the squad.
One key player picked up a suspected broken arm in the second half and had to leave the field, likely ending his World Cup campaign. The match was decided by fine margins, with Australia's Jack Bostock scoring the game-winning try.
Individual performances varied, with some Kiwis defenders making big tackles while others made costly errors that opened the door for Australian tries.
- Australia 24, New Zealand 22
- Final score
- Jack Bostock
- Game-winning try
- Sydney
- Location
- 25
- One player tackles
Why it mattersThe loss to Australia was a close contest, with player performances varying across the squad from strong defensive efforts to costly errors.
AustraliaAustralian rugby league fans saw their Kangaroos edge a close World Cup game, keeping Australia in strong position in the tournament.
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