Australia narrowly defeats New Zealand 24-22 in Rugby League World Cup opener

In the opening match of the Rugby League World Cup, Australia edged out New Zealand 24-22 in a closely contested game. Jack Bostock scored three tries on his debut, while Reece Walsh and Kayln Ponga also made significant contributions with solo tries. The match featured multiple lead changes and showcased high-level attacking skills from both teams.

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