Australia clinch thrilling World Cup opener against New Zealand

BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountHomeNewsSportEarthReelWorklifeTravelCultureFutureMusicTVWeatherSoundsMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportEarthReelWorklifeTravelCultureFutureMusicTVWeatherSoundsClose menu BBC SportMenuHomeFootballCricketFormula 1Rugby UTennisGolfCyclingAthleticsMoreA-Z SportsAmerican FootballAthleticsBasketballBoxingCricketCyclingDartsDisability SportFootballFormula 1Gaelic GamesGolfGymnasticsHorse RacingMixed Martial ArtsMotorsportNetballRugby LeagueRugby UnionSnookerSwimmingTennisFull Sports A-ZMore from SportEnglandScotlandWalesNorthern IrelandQuizzesNews FeedsHelp & FAQsRugby LeagueScores & FixturesTablesAll TeamsAustralia clinch thrilling World Cup opener against New ZealandThis content is not available in your location.There was an error Australia beat New Zealand 24-22 in a dramatic Rugby League World Cup opener in Sydney, with debutant Jack Bostock scoring a hat-trick to see the hosts snatch victory late on. Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated topicsRugby LeagueFollow Rugby League close panelYou are now following Rugby LeagueUpdates from your Sport topics will appear in My Sport and in a collection on the Sport homepage.Read descriptionExplore moreAustralia clinch thrilling World Cup opener against New Zealand. Video, 00:03:01Australia clinch thrilling World Cup opener against New Zealand 3:01Up Next. Lewis 'grabbed World Cup chance' Video, 00:01:04Lewis 'grabbed World Cup chance' 1:04Editor's recommendationsSquad rotation is a Champions League-winning blueprint. Video, 00:01:20Squad rotation is a Champions League-winning blueprint 1:20Watch new skateboarding speed world record of 151.83 km/h. Video, 00:01:08Watch new skateboarding speed world record of 151.83 km/h 1:08We are close to PSG - Maresca. Video, 00:00:55We are close to PSG - Maresca 0:55Man Utd are hurting - Carrick. Video, 00:00:53Man Utd are hurting - Carrick 0:53Independent regulator waiting for Man City appeal. Video, 00:05:04Independent regulator waiting for Man City appeal 5:0461st World Conker Championships takes place in Southwick. Video, 00:01:2261st World Conker Championships takes place in Southwick 1:22The noise will always be around Man City - Maresca. Video, 00:01:01The noise will always be around Man City - Maresca 1:01Majority of clubs on edge of 'financial disaster' - regulator. Video, 00:03:33Majority of clubs on edge of 'financial disaster' - regulator 3:33Liverpool the better team but red card changed everything - Iraola. Video, 00:01:07Liverpool the better team but red card changed everything - Iraola 1:07Maresca says he 'completely trusts' Man City. Video, 00:02:25Maresca says he 'completely trusts' Man City 2:25Holloway calls for Man City expulsion to non-league. Video, 00:02:14Holloway calls for Man City expulsion to non-league 2:14Loss to Man City drove us to title - Odegaard. Video, 00:01:46Loss to Man City drove us to title - Odegaard

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