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Coverage dated October 15, 2026

Australia edges New Zealand 24-22 in Rugby League World Cup opener as Bostock scores 3 tries

Headline from Philadelphia Inquirer

Jack Bostock has scored three tries on debut as defending champion Australia edged New Zealand 24-22 to open the Rugby League World Cup with a momentum-swinging encounter befitting of a final

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  1. BBC News

    Australia edge New Zealand in epic World Cup opener (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    Jack Bostock scores a hat-trick of tries as Australia fight back to win the opening game of the Rugby League World Cup against New Zealand.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Australia edges New Zealand 24-22 in Rugby League World Cup opener as Bostock scores 3 tries (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Jack Bostock has scored three tries on debut as defending champion Australia edged New Zealand 24-22 to open the Rugby League World Cup with a momentum-swinging encounter befitting of a final