Coverage dated November 8, 2026

'That's Reece' - World Cup semi-final brings out best and worst of Walsh

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On a fractious night in Sydney that ended with Australia reaching yet another Men's Rugby League World Cup final, it was no surprise to see Reece Walsh centre stage – for better or worse.

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Walsh-inspired Australia crush irate Samoa to reach World Cup final (opens BBC News)
Published Nov 8, 2026
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Reece Walsh scores a hat-trick as Australia reach the Men's Rugby League World Cup final by overwhelming a Samoa side left fuming by a series of refereeing calls against them.
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'That's Reece' - World Cup semi-final brings out best and worst of Walsh (opens BBC News)
Published Nov 8, 2026
BBC News's feed description
On a fractious night in Sydney that ended with Australia reaching yet another Men's Rugby League World Cup final, it was no surprise to see Reece Walsh centre stage – for better or worse.