Australia full-back Billy Slater agreed to “face the music” after his arrest by police in Manchester but he is unrepentant over the Kangaroos players’ decision to attend a nightclub in between matches in the World Cup.

Australia 34 England 14

Australia kick-started their 2006 Tri-Nations campaign in emphatic style with a 30-18 victory over reigning champions New Zealand at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland.

Australia’s rugby union Wallabies today captured another rugby league Test star, with winger Lote Tuqiri announcing his decision to switch codes.