New Zealand beats Australia in Rugby League World Cup

Australia 20 New Zealand 34

Sat, 22 Nov, 2008 - 13:01

Australia 20 New Zealand 34

For the second time in three years, New Zealand turned the formbook upside down to pull off a stunning victory over Australia.

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