
Thomas Leuluai feared he wouldn't be picked by New Zealand coach Stephen Kearney for the World Cup final.

New Zealand lifted the World Cup for the first time after a shock 34-20 win over reigning champions Australia in Brisbane.

New Zealand coach Stephen Kearney praised a 'wonderful effort' from his troops after they shocked Australia.

Skipper Nathan Cayless admits it will take an heroic effort from all 17 Kiwi players if they are to upset Australia.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 112 | 6 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 4 |
| 3 | England | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -50 | 2 |
| 4 | Papua New Guinea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -92 | 0 |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | |
| Saturday 22nd November | |
| Rugby League World Cup | |
| New Zealand 34 - 20 Australia | |
| Saturday 15th November | |
| Rugby League World Cup | |
| New Zealand 32 - 22 England | |
| Saturday 8th November | |
| Rugby League World Cup | |
| England 24 - 36 New Zealand | |
| Saturday 1st November | |
| Rugby League World Cup | |
| New Zealand 48 - 6 Papua New Guinea | |
| Sunday 26th October | |
| Rugby League World Cup | |
| Australia 30 - 6 New Zealand | |
Phil Clarke makes it his mission to identify the wider failings behind England's World Cup exit.
After several weeks of Pommie Bashing in Australia, Bill Arthur attempts to redress the balance.
Jason Robinson says it will be a massive upset if New Zealand win Saturday's World Cup final.
Stevo and Phil Clarke started the inquest after watching England crash out of the World Cup.
Stevo says that the time for talking and excuses are over - England have got to perform!
Both Paul Cullen and Martin Offiah lament Ireland's kicking - or lack of it - as they exit the World Cup to Fiji.