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Men's Rugby League World Cup final - Australia 32-12 New Zealand: Kangaroos brush off Kiwis to win fourth-straight world title
Australia reigned supreme as they successfully defended their world title for the fourth consecutive time, as they beat New Zealand 32-12 in the men's Rugby League World Cup final
Sunday 15 November 2026 10:41, UK
Jack Bostock and Liam Martin both starred as Australia swept away New Zealand 32-12 in the men's Rugby League World Cup final to be crowned world champions for the fourth time in a row.
The Kangaroos wasted no time in getting on the scoreboard, with Martin driving over inside three minutes.
X-factor full-back Reece Walsh was once again in emphatic form, tearing apart the Kiwi defence as his side romped to score four first-half tries.
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Bostock had another inside 20 minutes before Bradman Best crashed over 10 minutes before half-time.
Martin and Tom Trbojevic bookended tries either side of the interval, before Isaiah Papali'i got one back for New Zealand.
But it was too little too late, with Bostock capping off the win with another try three minutes before the final whistle to wrap up the victory.
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