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Australia 20 New Zealand 34

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.

The Kiwis, rated 7-1 outsiders by bookmakers before kick-off, came from 10-0 down to play the Kangaroos off the park and lift the World Cup for the first time in the 54-year history of the tournament.

 

Cashmere at the ready

Cashmere at the ready

RAY Cashmere is happy to roll up his sleeves and be one of rugby league's unsung heroes.
Adrian Morley column

Adrian Morley column
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IT hurts like hell facing up to what turned into a World Cup nightmare.

 

Robinson: England prepared poorly

Robinson: England prepared poorly

FORMER rugby league star Jason Robinson has blamed poor preparation for England's elimination from the World Cup.
Aussies' fear of Cup failure

Aussies' fear of Cup failure

AUSTRALIA second row forward Craig Fitzgibbon admits the Kangaroos are driven by the fear of failure as they prepare to take on New Zealand in the World Cup final on Saturday.

 

 

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Reds sack rising star Smith springs squad surprise We're not done yet - Higham Salford exit for Gardner Oldham hand Kerr contract Players battle for Super League pride Ireland 14 Fiji 30 England coach Smith silenced Haka 'snub' angered Kiwis Price ban for drug use Pat takes wedding break Scotland 0 Tonga 48 England 24 New Zealand 36 Eamon in wonderland Crompton salutes plucky Irish Kelly pride after Ireland win Smith rests stars for NZ clash Alker tips pluck of the Irish Hoyle signs up at Oldham
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