Australia edge New Zealand in epic World Cup opener
Jack Bostock scores a hat-trick of tries as Australia fight back to win the opening game of the Rugby League World Cup against New Zealand.
BBC Sport reports: Jack Bostock scores a hat-trick of tries as Australia fight back to win the opening game of the Rugby League World Cup against New Zealand.
This sports story centres on Australia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Zealand, World Cup and Jack Bostock.
Why it matters
Results and decisions like this can shape standings, selections and the rest of the season for the teams and athletes involved.
Key details
- Location
- Australia · Oceania
- Reported by
- BBC Sport
- First reported
- Key names
- Zealand, World Cup, Jack Bostock, Rugby League World Cup
- Section
- Sports
Sources
This is an independent summary. Read the full, original reporting from the publisher:
Read the full story at BBC SportSpotted an error? Request a correction · How this summary was produced
Related Stories
Davies urged to reverse retirement for World Cup
Ex-Wales hooker Scott Baldwin is convinced the 36-year-old's World Cup know-how can still help Wales in Australia.
All Blacks power past Australia to retain Bledisloe Cup
New Zealand retain the Bledisloe Cup for a 23rd straight year as they power past Australia to extend their remarkable unbeaten run at Eden Park.
Australia, New Zealand probe Flydubai pilot's time there
The Flydubai pilot from Oman suspected of trying to crash a plane in Israel spent time in Oceania as a young man.
Nine injured in Australia as car crashes into crowd north of Sydney
The driver was arrested at the scene in the city about 110 km (68 miles) north of the New South Wales state capital, Sydney.
How championship rematches became a specialty for PFL titleholder Liz Carmouche
PFL women's flyweight champ Liz Carmouche will compete in her sixth career rematch Friday versus Jena Bishop.
GB win two golds at Track World Championships
Great Britain claim gold in the women's team pursuit and the men's scratch race at the World Track Cycling Championships.
Arsenal's injured Caldentey out for up to 10 weeks
Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey is set to miss about two months of Women's Super League action because of a hamstring injury.
Canada expect landmark victory over Red Roses - Apps
Scrum-half Olivia Apps believes the time is right for Canada to end England's four-year unbeaten run when the teams meet on Friday.