Australia reach World Cup semis & New Zealand get back on track
Australia edge to a 36-22 victory in a pulsating Group A match against Fiji to book their place in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.
BBC Sport reports: Australia edge to a 36-22 victory in a pulsating Group A match against Fiji to book their place in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.
This sports story centres on Australia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include World Cup, Zealand and Group A.
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- Australia · Oceania
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- World Cup, Zealand, Group A, Fiji
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- Sports
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