Australia v New Zealand: men’s Rugby League World Cup – live

Updates as the Kangaroos and Kiwis open the tournament in SydneyKick-off time is 8.05pm AEDT/10.05pm NZDT/10.05am BSTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailTonight’s protagonists begin the tournament as favourites but Tonga and Samoa are packed with NRL talent and England have no shortage of quality. This is potentially the most open rugby league world cup in history.The Kiwis face the difficult task of the defending champions first up – but they look like a side who could grow into the tournament. Stacey Jones has arguably the best forward pack of the whole field, and with the likes of Kalyn Ponga and Jahrome Hughes causing chaos behind their middle unit, there is an argument that New Zealand could be favourites. Continue reading...

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