Australia edges New Zealand 24-22 in Rugby League World Cup opener as Bostock scores 3 tries

SYDNEY — Jack Bostock scored three tries on debut and combined with Reece Walsh for another as defending champion Australia edged New Zealand 24-22 to open the Rugby League World Cup on Thursday with a momentum-swinging encounter befitting of a final.The game was tied 10-10 at halftime and the lead changed four times in the second half, with fullbacks Kayln Ponga for the Kiwis and Walsh for the Kangaroos scoring solo long-range tries to showcase their individual attacking brilliance.

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