Arabic version: أستراليا تتفوق على نيوزيلندا في افتتاح كأس العالم

According to BBC News, Australia beat New Zealand 24-22 in a dramatic Rugby League World Cup opener in Sydney.

Debutant Jack Bostock scored a hat-trick as the hosts secured victory late in the match.

The result gave Australia a thrilling opening win over New Zealand in the World Cup.