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Live: Kangaroos wrap up RLWC group stage against Cook Islands

ABC News Australia •
October 31, 2026 • 07:30 AM
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The Kangaroos look to go undefeated through the group stage of the Rugby League World Cup as they close out the Pool A action against Cook Islands in Townsville. Follow live.

Live: Kangaroos wrap up RLWC group stage against Cook Islands

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The Kangaroos look to go undefeated through the group stage of the Rugby League World Cup as they close out the Pool A action against Cook Islands in Townsville.

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Fiji pushed the Kangaroos right to the end in last week's clash at Lang Park, given some hope of an upset win at this Rugby League World Cup when the Bati took on New Zealand.

But the Fijian forwards who summarily dominated the Australian pack couldn't match it with the loaded Kiwis engine room.

NZ winger Ronaldo Mulitalo was sent off for a high shot and Fiji halfback Brandon Wakeham followed him for a retaliatory whack to the head.

Meanwhile, the Kiwis sprinted to a 78-0 win, with Casey McLean's four tries taking his tally for the tournament to seven, and winger Jamayne Isaako kicked 13/13 goals, taking him to 31/32 over three games and a total of 70 points.

Stacey Jones's men must surely be favourites now.

The Papua New Guinea Orchids led New Zealand's Kiwi Ferns 12-8 with just minutes left in the first half on the Gold Coast.

Kaiyah Atai's 34th-minute try allowed the Ferns to go to half-time up 14-12 and Otesa Pule's barnstorming long-range effort has kept the ball rolling in the opening moments of the second stanza.

Come on, Orchids. We need at least one upset at this tournament.

Hello and welcome to ABC Sport's live coverage of this evening's Rugby League World Cup action as the Kangaroos wrap up their group games against the Cook Islands.

I'm Jon Healy and I'll take you through tonight's action in Townsville to close out a day featuring more World Cup blowouts.

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