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Kiwi Ferns Finish Late to Beat Fiji in Rugby League World Cup Opener
New Zealand recovered from a 12-4 deficit as late penalty goals and a final-minute try sealed the group-stage win.
- New Zealand leads 14-12 in their World Cup clash against Fiji, with Stacey Waaka scoring two tries for the Kiwis and Losana Lutu securing the first World Cup try for the Vodafone Fiji Bulikula.
- The Bulikula made their first-ever World Cup appearance, with Naitokatoka converting Lutu's try to help Fiji build a 12-10 halftime lead before New Zealand's comeback.
- Bulikula winger Maria Paseka left the field with an ice pack on her knee, while Tamika Jones required medical attention as Fiji struggled to capitalize on scrums inside the 10-metre line.
- Skipper Raecene McGregor's chip kick set up Leianne Tufuga for a try, allowing New Zealand to reclaim the 14-12 lead in a decisive momentum shift during the final minutes.
- Tactical kicking remains central to both teams' strategies, with Fiji earning penalties to restart at 30 metres and 40 metres throughout this competitive World Cup round.
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Fiji stun New Zealand early in RLWC
A stunning start for Fiji in the RLWC against New Zealand.
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