A second-half try from Cameron Murray proved enough to seal victory for Australia in Friday’s Rugby League World Cup semi-final at Elland Road; the Kangaroos face either England or Samoa in the final at Old Trafford on Saturday November 19
Last Updated: 11/11/22 9:40pm
Cameron Murray’s second-half try secured victory for Australia over New Zealand in their World Cup semi-final
Cameron Murray’s converted try broke New Zealand’s hearts and sent Australia back into the Rugby League World Cup final with a 16-14 win in Friday’s semi-final.
Converted tries from half-back pair Jahrome Hughes and Dylan Brown plus a penalty goal from Jordan Rapana helped the Kiwis into a 14-10 lead at the break following a breathless first 40 minutes at Elland Road.
Josh Addo-Carr’s record-equalling 12th try of the tournament so far and an unconverted score from Valentine Holmes ensured the reigning champions remained in touching distance, and Murray’s score and the conversion from Nathan Cleary edged them ahead with just under 25 minutes to go.
New Zealand kept plugging away and Peta Hiku had two possible tries chalked off by the video referee, but the 2008 World Cup winners just fell narrowly short as Australia held out to book their spot at Old Trafford.
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