World Cup opener a reminder of Test rugby league's glory days

ABC Australia News - Oct 15, 2026

There was a time when Test matches were rugby league's biggest, best and bloodiest spectacles, and last night's World Cup opener between Australia and New Zealand was a reminder of those days.

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