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Rugby League World Cup 2026: New Zealand beat Fiji
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New Zealand secured a place in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals with a dominant 78-0 win over Fiji on the Gold Coast. The Kiwis raced to a 24-0 lead within 13 minutes, scoring four converted tries, and continued to pile on eight tries in the first half and five more in a heated second period. Half-back Brandon Wakeham and winger Ronaldo Mulitalo were both sent off. Casey McLean scored four tries, while Keano Kini added two and Jahrome Hughes, Dane Gagai, Fisher-Harris, Mulitalo, Xavier Willison, Briton Nikora and Erin Clark also crossed. Captain Apisai Koroisau suffered a suspected broken jaw. Coach Stacey Jones said Kalyn Ponga, injured on 15 October, trained and may return for the last-four match.
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