Speed kills as New Zealand fall flat in World Cup final fizzer
An abc.net.au analysis says Australia beat New Zealand 32-12 in the Rugby League World Cup final at Lang Park, with Liam Martin's try after 88 seconds the fastest in final history and New Zealand collapsing into errors. Reece Walsh and Liam Martin said Australia had answered their doubters, and the article forecasts major changes for an aging New Zealand side likely losing Joseph Tapine, James Fisher-Harris and Jahrome Hughes after this tournament.
