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Australia thrash Cook Islands in Rugby League World Cup

Original: rugby world cup 2026

Australia have crushed the Cook Islands 66-6 in a men's Rugby League World Cup match, with live coverage from The Guardian drawing attention as the tournament builds towards 2026. The dominant Kangaroos win underlines the gulf between the reigning powerhouses and smaller nations, and fans are reacting to the lopsided scoreline and what it means for the competition's competitive balance.

Why now: A heavy World Cup scoreline involving tournament hosts Australia is generating fresh discussion of the 2026 event.

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• Cook Islands take early lead v Aus · The Cairns Post
• Cook Islands take early lead v Aus · The Australian
• Australia 66-6 Cook Islands: men’s Rugby League World Cup – as it happened · The Guardian

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