Australia has once again claimed the Men's Rugby League World Cup, defeating New Zealand 32-12 in the final held in Brisbane. This victory marks their fourth consecutive World Cup triumph and extends their record to a 13th overall success in the tournament.
The match saw Australia establish a commanding 24-6 lead by half-time, demonstrating power and quality. Tries from Liam Martin, Jack Bostock, Bradman Best, and Tom Trbojevic contributed to their dominant performance. Jack Bostock, who scored two tries, was named player of the match.
Despite New Zealand's efforts, including tries from Casey McLean and Isaiah Papali'i, they were unable to close the gap. Australia's win continues a familiar pattern of success, with this being their 23rd successive victory in World Cup matches since their last loss 18 years ago.