Summary

  • For Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary, click 'listen live' (UK only)

  • Australia's men begin bid to win fourth successive Men's Rugby League World Cup

  • New Zealand won the tournament in 2008

  • Coming up on Saturday: England v Wales (women, 07:35 BST) and England v Tonga (men, 10:05 BST)

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  1. try

    TRY - Australia 24-22

    Jack Bostock (con missed)

    Hat-trick for Jack Bostock on debut!

    Tried and tested. Cameron Munster kicks for the corner and Bostock rises highest.

    Reece Walsh's conversion hits the post.

  2. Australia 20-22 New Zealand

    A rare error from New Zealand's Jahrome Hughes. He wasn't on the same wavelength as his team-mates as he kicked into the in-goal and it's easily dealt with by Australia, who are eager to begin their set.

  3. Australia 20-22 New Zealand

    Tom Trbojevic can't handle a steepling kick on his 10-metre line. Six more for New Zealand.

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    Almost super human intensity on display here from both sides. Hard to imagine a more competitive international clash.

    Stephen Simpson, Preston

  5. Australia 20-22 New Zealand

    Injured New Zealand full-back Kalyn Ponga has left the field, replaced by Keano Kini.

    Into the final 10 minutes with two points separating the two sides.

  6. 'Hats off to Reece Walsh'

    Australia 20-22 New Zealand

    Andrew Henderson
    Former Scotland international on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Just when you think New Zealand have wrestled back control, it's a piece of brilliant play by Jack Bostock. He gets the flick pass to the supporting Reece Walsh, who gets round two would-be tacklers and has the pace. Hats off to Reece Walsh, but that was class from Bostock as well.

  7. try

    TRY - Australia 20-22 New Zealand

    Reece Walsh (con missed)

    Individual magic from Reece Walsh!

    It's Jack Bostock who carries Australia beyond their 10-metre line before flicking a pass to his full-back who only has one thing in his mind: TRY!

    After escaping the clutches of a diving New Zealand forward, he twists and turns his way through Jahrome Hughes and another defender before outstripping Isaiah Papali'i.

    Walsh throws up in the aftermath of the try, leaving Latrell Mitchell to take the kick. He misses.

    Reece WalshGetty Images

  8. Australia 16-22 New Zealand

    Kalyn Ponga is holding his forearm. Something to keep an eye on.

    The two sides trade calm completed sets. Everybody, take a breath.

  9. Australia 16-22 New Zealand

    Jahrome Hughes clings onto the ankles of Reece Walsh and although the full-back crawls over the white line, it's a double movement. Pfffffffft.

  10. Australia 16-22 New Zealand

    New Zealand captain James Fisher-Harris, newly restored to the forward pack, concedes a penalty around 20 metres out from his own line. This is nail-biting stuff.

  11. 'It's not done yet'

    Australia 16-22 New Zealand

    Andrew Henderson
    Former Scotland international on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    It's the work Ponga does on Reece Walsh. Walsh denied him in the first half. This time Ponga beats him all ends up. Reece Walsh is clasping air. A wonderful try for Kalyn Ponga. But we know it's not done yet. Australia have to stay disciplined and keep being direct through that middle third.

  12. Australia 16-22 New Zealand

    Matt Newsum
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Kalyn Ponga is taking this Kiwi debut to places he never dreamed of!

  13. converted try

    CONVERTED TRY - Australia 16-22 New Zealand

    Kalyn Ponga (con Jamayne Isaako)

    Kalyn Ponga gets revenge on fellow full-back Reece Walsh and restores New Zealand's lead.

    Walsh pulled off a huge try-saving tackle to deny Ponga in the first half but not this time - fantastic footwork from the Kiwi to step around Walsh and burst clear, planting his left foot and pushing right.

    Two more for Jamayne Isaako, who has been pinpoint with the boot.

    Kalyn PongaGetty

  14. 'Australia still have ability to cause problems'

    Australia 16-16 New Zealand

    Andrew Henderson
    Former Scotland international on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    And even though Australia have been far from their best, they still have the ability to cause problems. It's a great kick from Munster. Gagai tries to obstruct the kick-chase, but Bostock gets a one-on-one, collects the football and grounds it. Fantastic aerial battle. If I was New Zealand, I'd bring the three starting middles on just to stiffen things up now.

  15. converted try

    CONVERTED TRY - Australia 16-16 New Zealand

    Jack Bostock (con Reece Walsh)

    HUGE!

    Australia nearly trailed by 10, instead they're back level.

    Jack Bostock rising high to gather Cameron Munster's kick to the left corner and plopping over for his second of the match.

    Reece Walsh converts.

  16. DISALLOWED TRY

    Australia 10-16 New Zealand

    Stand down. Isaiah Papali'i is pinged for being offside in the kick chase and New Zealand's try is chalked off.

  17. try

    TRY - Australia 10-20 New Zealand

    Ronaldo Mulitalo

    Never let a rugby ball bounce...

    Tom Trbojevic, sliding around, makes a mess of gathering a rather scuffed kick from Jahrome Hughes around halfway and Ronado Mulitalo pounces, roaring clear to extend New Zealand's lead.

  18. Australia 10-16 New Zealand

    New Zealand survive the sustained assault on their line.

  19. Australia 10-16 New Zealand

    Another good call from the referee. The New Zealand player completed the catch before he was stripped.

    New Zealand get a 20-metre restart but Xavier Willison loses the ball in the tackle. Tom Dearden is once again at the heart of the action for Australia. He's been excellent since coming on.

  20. TRY REVIEW

    Australia 10-16 New Zealand

    A scramble in New Zealand's in-goal area. Reece Walsh is celebrating for Australia but the referee has said no try on the field.