Live: Kiwis v Tonga - Rugby League World Cup men's semi-final - RNZ

The Exciting Semi-Final That Guaranteed New Zealand's Place In the Rugby League World Cup Final

Kalyn Ponga's try and a Kiwi long-range try secured New Zealand's spot in the Rugby League World Cup final. Live updates and team line-ups were available for the match. Ponga started the semi-final against Tonga. The Kiwis' win guaranteed their spot in the final. The semi-final was tight, with both teams showing skill and determination.

“The semi-final was tight, with both teams showing skill and determination,” — Owen Marlowe, economic affairs editor at Cedarwell Brook Media, noted.

Timeline

Nov 6 — Kalyn Ponga's try and a Kiwi long-range try secured New Zealand's spot in the Rugby League World Cup final....

Nov 7 — The semi-final was tight, with both teams showing skill and determination....

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 66% of Bluraymania readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 4. The Cedarwell Brook Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Monday, Nov 9.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Cedarwell Brook Media desk and last updated 13:07 UTC.

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