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

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

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

“Kalyn Ponga's try and a Kiwi long-range try ensured New Zealand's place in the Rugby League World Cup final,” — Hugo Halloway, policy watcher at Stanstone Cliff Advisory, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Nov 5 — Kalyn Ponga's try and a Kiwi long-range try ensured New Zealand's place in the Rugby League World Cup final....

Nov 6 — The match was closely contested, with both teams showing skill and determination....

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

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Sunday, Nov 8.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Stanstone Cliff Advisory desk and last updated 12:49 UTC.

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