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Rugby League World Cup Final 2008
25 October-22 November 2008
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Fiji celebrate Iowane Divavesi's (centre) try in the first half

Fiji 42-6 France: Fiji make much the better start against France in Wollongong, with prop Iowane Divavesi crossing for their second try

France find themselves under the cosh in defence

France - who start the game as favourites - rapidly run out of ideas in attack, as Fiji dominate possession and territory

Fiji tryscorer Semisi Tora in full flight against France

Replacement Semisi Tora finishes with a flourish as Fiji get totally on top of a disappointing French outfit

Fiji winger Akuila Uate bursts out of a Frenach tackle

Winger Akuila Uate is in fine form for the rampant Fijians, crossing for a memorable hat-trick of tries including a solo effort from 80m

New Zealand players including Benji Marshall and Adam Blair do the Haka

New Zealand 48-6 Papua New Guinea: The Kiwis were hammered by Australia but are fired up for the match against the Kumuls

Benji Marshall was in fine for for New Zealand

The Kiwis are soon on the attack, with Benji Marshall pulling the strings before being withdrawn at the break

Simon Mannering in action against Papua New Guinea

Impressive forward Simon Mannering makes a string of surging runs for the Kiwis - and scores two of his team's nine tries

James Nightingale is tackled by several New Zealand players

Papua New Guinea play with great determination but find the New Zealand defence difficult to break down

New Zealand celebrate a try scored by David Fa'alogo

David Fa'alogo is congratulated after scoring a try as the Kiwis capitalise on a tiring Papaua New Guinea defence

Samoa defeated Tonga 20-12 in Penrith on Friday

Samoa 20-12 Tonga: The two Polynesian nations meet as the sun sets over the CUS Stadium in Penrith

Samao's Ali Lauitiiti (left) is tackled

The match is an incredibly physical contest, with a series of crunching tackles and huge hits from both sides

Samoa's Harrison Hanson savours the celebrations after his team's victory

But after a tight opening 40 minutes, Samoa dominate the second-half. Harrison Hanson celebrates their deserved win



see also
Rugby League World Cup squads
14 Oct 08 |  Rugby League
Rugby League World Cup 2008 fixtures
08 Oct 08 |  Rugby League
Rugby League World Cup Quiz
17 Oct 08 |  Rugby League
World Cup 2008 - players to watch
14 Oct 08 |  Rugby League
Rugby League World Cup history
21 Oct 08 |  Rugby League
Rugby League World Cup on the BBC
06 Oct 08 |  Rugby League


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