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Cook Islands hang on against a tough Wales side

THE Cook Islands have just scraped out a win to start off their tournament, downing a spirited Wales side 18-12 in Leigh. After trailing at half-time, they were forced to rally, and in the end it came down to a last minute defensive effort that secured the two points for them.

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Tonga get out of jail against spirited Kumuls

A 77th minute try has given Tonga a very hard earned 24-18 victory over a Papua New Guinea side who never gave up and it could even be argued, were a bit hard done by in their World Cup clash in St Helens on Tuesday.

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Textbook French cruise to win over Gutsy Greeks

FRANCE played smart, patient football, picking their moments well all game in their opening World Cup clash against a spirited Greece side, who refused to quit in a 34-12 result at Doncaster.

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New Zealand surge past Lebanon in opener

NEW Zealand got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start with a 34-12 win against Lebanon at Halliwell Jones Stadium on Sunday night.

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Italy continue the shocks downing much fancied Scotland

ITALY have continued the shocks in the Rugby League World Cup downing Scotland by 28-4 at Kingston Park in Newcastle on an artificial surface.

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