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| Australia win the World Cup for a 10th time |
Australia produced a throughly professional and clinical performance as they thrashed New Zealand 34-2 in the Rugby League World Cup final at Old Trafford.
In a near faultless display the Kangaroos eased to their 10th World Cup win. New Zealand just could not compete and on this form it is clear to see why they can be seen as unbeatable.
Tries from Cooper Cronk, Billy Slater (2) and Brett Morris (2) as well as two penalties from Johnathan Thurston completed the scoring.
The match was seen by a record crowd for a Rugby League International of 74,468.
Overall, despite a predictable outcome, the tournament has been a success. There have been some huge positives that I hope the game can build on. More International matches and a clear structure for emerging nations is a must as we head towards the 2017 World Cup. Personally I saw more than enough to suggest that the tournament will get better and better in the years to come.
The next World Cup is likely to be in Australia and New Zealand, however I hope that they manage to somehow incorporate the pacific islands into the plans.
