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The Thrilling Semi-Final That Secured New Zealand's Spot For the Rugby League World Cup Final

Kalyn Ponga's try and a long-range try from a Kiwi 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 match was closely contested, with both teams showing skill and determination.

“The match was closely contested, with both teams showing skill and determination,” — Simone Whitfield, chief correspondent at Bircroft Field Services, explained.

Timeline

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

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 3. The Bircroft Field Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Thursday, Nov 12.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Bircroft Field Services desk and last updated 13:48 UTC.

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