{
  "id": 17364799,
  "title": "Live: Kangaroos wrap up RLWC group stage against Cook Islands",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/live-kangaroos-wrap-up-rlwc-group-stage-against-cook-islands-17364799",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T07:36:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-31/rugby-league-world-cup-live-kangaroos-vs-cook-islands/107332224"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kangaroos aim to maintain an undefeated streak through the group stage of the Rugby League World Cup as they conclude Pool A match against Cook Islands in Townsville. Live updates are available on the main channel and 7Plus, while a full team list was announced on Tuesday. Sam Walker, Latrell Mitchell, and Blayke Brailey have been omitted from the squad named this week, raising questions given the scarcity of outside back options. If any injuries occur, Kevin Walters must decide whether to place James Tedesco on a wing or Ethan Strange, who joined the team after Mitchell Moses' injury, in the center position.\n\nNew Zealand's Ferns have demonstrated their dominance, as they expanded their lead from 12-8 to 34-12 in the second half against Papua New Guinea. Casey McLean scored four tries to reach a tournament-high seven, while Jamayne Isaako contributed 13 goals, totaling 31 points across three games. The Ferns' success may have given them a comfortable position heading into the final rounds of the tournament.",
  "summary": "The Kangaroos look to go undefeated through the group stage of the Rugby League World Cup as they close out the Pool A action against Cook Islands in Townsville. Follow live.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}