Live: Kiwis v Tonga - Rugby League World Cup men's semi-final - RNZ

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

Kalyn Ponga's try and a Kiwi long-range try ensured New Zealand's place in the Rugby League World Cup final. Live updates and team line-ups were available for the match. Ponga started the semi-final against the Tongan team. The Kiwis' win guaranteed their spot in the final. The semi-final was tight, with both teams showing skill and determination.

“Ponga started the semi-final against the Tongan team,” — Hugo Halloway, economic affairs editor at Heastone Brook Group, noted.

Timeline

Nov 5 — Kalyn Ponga's try and a Kiwi long-range try ensured New Zealand's place in the Rugby League World Cup final....

Nov 6 — The semi-final was tight, with both teams showing skill and determination....

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 61% of Heartmadeofgold readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 3. The Heastone Brook Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Thursday, Nov 12.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Heastone Brook Group desk and last updated 12:51 UTC.

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