The official Rugby League World Cup opening match isn't until tomorrow, but the tournament began today with England getting by Papua New Guinea 32-22. The favored British side trailed 16-12 at half time in an exciting match that shows nothing can be taken for granted in a tournament that some consider a joke due to Australia's expected dominance.
Rugby league is far behind rugby union in terms of worldwide audiences, but it looks the opening match has earned at least one new fan in the British press. Will the tournament win you over as well? Have a look at the tries from the first match as you think it over:
25 October 2008
Good Start to the "Other" Rugby World Cup
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