In Pictures: Australia book their place in the final with a win over New Zealand

The best images from a stunning semi-final in Leeds

11 Nov 2022

In Pictures: Australia book their place in the final with a win over New Zealand

The best images from a stunning semi-final in Leeds

By Paul Martin at Elland Road

Cameron Murray’s second-half try carried Australia into the World Cup final at New Zealand’s expense as the Kangaroos edged a breathless encounter 16-14 at Elland Road.

The Kiwis led 14-10 at the break through scores from Jahrome Hughes and Dylan Brown but Murray found a gap on 55 minutes to settle a contest which lived up to the pre-match hype and swung both ways throughout.

New Zealand saw two Peta Hiku tries disallowed in the second half as Australia, for whom Josh Addo-Carr and Valentine Holmes also crossed, continued their record of not missing a men’s World Cup final since 1954.

Here's how it all played out in pictures...

The Last Post is played ahead of the semi-final match up between New Zealand and Australia (Getty Images for Rugby League World Cup)

New Zealand get up close during their pre-match haka (Getty Images for Rugby League World Cup)

Jahrome Hughes scored the opening try for New Zealand from Joey Manu's assist (Getty Images for Rugby League World Cup)

Addo-Carr celebrates in style following his 12th try of the tournament (Getty Images for Rugby League World Cup)

Dylan Brown slides over to take New Zealand ahead at half-time (Getty Images for Rugby League World Cup)

Isaiah Papali'i attempts to tackle against Nathan Cleary (Getty Images for Rugby League World Cup)

Cameron Murray edges across the line to score the decisive try for Australia (Getty Images for Rugby League World Cup)

The Rugby League World Cup promises to be the biggest, best and most inclusive event in the sport’s 127-year history with men’s, women’s and wheelchair teams competing in 61 games across 21 venues throughout England. Tickets are available via rlwc2021.com/tickets