Rugby League World Cup Final:Kiwis Win -Welcome Home!

With the rugby league World Cup barely in New Zealand's grasp, coach Stephen Kearney is already looking to the future.

As huge as the achievement was in knocking over a seemingly invincible Australian side 34-20 in Brisbane last night, Kearney was anxious to prevent it being a one-off.

"What I want to be able to do is ensure we back up again next year with a real competitive side," he said.

"That's the important thing for me, to ensure that we continue to grow as a team."

A year ago, the Kiwis, under previous coach Gary Kemble, were thrashed 58-0 by the Kangaroos and whitewashed 3-0 by Great Britain.

Now, they have pulled off the biggest coup in New Zealand rugby league history, and something no Kiwi side have managed in 12 previous World Cup competitions going back 54 years.

Kearney said that, added to the New Zealand Warriors' achievement in making the last four in the National Rugby League this year, "it's a real boost for our game".

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[maikelclifton]

i was there i saw you video this

[nzheraldtv]

It was wonderful to film this little bit of sporting history, it is the fans that have kept the game alive and the players mean it when they thank the fans.

And thanks for watching the video!

[druzik01]

What NZ managed to pull off was nothing short of spectacular. I was in Europe on their disastrous tour last year. I, like many wrote them off. The losses they had with players I though was going to kill them.

But what they showed was that the age old addage still holds: The team that does the simple things right wins the game.

As an Aussie I am gutted... but at the same time have a smile. There is a new World Champion.

Congrats to the Kiwis and well done. Long live the greatest Game.

[stormer4LyfE]

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[FrayOfLight]

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[cstrobel86]

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[FrayOfLight]

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[cstrobel86]

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[cstrobel86]

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[FrayOfLight]

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[FrayOfLight]

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[rugbygirl34]

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[rugbygirl34]

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