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Winning, 2008

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The delight felt by players and supporters at New Zealand's surprise win in the 2008 rugby league world cup is evident in this news footage. 

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John Coffey, Rugby league – International competition, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/video/39067/winning-2008 (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by John Coffey, published 30 November 2012.