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Kiwis win the World Cup, 2008

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Kiwis win the World Cup, 2008

The Kiwis perform a haka after winning the Rugby League World Cup in Brisbane in 2008. It was a historic win for the team, breaking Australia's firm grip on the trophy.

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John Coffey, Rugby league – Rugby league overview, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/39008/kiwis-win-the-world-cup-2008 (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by John Coffey, published 30 November 2012.