Kiwis open Rugby League World Cup campaign against Cook Islands in Christchurch

New Zealand's national rugby league side, the Kiwis, opened their Rugby League World Cup campaign by taking on the Cook Islands at One NZ Stadium in Christchurch. The match started at 6:05 pm, and a detailed squad was announced, including representatives from the Warriors, Newcastle Knights, Melbourne Storm, Dolphins and several other NRL clubs. Players such as Erin Clark, James Fisher-Harris, Dane Gagai and Kalyn Ponga were named in the lineup. The live blog will track key moments, scores and player performances as the game unfolds. This fixture marks the second game of the tournament for the Kiwis.