Kiwis lose No.1 ranking following loss to Australia Kangaroos

Semi Radradra making his debut for Australia last night

The Kiwis have lost their world No.1 ranking following a 16‑0 loss to Australia in their mid‑year rugby league Test in Newcastle.

Semi Radradra made his debut for Australia last night.

The Kangaroos scored two first half tries through fullback Darius Boyd and centre Greg Inglis to take a 10‑0 lead at the break.

A penalty from the hosts' hooker and captain Cameron Smith extended Australia's advantage to 12‑0 early in the second spell before a try to wing Blake Ferguson on the stroke of full‑time sealed the result.

Meanwhile, the Vodafone Fiji Bati will face the PNG Kumuls at 7.35 tonight in Pacific Test.



Source: Radio NZ