CANBERRA, Australia — Forward Wade Graham, playing in only his second test match, scored four tries Friday to lead the Kangaroos to a 52-6 win over France, the defending champion’s second consecutive win at the Rugby League World Cup. Cameron Munster also had two of Australia’s 10 tries as the Kangaroos won their ninth consecutive test. Smith’s record for consecutive tests could reach 40 if Australia makes the final in Brisbane on Dec. 2. Papua New Guinea and Ireland each won their opening games in Group C, while Fiji leads Group D after winning its first match. The teams will play a third round of matches next weekend before the quarterfinals begin on Nov. 17.

Source: National Post November 03, 2017 11:22 UTC