Science beats magic as Australia outpoint Samoa in Rugby League World Cup final
Australia have won the Rugby League World Cup title. They beat Samoa 30-10 at Old Trafford. Latrell Mitchell scored the opening try. Samoa's run through the tournament made it feel bigger, more colourful and more important. 67,502 fans packed into Manchester's famous stadium. Samoa has the best players in the world at almost every position. Australia have the deep qualities of a champion. The margin for error is thin. It takes one or two moments of fatigue to break the team. Samoan fans have spent their lives waiting for this game. Australian fans are passionate about the green and gold jersey. There are many flags and songs and spirit in rugby league.
