Aug 18 (Reuters) – New Zealand beat Australia 27-19
(halftime 18-10) in the opening match of the Rugby Championship
at Sydney’s Olympic Stadium on Saturday.
Scorers:
New Zealand: Tries: Israel Dagg, Cory Jane; Conversion: Dan
Carter; Penalties: Carter (5).
Australia: Try: Nathan Sharpe; Conversion: Berrick Barnes.
Penalties: Barnes (4).
(Compiled by Stuart Condie, editing by Justin Palmer)
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