Rugby League: Kiwis far too good for France

9:45 AM

The Kiwis have stormed into the semifinals at the rugby league World Cup with a 54-6 thrashing of France in Castleford.

New Zealand led 30-0 at halftime and scored 10 tries, 5 in each half.

Halfback Robbie Paul grabbed 3 tries while his brother Henry kicked 14 points.

The Kiwis go on to play England in the semis next weekend at Bolton.

Earlier, Wales beat Papua New Guinea 22-8 to set up a semifinal against Australia at Huddersfield.

- IRN

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