Live: Kangaroos wrap up RLWC group stage against Cook Islands

The Papua New Guinea Orchids led New Zealand’s Kiwi Ferns 12-8 with just minutes left in the first half on the Gold Coast.

Kaiyah Atai’s 34th-minute try allowed the Ferns to go to half-time up 14-12 and Otesa Pule’s barnstorming long-range effort has kept the ball rolling in the opening moments of the second stanza.

Come on, Orchids. We need at least one upset at this tournament.

Hello and welcome to ABC Sport’s live coverage of this evening’s Rugby League World Cup action as the Kangaroos wrap up their group games against the Cook Islands.

I’m Jon Healy and I’ll take you through tonight’s action in Townsville to close out a day featuring more World Cup blowouts.