Australia win the Four Nations with convincing victory over New Zealand

Australia won the Four Nations after outclassing New Zealand in a 34-8 victory.

Mal Meninga’s side raced into a 20-0 lead following tries through Blake Ferguson, Josh Dugan and Trent Merrin, along with a Johnathan Thurston penalty.

Another Dugan try before half-time made it 24-0, while Darius Boyd scored after the break. New Zealand did hit back with two tries through Jordan Kahu, but Australia had the last laugh when Boyd Cordner scored.

A full report will be in Monday’s League Express.