Full Time Report: USA 32 Cook Islands 20
USA halfbacks Joe Paulo and Craig Priestly stole the show as the Tomahawks recorded their first-ever victory in the Rugby League World Cup.
With hooker Joel Luani and sub Tui Samoa also in good form for the USA they added 22 second half points with tries from Joe Paulo, Samoa, Mark Offerdahl and Priestly to finish worthy winners.
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