After taming Tonga, the Rugby League World Cup is New Zealand's to lose
- In fitting fashion for a sport where big is often beautiful, the Rugby League World Cup trophy is a hefty old thing.
- It is officially named the Paul Barrier trophy after a pioneering French rugby league official and it weighs in at north of 20 kilograms.
- That means Kalyn Ponga might have a bit of trouble lifting it over his head should New Zealand get up in next week's final given he's three weeks back from a broken arm and it could be a bit tender.
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- In fitting fashion for a sport where big is often beautiful, the Rugby League World Cup trophy is a hefty old thing.
- It is officially named the Paul Barrier trophy after a pioneering French rugby league official and it weighs in at north of 20 kilograms.
- That means Kalyn Ponga might have a bit of trouble lifting it over his head should New Zealand get up in next week's final given he's three weeks back from a broken arm and it could be a bit tender.
Sources: ABC Australia