Australia have defeated New Zealand 34-2 in an imposing victory to claim the Rugby League World Cup in Sunday morning's final at Old Trafford.
According to News.com.au, played in front of a rugby league international record crowd of 74,468 at the famous home of Manchester United, Australia put on as history making performance with a stunning five tries to nil annihilation.
Johnathan Thurston won his fourth man of the match of the tournament but Cooper Cronk and Cam Smith were also outstanding as they brilliantly combined to control the game, the report said.
The win finally puts to bed the Kangaroos' 2008 World Cup final defeat to the Kiwis and their 2010 Four Nations loss, the report added.