Two players sent off, punch thrown as Kiwis thrash Fiji
Two players have been sent off after a vicious high tackle was followed by a punch to the head, as New Zealand marches towards the semifinals of the tournament.
Covered by 2 sources from Australia. First reported by ABC News Australia ·
How 2 newspapers cover this story
Two players sent off, punch thrown as Kiwis thrash Fiji
Two players have been sent off after a vicious high tackle was followed by a punch to the head, as New Zealand marches towards the semifinals of the tournament.
Punch thrown, two players sent off
New Zealand's Ronaldo Mulitalo and Fiji's Brandon Wakeham are both sent off as tempers boil over on the Gold Coast.
Coverage details
2 outlets from Australia are covering this story: ABC News Australia and The Sydney Morning Herald. ABC News Australia published it first, on October 31, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Sydney Morning Herald, one hour later.
Key names in the coverage: Fiji, Ronaldo Mulitalo, Brandon Wakeham, Gold Coast and Kiwis.
