Rugby league’s showpiece event, the quadrennial men’s and women’s World Cup tournaments, kicked off on Thursday and Friday respectively and can be seen live in Japan on Premier Sports Asia. The men’s competition launched with a thrilling clash between the Kangaroos and Kiwis with the hosts securing a last-gasp 24-22 win in front of 41,255 fans in Sydney. Brisbane Broncos full-back Reece Walsh on the attack - Australian Kangaroos © Australia’s dream start also extended to the