Defending champions New Zealand eased into the Rugby League World Cup semifinals with an eight try victory over Scotland beating them 40-4 this morning.

The Scottish side tried hard but was completely outclassed by the holders who were barely tested.

Centre Bryson Goodwin and winger Roger Tuivasa-Sheck both scored two tries apiece while Jesse Bromwich, Frank Pritchard, Shaun Johnson and Manu Vatuvei also crossed for the Kiwis.

Alex Hurst grabbed a consolation try for Scotland.

Kiwis coach Stephen Kearney said his team did very well.


New Zealand will now await the winner of the England and France match which kicks off tomorrow at 9am. 

Also tomorrow Australia meets USA at 3am while the Vodafone Fiji Bati will play Samoa in their quarterfinal at 4am Monday.

Story by: Filipe Naikaso