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- 1 2 3 "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ↑ Cooks prove best of the rest The Independent, 25 October 1995
- ↑ Kiwis looking for second win BBC Sport