Rugby Men: Rugby League World Cup 1985-1988 July 7 (1985)-October 9: Final Standings: 1. Australia # * 7-12 (252-91) 2. New Zealand # * 7-11 (158-86) 3. Great Britain 8-10 (203-90) 4. Papua New Guinea # 7-4 (84-325) 5. France 5-3 (35-140) # received two points for non-fulfillment of fixtures by France Final: Australia * - New Zealand 25-12 (at Auckland)