Yeo: Kiwis Loss Still Hurts After Year

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Yeo: Kiwis Loss Still Hurts After Year

The sting of defeat, man, it lingers. Even a year later, the 2022 Rugby League World Cup final loss still stings for New Zealand coach Michael "Mick" Yeo. The Kiwis were so close, but they fell just short against a dominant Australia, leaving Yeo and his team devastated.

It's a feeling Yeo knows all too well. He's been there before, coaching New Zealand to another heartbreaking final loss in 2017. But that doesn't make the sting any less real. The Kiwis, a nation with a rich rugby league history, have been chasing that World Cup crown for a long time. And for Yeo, the loss last year just felt like another cruel blow.

The weight of expectation, the roar of the crowd, the crushing disappointment. It's all part of the game, Yeo knows. But that doesn't make it any easier. "It's still tough to think about," he said. "It's a moment that will stay with me forever." The Kiwis, though, are resilient. They've already bounced back, with a strong performance in the recent Test series against Great Britain.

But the loss is a reminder, a reminder that the ultimate prize remains elusive. Yeo is a proud Kiwi, and he knows what it means to represent his nation. He won't let this loss define him, or his team. They'll be back, stronger than ever, ready to fight for that World Cup trophy.

The Kiwis are a force to be reckoned with, and Mick Yeo is the man leading the charge. And you can bet he'll be driven to make sure the next time they're in the final, they'll come away with the win.