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Australia and New Zealand book World Cup finals
First reported Nov 7, 3:36 AM ET · Latest Nov 8, 6:43 AM ET · Explainer updated Nov 8, 7:01 AM ET
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Where things stand
Australia’s women’s team secured a place in the Women’s Rugby League World Cup final after beating Fiji, while the men’s Kangaroos advanced to the men’s final after a 44‑12 win over Samoa, reports say.
What to watch
Both finals are scheduled for next weekend; no specific dates have been given.
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Facts
What the reporting says
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- Reported Australia are seeking a fourth consecutive title in the Women’s Rugby League World Cup. Is this wrong?
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- “as they seek a fourth consecutive title” — BBC Sport
- Reported Australia defeated Samoa 44-12 at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium. Is this wrong?
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- “Kangaroos beat Toa Samoa 44-12 at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium” — The Guardian
- Reported Reece Walsh scored a hat‑trick in Australia’s win over Samoa. Is this wrong?
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- “Reece Walsh hat-trick drives Australia past Samoa” — The Guardian
- Reported Abbi Church scored four tries in Australia’s win over Fiji. Is this wrong?
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- “Church scores four tries as Australia beat Fiji” — The Guardian
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Timeline
What changed: The Jillaroos survived a strong Fiji challenge, winning 30‑14 to set up a final against New Zealand.
How this story developed
- New Australia are seeking a fourth consecutive title in the Women’s Rugby League World Cup. Australia defeated Samoa 44-12 at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium. Reece Walsh scored a hat‑trick in Australia’s win over Samoa. Abbi Church scored four tries in Australia’s win over Fiji.
Every report, newest first
- Australia reach World Cup final after Fiji scare — BBC Sport
Australia have reached their fifth successive Women's Rugby League World Cup final as they seek a fourth consecutive title - but they were made to work harder than anyone expected.
- Reece Walsh hat-trick drives Australia past Samoa and into Rugby League World Cup final — The Guardian
Kangaroos beat Toa Samoa 44-12 at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium New Zealand await Australia in next weekend’s men’s final This was supposed to be Samoa’s chance to challenge the wilting Kangaroos, whose patchy recent performance made them appear vulnerable – to…
- Abbi Church powers Australia to win over spirited Fiji as hosts reach Women’s Rugby League World Cup final — The Guardian
Church scores four tries as Australia beat Fiji Bulikula 30-14 Jillaroos will face New Zealand in the final next weekend The Jillaroos survived an almighty scare from Fiji in the World Cup semi-final, securing a place in the tournament decider against New…
- New Zealand reach Women’s Rugby League World Cup final as Waaka hat-trick sinks Samoa — The Guardian
Kiwi Ferns defeat Fetu Samoa 32-0 in semi-final Centre Waaka scores three of Kiwi Ferns’ seven tries A Stacey Waaka hat-trick has helped secure New Zealand their place in the Women’s Rugby League World Cup final. The Kiwi Ferns were rarely threatened in their…
Questions
- Which nation will claim the titles in the men’s and women’s finals, and how the teams will perform on the day. Open
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More: background
The Rugby League World Cup features separate men’s and women’s tournaments. Semi‑final victories determine the two teams that will contest each final the following weekend. In the women’s game, “tries” are the primary scoring method, and a “hat‑trick” means a player scores three tries.
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