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Australia and Wales clash in Women's Rugby League World Cup match

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 4:04 AM

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Australia and Wales clash in Women's Rugby League World Cup match

Summary

Australia faces Wales at CommBank Stadium in Sydney as part of the Women’s Rugby League World Cup. The match is set to kick off at 3.40pm local time, or 4.40am GMT. The Jillaroos have made several changes to their lineup, including an almost entirely new pack, as coach Jess Skinner aims to distribute workload ahead of the knockout phase. Jessica Sergis, Jesse Southwell, Ellie Johnston, Quincy Dodd, Makenzie Weale, Kezie Apps, and Sariah Paki are among those entering the starting squad.

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Key Details

•Match held at CommBank Stadium in Sydney.
•Kick-off scheduled for 3.40pm local time.
•Australia makes significant changes to starting lineup.
•Jillaroos aim to spread workload before knockout phase.
•Wales seeks to improve performance against tough competition.

Latest Updates

4:04 AMThe Guardian Sport — Australia v Wales: Women’s Rugby League World Cup – live

What they're saying

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Updates as the Jillaroos and Wales meet at CommBank Stadium Kick-off time in Sydney is 3.40pm local/4.40am GMT Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email Jillaroos: Plenty of changes for the hosts, including an almost entirely new pack, as Jess Skinner spreads the load ahead of the knockout phase. Jessica Sergis, Jesse Southwell, Ellie Johnston, Quincy Dodd, Makenzie Weale, Kezie Apps, and Sariah Paki all come into the run-on side. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Jonathan Howcroft

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