Australia reaches Women’s Rugby League World Cup final after defeating Fiji
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 8:23 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Australia secured a place in the Women’s Rugby League World Cup final after a 30-14 victory against Fiji on November 8. Abbi Church was instrumental, scoring four tries in the match. Fiji led for significant stretches, including being level at halftime, demonstrating strong resistance against the Australian side. Next week, the Jillaroos will face New Zealand in the final at Lang Park.
- •Australia scores 30 points to Fiji's 14 in semi-final
- •Abbi Church scores four tries for the Jillaroos
- •Fiji led during much of the first half
- •Match was held at Lang Park
- •Final to be played against New Zealand next week
- 8:23 AMThe Guardian Sport — Abbi Church powers Australia to win over spirited Fiji as hosts reach Women’s Rugby League World Cup final
"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 Zealand at Lang Park next week despite a stunning resistance from the brilliant Bulikula. Driven by the exquisite, unpredictable playmaker Luisa Yaranamua – 23 and yet to play an NRLW match – and supported by powerful, committed teammates, Fiji led for much of the first half and were level with the Jillaroos at half-time. Continue reading...
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