New Zealand advances to Women's World Cup final after 32-0 win over Samoa
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 8:39 AM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
New Zealand's women secured a place in the Rugby League World Cup final, defeating Samoa 32-0 in Newcastle on Saturday. Stacey Waaka starred with a hat-trick as the Kiwi Ferns showcased a dominant performance, taking an 8-0 lead at halftime before scoring 24 unanswered points in the second half. This marks their seventh consecutive appearance in the final, aiming for their fourth title after previous losses to Australia. The match featured challenging weather conditions but did not hinder New Zealand's strong display against a struggling Samoa side.
- •New Zealand defeated Samoa 32-0 in the semi-final.
- •Stacey Waaka scored three tries in the match.
- •New Zealand led 8-0 at halftime before extending their lead.
- •This will be New Zealand's seventh straight World Cup final appearance.
- •The final is set for next Sunday.
- 8:39 AMYahoo Sports — New Zealand sweep aside Samoa to reach Women's World Cup final
- 8:36 AMThe Guardian Sport — New Zealand reach Women’s Rugby League World Cup final as Waaka hat-trick sinks Samoa
- 8:32 AMBBC Sport — New Zealand sweep aside Samoa to reach Women's World Cup final
"Kiwi Ferns defeat Fetu Samoa 32-0 in semi-final in Newcastle Centre Stacey Waaka scores three of Kiwi Ferns’ seven tries Star centre Stacey Waaka scored a hat-trick as New Zealand surged past Samoa 32-0 and into their seventh successive Women’s Rugby League World Cup final on Saturday. The Silver Ferns went to the break with a narrow 8-0 advantage then ran rampant in the second half at stormy Newcastle, north of Sydney. Continue reading...
"New Zealand's women will hope it is fourth time lucky after defeating Samoa 32-0 to reach next Sunday's Rugby League World Cup final.
"New Zealand's women will hope it is fourth time lucky after defeating Samoa 32-0 to reach next Sunday's Rugby League World Cup final.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsNov 7, 2026, 8:39 AMNew Zealand sweep aside Samoa to reach Women's World Cup final
New Zealand's women will hope it is fourth time lucky after defeating Samoa 32-0 to reach next Sunday's Rugby League World Cup final.
- The Guardian SportNov 7, 2026, 8:36 AMNew Zealand reach Women’s Rugby League World Cup final as Waaka hat-trick sinks Samoa
Kiwi Ferns defeat Fetu Samoa 32-0 in semi-final in Newcastle Centre Stacey Waaka scores three of Kiwi Ferns’ seven tries Star centre Stacey Waaka scored a hat-trick as New Zealand surged past Samoa 32-0 and into their seventh successive Women’s Rugby League World Cup final on Saturday. The Silver Ferns went to the break with a narrow 8-0 advantage then ran rampant in the second half at stormy Newcastle, north of Sydney. Continue reading...
- BBC SportNov 7, 2026, 8:32 AMNew Zealand sweep aside Samoa to reach Women's World Cup final
New Zealand's women will hope it is fourth time lucky after defeating Samoa 32-0 to reach next Sunday's Rugby League World Cup final.
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