Wales hit by Australia century in World Cup record defeat
Australia beat Wales 124-6 in the women’s Rugby League World Cup, setting a new record for the highest score in an international match. The result matters as it surpassed the previous international mark and extended the Jillaroos’ winning run as they pursue a fourth consecutive title.
Australia scored 21 tries, including six by Jaime Chapman, and led 60-0 at half-time, the biggest half-time lead in any men’s or women’s World Cup match. Wales, playing in the tournament for the first time, scored through Paige Travis at 100-0; the 118-point margin is the largest in a women’s match, while France’s 120-0 win over Serbia remains the record margin for any match.
In short
- Australia beat Wales 124-6 in a record international score.
- The Jillaroos scored 21 tries, including six by Jaime Chapman.
- Paige Travis scored Wales’ first try against Australia in the tournament.
Explained simply
Australia’s women’s rugby league team, known as the Jillaroos, are among the sport’s strongest sides and have won the World Cup three times in a row. The Rugby League World Cup is an international tournament in which national teams compete for the title.
Wales were taking part in the women’s tournament for the first time. The match set records for the highest score in an international game and the largest winning margin in a women’s game, while France’s 120-0 win over Serbia remains the biggest margin in any match.