Ruthless Australia win record fourth Women’s World Cup

Australia beat New Zealand 34-10 in Brisbane to win a record fourth consecutive Women’s Rugby League World Cup. The Jillaroos’ dominant first half settled the final early and extended their status as the leading force in the women’s game.

Jaime Chapman scored a tournament-leading 13 tries and hit a hat-trick in the final, while Jesse Southwell kicked five conversions. Australia scored six tries in the opening 35 minutes, racing to a 24-point lead; New Zealand improved after half-time and scored once, but could not close the gap. Australia have now won 16 consecutive World Cup matches and scored 306 points while conceding 30 in this tournament.