# Wales hit by Australia century in World Cup record defeat

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/wales-hit-by-australia-century-in-world-cup-record-defeat/
- Published: 2026-11-01T06:57:05+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-01T08:09:20+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/articles/cked34glxp0no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- 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.

## Summary

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.

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