Abbi Church powers Australia to win over spirited Fiji as hosts reach Women’s Rugby League World Cup final

The Guardian Sport Sunday 08 November 2026, 08:23 UTC By Jack Snape 1 min read

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Church scores four tries as Australia beat Fiji Bulikula 30-14 Jillaroos will face New Zealand in the final next weekendThe 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,...

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.

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The Jillaroos have qualified for the Rugby League World Cup final, but only after surviving an almighty scare against tournament debutant Fiji at Sydney Football Stadium. The world champions conceded first and were level at half-time, but surged clear after the break to triumph 30-14 and avoid one of the sport's all-time upsets. Winger Abbi Church scored four tries as the Jillaroos booked a date with New Zealand in next Sunday's final in Brisbane.

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