Australia crush Samoa to set up World Cup final showdown with rivals New Zealand
The Independent ·
Australia 44-12 Samoa: Reece Walsh scored a hat-trick from full-back to take the Kangaroos into the final
Rugby League World Cup live: Jillaroos vs Fiji, Kangaroos vs Samoa semifinals
Australia 44-12 Samoa: Reece Walsh scored a hat-trick from full-back to take the Kangaroos into the final
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Old powers reign again as Australia crushes Samoa to make Rugby League World Cup final
ABC News Australia ·
Rugby league's Davids have gotten much bigger in recent times but Australia's win over Samoa in the World Cup semi-final was a reminder of Goliath's power.
Rugby league-Australia thrash Samoa to set up World Cup final against NZ
The Star Malaysia ·
SYDNEY, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Reece Walsh scored a hat-trick as reigning champions Australia caught fire on a chilly evening to beat Samoa 44-12 and reach the Rugby League World Cup final for the 13th time on Sunday.
Rugby league-Australia thrash Samoa to set up World Cup final against NZ
The Straits Times ·
SYDNEY, Nov 8 - Reece Walsh scored a hat-trick as reigning champions Australia caught fire on a chilly evening to beat Samoa 44-12 and reach the Rugby League World Cup final for the 13th time on Sunday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Reece Walsh hat-trick drives Australia past Samoa and into Rugby League World Cup final
The Guardian ·
Three tries from Reece Walsh speared Australia past a battling, if ill-disciplined, Samoa side on Sunday
Walsh stars as Australia surge into Rugby League World Cup final
France 24 ·
Star fullback Reece Walsh bagged a hat-trick as Australia crushed Samoa 44-12 on Sunday to book their ticket to the Rugby League World Cup final and stay on track for a fourth consecutive crown.
Wounded Jillaroos into Rugby League World Cup final after Fiji smackdown
ABC News Australia ·
The Jillaroos have been in another stratosphere at the Rugby League World Cup, but Fiji Bulikula showed extraordinary fight to almost bring them back down to Earth.
Australia v Samoa: men’s Rugby League World Cup semi-final – live
The Guardian ·
Minute-by-minute report: The Kangaroos take on Toa Samoa with a place in the final on the line at Allianz Stadium. Join Jonathan Howcroft for updates
Australia v Samoa live updates: Rugby League World Cup semi-final
New Zealand Herald ·
Australia and Samoa play for a spot in the Rugby League World Cup final.
Jillaroos qualify for Rugby League World Cup final after scare against Fiji
ABC News Australia ·
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.
Australia overpower Fiji to make Women's Rugby League World Cup final
France 24 ·
Abbi Church scored four tries as powerhouse Australia rallied to beat a gutsy Fiji 30-14 on Sunday and set up a women's Rugby League World Cup final against New Zealand as they chase a fourth successive title.
Women’s Rugby League World Cup: Jillaroos survive scare to take on Kiwi Ferns in final showdown
New Zealand Herald ·
Australia faced their toughest test of the tournament against Fiji.
Rugby League World Cup LIVE updates: Australia take on Samoa in semi-final showdown
The Sydney Morning Herald ·
The Kangaroos and Samoa go head to head in a blockbuster at Allianz Stadium, with the winner to meet New Zealand in next Sunday’s final.
Abbi Church powers Australia to win over spirited Fiji as hosts reach Women’s Rugby League World Cup final
The Guardian ·
Church scored four tries as Australia came from behind to defeat an inspired Fiji Bulikula and book a place in the final
Australia v Fiji: Women’s Rugby League World Cup semi-final – live
The Guardian ·
Minute-by-minute report: The Jillaroos and Fiji Bulikula meet with a spot in the final up for grabs at Allianz Stadium. Join Angus Fontaine for updates
Rugby League World Cup live: Jillaroos vs Fiji, Kangaroos vs Samoa semifinals
ABC News Australia ·
The Jillaroos try to take down Fiji in the Women's Rugby League World Cup semifinals before the Kangaroos endeavour to join them in reaching the men's decider as they meet Samoa. Follow live.