Australia’s Jillaroos sauntered to a third consecutive Women’s Rugby League World Cup courtesy of a commanding, one-sided victory over New Zealand’s Kiwi Ferns.
The two sides delivered the game of the tournament in the group stages, with Australia edging their opponents 10-8 to finish top of Group B. But the reigning world champions made a mockery of the suggestion this would be a closely contested final with a resounding victory at Old Trafford. Leading 20-0 at half-time courtesy of four outstanding tries, New Zealand, who beat hosts England in their semi-final on Monday night in York, could not muster a response and were ultimately well beaten.
