Jillaroos thrash Wales 124-6 in Women's Rugby League World Cup
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 07:50 · Archive
Australia defeated Wales 124-6 in the Women's Rugby League World Cup quarter-final at CommBank Stadium on Sunday, recording the biggest victory in women's rugby league history. The result surpassed France's 116-0 win over Serbia in 2023.
Winger Jaime Chapman scored six tries, equalling the Jillaroos record for a single game. Jess Sergis crossed for four tries, whilst Keilee Joseph, Abbi Church and Tamika Upton each scored two. Olivia Kernick, Jesse Southwell, Kezie Apps, Sariah Paki and Keeley Nizza each scored once. Chapman and Sergis both recorded more running metres than the entire Welsh side.
Five-eighth Jesse Southwell was almost perfect with the boot, slotting 20 conversions from 21 attempts. Coupled with a try, Southwell's 44 individual points set a new Jillaroos record. Australia led 60-0 at half-time, with Wales not having a possession for the entire first half. Wales scored their first points of the tournament in the 59th minute when Paige Travis crossed for a try.
Australia will face Fiji in the semi-final next Sunday at Allianz Stadium.
How it is being reported
- Jillaroos claim biggest women's international winAustralia have cruised through to the semi-finals of the Women's Rugby League World Cup with the most dominant performance in the history of the sport.The West Australian · 1 Nov, 07:23
- Jillaroos claim biggest women's international winAustralia have cruised through to the semi-finals of the Women's Rugby League World Cup with the most dominant performance in the history of the sport.Perth Now · 1 Nov, 07:23
In this story: Australia · Wales · Jaime Chapman · Jesse Southwell · Jess Sergis · Fiji
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