Wales hit by Australia century in World Cup record defeat
Summary
Australia defeated Wales 124-6 in the Rugby League World Cup, setting a record for the highest score in an international match. The Jillaroos scored 21 tries, while Wales scored their only try through Paige Travis after falling 100 points behind.Key Facts
- Australia's 124 points surpassed Denmark's men's international record of 122 points, set against Sweden in 2012.
- Australia led 60-0 at halftime, the largest halftime score in any men's or women's Rugby League World Cup match.
- The 118-point margin was the largest in a women's international match; France's 120-0 win over Serbia in 2003 remains the men's record margin.
- Jaime Chapman scored six tries for Australia, including the final try in the last minute.
- Australia had 84% of possession in the first half and completed 21 of 22 sets.
- Paige Travis scored Wales' try, making Wales the first team to score against Australia in the tournament.
- Wales were competing in the Rugby League World Cup for the first time.
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