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New Zealand sweep aside Samoa to reach Women's World Cup final

New Zealand sweep aside Samoa to reach Women's World Cup final

Summary

New Zealand beat Samoa 32-0 in the Women’s Rugby League World Cup semi-final to reach the final, their seventh consecutive appearance in the title match. Stacey Waaka scored three tries as the Kiwi Ferns controlled the game and kept Samoa scoreless.

Key Facts

  • New Zealand led 8-0 at half-time.
  • Stacey Waaka scored a hat-trick and was named player of the match.
  • Mackenzie Wiki scored New Zealand’s opening try less than two minutes into the match.
  • Mele Hufanga, Kaiyah Atai and Raecene McGregor also scored tries for New Zealand.
  • New Zealand have lost their past three World Cup finals, all against Australia.
  • The final is scheduled for next Sunday.
  • Waaka is playing in her first Rugby League World Cup.
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