New Zealand reaches Women's Rugby League World Cup final
The Kiwi Ferns defeated Samoa 32-0 in the semi-final to advance to next Sunday's championship match.
At a glance
- New Zealand defeated Samoa 32-0 in the semi-final
- Stacey Waaka scored a hat-trick; New Zealand scored seven tries total
- New Zealand led 8-0 at half-time before extending their advantage in the second half
- This is New Zealand's seventh consecutive World Cup final appearance
New Zealand's women's rugby league team secured a place in the Rugby League World Cup final with a 32-0 victory over Samoa in the semi-final on Saturday. Centre Stacey Waaka scored three tries as New Zealand scored seven tries overall, with the team leading 8-0 at half-time before dominating the second half.
The victory marks New Zealand's seventh successive appearance in the Women's Rugby League World Cup final. The match took place in Newcastle, north of Sydney.
Why it matters
New Zealand will seek to win the Women's Rugby League World Cup title, with the final scheduled for next Sunday.
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