Australia cruise past Samoa in women’s Rugby League World Cup opener
Australia's women's rugby league side opened the World Cup with a commanding 40‑0 victory over Samoa in Sydney. The Jillaroos controlled the match, scoring multiple tries while debutant Jocelyn Kelleher contributed six successful conversions. The win marked a flawless defensive effort, as Samoa failed to register any points in the tournament's first game overall in the opening round.