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Live: Jillaroos kick off day of trans-Tasman World Cup finals

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Healy, J. (2026, November 15). Live: Jillaroos kick off day of trans-Tasman World Cup finals. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-15/kangaroos-jillaroos-live-rugby-league-world-cup-finals/107376474

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ABC News (AU) · collected 2026-11-15 · by Jon Healy

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The Rugby League World Cup finals are set to take place in Brisbane, with the Jillaroos facing the Kiwi Ferns in the women's final at 3:10 pm AEST, followed by the Kangaroos playing against the Kiwis at 6:35 pm AEST. Notably, Jillaroos coach Jess Skinner made a surprising substitution, replacing Jocelyn Kelleher with Jesse Southwell for the final match. The article provides live updates and highlights the intense competition as both teams represent their nations in the tournament finals.
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On November 15, 2026, the Jillaroos of Australia decisively won the Rugby League World Cup final against the Kiwi Ferns of New Zealand with a final score of 34-10 at Brisbane's Lang Park. The Jillaroos started strongly, scoring 24 unanswered points in the first half and ending the match with a 34-6 lead at halftime. Jamie Chapman contributed significantly to the victory with a hat-trick, while the Kiwi Ferns struggled to mount an effective defense and only managed one try. Despite a more competitive second half, New Zealand could not overcome the early deficit, solidifying Australia's status as the undisputed dominant force in women's rugby league, with this being their fourth consecutive World Cup win.

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ABC News (AU)This outlet15 Nov

On September 18, Australia's women's rugby league team, the Jillaroos, won the World Cup against New Zealand with a final score of 34-10. The match, held in Brisbane, saw Australia dominate from the start, leading 34-6 at halftime. Key player Jamie Chapman scored a hat-trick in the first half and was named player of the match. While Australia's victory was expected, the article raises concerns about the lack of…

Jillaroos' World Cup win is more of the same old story →2 articles from ABC News (AU) on this story
BBC15 Nov

In the Women's Rugby League World Cup final, Australia defeated New Zealand 34-10 in Brisbane. Australia, led by Jaime Chapman's hat-trick and Jesse Southwell's five successful conversions, won their fourth consecutive and record fourth World Cup title. The match was decisively won in the first half, with Australia scoring six tries compared to New Zealand's one. Australia's overall dominance saw them score 306…

Ruthless Australia win record fourth Women's World Cup →
Al Jazeera15 Nov

In the Women’s Rugby League World Cup final on Sunday, Australia defeated New Zealand 34-10 to win their fourth consecutive title. Australia took an early lead with two tries in the first five minutes and added four more before halftime, giving them a 34-6 lead. New Zealand managed only one try in the second half despite applying pressure. Australia’s Jaime Chapman scored a hat-trick, and captain Isabelle Kelly…

Australia crush New Zealand to win fourth Women’s Rugby League World Cup →

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Topics

Australia Broncos Jillaroos Kangaroos New Zealand

Subjects

Jillaroos ORG · 7× Kangaroos ORG · 5× New Zealand GPE · 5× Australia GPE · 4× Broncos ORG · 3× Brisbane GPE · 2× Kelleher PERSON · 2× Raiders ORG · 2× Roosters ORG · 2× Tigers ORG · 1×

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Fri, 18 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Tigers 0, Raiders 6 Sat, 19 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Broncos 40, Knights 16 Sat, 26 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Roosters 20, Raiders 10 Sun, 27 Sept, 1:05 pm, Final score, Titans 8, Broncos 20 Sun, 4 Oct, 4:00 pm, Final score, Roosters 30, Broncos 6 live Rugby League World Cup finals live: Kangaroos and Jillaroos take on New Zealand The Jillaroos and Kangaroos are up against their New Zealand rivals in the women's and men's Rugby League World Cup finals.
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2026-11-15 · ABC News (AU)
Live: Jillaroos kick off day of trans-Tasman World Cup finals · assertive framing

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Fri, 18 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Tigers 0, Raiders 6 Sat, 19 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Broncos 40, Knights 16 Sat, 26 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Roosters 20, Raiders 10 Sun, 27 Sept, 1:05 pm, Final score, Titans 8, Broncos 20 Sun, 4 Oct, 4:00 pm, Final score, Roosters 30, Broncos 6 live Rugby League World Cup finals live: Kangaroos and Jillaroos take on New Zealand The Jillaroos and Kangaroos are up against their New Zealand rivals in the women's and men's Rugby League World Cup finals. asserted
Jillaroos → take → finals
First up at Brisbane's Lang Park, the Jillaroos meet the Kiwi Ferns in the women's decider from 3:10pm AEST, before the Kangaroos and Kiwis (6:35pm AEST) cap off the tournament. asserted
Kangaroos → meet → tournament
Submit a comment or question Live updates Live: Australia Jillaroos vs New Zealand Kiwi Ferns New: Filters Choose what information you see below by using filters Key Event We've already had one RLWC final asserted
We → submit → final
The Jillaroos and Kangaroos haven't been the only ones representing Australia at this Rugby League World Cup. asserted
Jillaroos → represent → Cup
The Wheelaroos have also wrapped up their campaign with third place in the wheelchair event, while England beat France the final. asserted
England → wrap → France
LATE MAIL: Jillaroos' big change confirmed The only change for either of these teams is a massive call by Jillaroos coach Jess Skinner, subbing out five-eighth Jocelyn Kelleher for Jesse Southwell. asserted
change → confirm → Southwell
Southwell only played in the 124-6 win over Wales, while Kelleher has been one of Australia's best throughout the tournament, pairing perfectly with Sydney Roosters' premiership-winning teammate Tarryn Aiken. asserted
Kelleher → play → teammate
Not only has Kelleher lost her starting gig, she's been completely cut from the 17. Brutal. Key Event When do the finals kick off? The women's final between Australia and New Zealand is first up from 3:10pm AEST. asserted
final → lose → AEST
We'll bring you every moment as a marathon rugby league season comes to an end in searing heat and humidity in Brisbane. asserted
season → bring → Brisbane
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