Manchester: Australia have destroyed New Zealand 54-4 within the girls’s World Cup last at Old Trafford in Manchester.
The Jillaroos solely beat the Kiwis 10-8 within the group levels however they piled on 10 tries to at least one within the decider.
It was 20-0 at halftime and Australia delivered an much more ruthless second half, with Kennedy Cherrington scoring a double.
Watch each match of the Rugby League World Cup LIVE & Exclusive to Fox Sports, on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >
Kangaroos topped WORLD CHAMPIONS | 01:10
Isabelle Kelly and Jessica Segis additionally completed with doubles, whereas Julia Robinson, Emma Tonegato and Tarryn Aiken all crossed.
Jillaroos veteran halfback Ali Brigginshaw was named participant of the match as Australia received their third straight World Cup.
Brigginshaw, alongside Lauren Brown added seven conversions between them to cap what proved to be a protracted afternoon beneath the cosh for the Kiwi Ferns.
“That was unbelievable from all the girls. It was defence focused and I’ve never been part of a group that can defend like that, that was special,” Brigginshaw mentioned.
MORE WORLD CUP NEWS
JIMMY BRINGS: Eels’ $6m headache as golf equipment circle duo; Dogs eye one other Panther
LUAI: The two sides of league’s nice agitator… and why he’s Australia’s largest risk
‘WHAT’S BEST FOR YOU’: Brown’s Eels ‘love’ may not be sufficient in $1m name
‘THIS IS A BIG DEAL’: The Rock delivers epic speech to Samoa forward of WC last
LOCKED IN: Meninga names Kangaroos aspect to face red-hot Samoa in WC last
Terrific Tedesco torches Samoa | 01:00
“We never rest in defence, we let them cross once and we’re kicking ourselves about that.
“All the people that said I was too old I’m still here and I’m going to play (at the 2025 World Cup) in France.
“We’re going to celebrate this one tonight.”
The two earlier finals between the 2 sides, in 2017 and 2013 — each of which had been received by Australia, had been shut affairs with solely 10 and 7 factors separating them respectively.
Get all the newest NRL news, highlights and evaluation delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. Sign up now!!
Madison Bartlett received the Black Ferns on the scoreboard with a attempt within the nook within the sixty fifth minute.
New Zealand coach Ricky Henry mentioned the outcome was “a tough one”.
“To Australia’s credit, they played really well today. It’s a big stage and a little bit of a learning experience for us,” Henry mentioned.
We’ve received a younger squad and I hope in 2025 they’ll be higher ready to have a crack at it.
“You’ve got to be ruthless, and that’s what they were — we didn’t have that. We’re proud of what we did prior to this but they showed a different class today.”