Australia’s Jillaroos qualify for the Women’s Rugby League World Cup final after a close, high-pressure semifinal against tournament debutants Fiji at Sydney’s Allianz/Sydney Football Stadium. Multiple reports describe Fiji leading at stages of the match and Australia needing to respond to secure progression.
The Guardian highlights the scoring impact of Abbi Church, saying she powers Australia’s win with four tries. Radio New Zealand Pacific and Stuff focus more on match setup and live coverage of Fiji Bulikula versus the Jillaroos. ABC Australia also frames the semifinal as a scare for the Jillaroos, describing a persistent Fiji challenge and reporting on a tense start with tempers flaring.
Across outlets, the consistent context is that Australia survives Fiji’s resistance to set up a final against New Zealand next weekend. The main differences are in emphasis: some foreground Church’s performance, while others stress the live momentum shifts, atmosphere, and Fiji’s competitiveness throughout.
