Free extension for sports fans
Advertisement
Advertisement

Australia Jillaroos make rugby league history in World Cup rout

The Australian Jillaroos have made rugby league history with a rampant 124-6 win over Wales in the final game of the women’s World Cup group stages. Australia had already qualified for the semi-finals of the tournament and knew that they…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 3:02 PM
Australia Jillaroos make rugby league history in World Cup rout
Key Things to Know
  • Australia's Jillaroos made rugby league history by defeating Wales 124-6 in the Women's World Cup.
  • The 124-6 scoreline broke the record for the largest win in international rugby league history.
  • Jaime Chapman scored six tries while Jesse Southwell tallied 44 points from 20 conversions and one try.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Australian Jillaroos made international rugby league history by defeating Wales 124-6 in the final group stage game of the Women's Rugby League World Cup. Australia scored 21 tries, with Jaime Chapman crossing the line six times and Jessica Sergis adding four tries. Jesse Southwell contributed 44 individual points through 20 successful conversions and a try, helping Australia advance to a semifinal match against Fiji.

The 118-point winning margin broke the previous international rugby league record set when Denmark defeated Sweden 122-8 in 2012. Wales registered their only points of the match when Paige Travis grounded a kick from Tayla Preston, marking the first try conceded by the Jillaroos throughout the tournament.

Advertisement

Never Miss a Sports Update

Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.

No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.