Australia reach World Cup semis & New Zealand get back on track
Australia edge to a 36-22 victory in a pulsating Group A match against Fiji to book their place in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.
Australia secured a 36-22 victory over Fiji in an exhilarating Rugby League World Cup match, advancing to the semi-finals. The result marked a significant improvement for the Broncos, who had previously lost five consecutive games against Australia by a combined score of 246-16. Fiji took the lead in the first half but Australia quickly responded, leveling the score and eventually taking the lead.
Key player Tom Trbojevic scored twice for Australia, while Jacob Preston added another try. Trbojevic acknowledged areas for improvement, stating their lack of a strong start and inability to maintain momentum. The Broncos will face New Zealand in the semi-finals, while New Zealand will take on Fiji in the final pool match. New Zealand's Jamayne Isaako stunned the Cook Islands with a record 38-point haul, helping the team bounce back from an early loss to Australia.
New Zealand's women also delivered a dominant performance, defeating France 92-0 in a record-breaking 18-try demolition.
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