Australia's latest World Cup smash-up helps nobody
Australia ran up the biggest win in women's international rugby league history with its World Cup victory over Wales but it was the kind of result that served little purpose other than stuffing the stats sheet.
Australia registered the largest margin of victory in international rugby league history as they dominated Wales in a World Cup match. The Jillaroos amassed 21 tries in a heavily one-sided contest, amassing a staggering 124 points to Wales' mere 6. The half-time score of 60-0 marked the largest margin of any World Cup match, while Australia's 124-6 win remains the largest margin in women's World Cup history.
Wing Jaime Chapman scored a crucial sixth try in the final minute, ensuring the Australians broke Denmark's previous record of 122-8 against Sweden in 2012. Wales' Paige Travis scored the team's first-ever try against Australia, but it came too late to salvage a win.
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