Chapman hat-trick fires Jillaroos to Rugby League World Cup glory

The Jillaroos secured their fifth consecutive Rugby League World Cup title by defeating New Zealand 34-10 in the tournament decider at Lang Park. A dominant first half set the stage, with winger Jaime Chapman scoring a hat-trick in the sweltering Brisbane heat, propelling Australia to a fourth-straight crown in the fifth-consecutive final between the Trans-Tasman rivals.

Chapman stated, "There's no better feeling than winning a World Cup on your home turf," highlighting the team's unity and dedication. The team learned valuable lessons from their lethargic semifinal win over Fiji, and Chapman's hat-trick saw her score the first try in the 2nd minute, followed by two more in the 14th minute. Australia's dominance continued with six tries by halftime, including conversions by Jesse Southwell and four-pointer tries by Shaylee Best, Jess Sergis, and Tamika Upton.

New Zealand's only contribution came from Shannon Mato's converted effort in the 23rd minute, and a late try by Mackenzie Wiki in the second half. The Kiwi Ferns failed to score after halftime, securing a 4-0 second-half scoreline.