Manchester: Australia have destroyed New Zealand 54-4 in the women’s World Cup final at Old Trafford in Manchester.
The Jillaroos only beat the Kiwis 10-8 in the group stages but they piled on 10 tries to one in the decider.
It was 20-0 at halftime and Australia delivered an even more ruthless second half, with Kennedy Cherrington scoring a double.
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*Odds are current as of 20th November 2022, 3:30am AEST
*Odds are current as of 20th November 2022, 3:30am AEST
*Odds are current as of 20th November 2022, 3:30am AEST
*Odds are current as of 20th November 2022, 3:30am AEST
*Odds are current as of 20th November 2022, 3:30am AEST
*Odds are current as of 20th November 2022, 3:30am AEST
*Odds are current as of 20th November 2022, 3:30am AEST
*Odds are current as of 20th November 2022, 3:30am AEST
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Isabelle Kelly and Jessica Segis also finished with doubles, while Julia Robinson, Emma Tonegato and Tarryn Aiken all crossed.
Jillaroos veteran halfback Ali Brigginshaw was named player of the match as Australia won their third straight World Cup.
“That was unbelievable from all the girls. It was defence focused and I’ve never been part of a group that can defend like that, that was special,” Brigginshaw said.
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“We never rest in defence, we let them cross once and we’re kicking ourselves about that.
“All the people that said I was too old I’m still here and I’m going to play (at the 2025 World Cup) in France.
“We’re going to celebrate this one tonight.”
More to come.
