Kiwi Ferns stop Fetu Samoa to claim Rugby League World Cup women's final spot
The Kiwi Ferns secured their seventh consecutive Rugby League World Cup final appearance after a 32-0 victory over Fetu Samoa. Despite a strong defensive effort from Samoa in the first half, the Kiwi Ferns dominated the second half with multiple tries.
Why it matters
This victory reinforces the Kiwi Ferns' dominance in women's rugby league and highlights the growing competitiveness of international women's sports programs.
The Kiwi Ferns sealed their seventh consecutive final spot at the Rugby League World Cup with a 32-0 victory over Fetu Samoa in Newcastle on Saturday.
Having led 8-0 at halftime through tries to McKenzie Wiki and Stacey Waka, the side took control in the second half to claim the win, scoring 24 points.
Waka ended the game with a hat-trick, helping the side get seven tries in total.
Kiwi Ferns player Apii Nicholls said they knew Samoa would be tough but she was proud of the players sticking to their game.
"I'm so proud, you know we knew it was going to be a tough game," she said.
"We knew they it was going to be a physical.
"It was tough but am proud of the girls for staying in it."
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