New Zealand’s women have secured a place in next Sunday’s Rugby League World Cup final after defeating Samoa 32-0.
The comprehensive victory saw New Zealand keep Samoa scoreless while registering 32 points of their own. The result confirmed their progression to the tournament’s final, with the team now preparing for the decisive match next Sunday.
New Zealand will go into the final hoping that their latest campaign ends in success. The team’s reference to it being a potential “fourth time lucky” underlines the significance of the occasion as they seek to convert another run to the final into a World Cup triumph.
Samoa’s tournament ended with a heavy defeat, having been unable to score against New Zealand. No details of the final opponent or venue were provided, but New Zealand’s place in the match has now been confirmed.