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Breaking: Kiwi Ferns advance to seventh consecutive World Cup final

ABC News Australia •
November 07, 2026 • 08:16 AM
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New Zealand has secured its place in a seventh consecutive women's Rugby League World Cup final after beating Fetu Samoa 32-0.

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Stacey Waaka scored three tries to help the Kiwi Ferns make another Rugby League World Cup final. ( Getty Images: Cameron Spencer )

New Zealand has secured its place in a seventh consecutive women's Rugby League World Cup final after beating Fetu Samoa 32-0.

Having made the decider in all six previous tournaments, flyer Stacey Waaka scored three tries to guide her nation to semifinal triumph.

New Zealand will face either Australia or Fiji, who play the second semifinal in Sydney on Sunday.

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