Summary

  • Australia 30-14 Fiji: Full-time: Second Women's Rugby League World Cup semi-final in Sydney

  • Australia: Tries: Abbi Church 4, Tamika Upton, Jaime Chapman Goals: Jocelyn Kelleher 3

  • Fiji: Tries: Luisa Yaranamua, Maria Paseka Goals: Luisa Yaranamua 3

  • Click the 'Listen live' button for BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary (UK only)

  • Australia will face New Zealand in final in Brisbane on Sunday, 15 November (05:10 GMT)

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  1. Postpublished at 9 mins

    Australia 0-0 Fiji

    Jocelyn Kelleher drops the ball and it's snaffled up by Fiji before there's a bit of pushing and shoving from both sets of players.

  2. Postpublished at 6 mins

    Australia 0-0 Fiji

    Another Australia mistake this time from Tarryn Aiken. The Jillaroos are struggling to complete sets. Nobody has really laid a glove on Australia so far in this World Cup so far and they are not enjoying this.

  3. 'Australia rattled'published at 06:53 GMT 8 November

    Australia 0-0 Fiji

    Ruan Sims
    Former Australia prop on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Australia have been rattled by Fiji. It's got to do with the line speed. The physicality in defence is really strong. It's going to be a big battle this game.

    Shaylee Bent of Australia is tackled during the 2026 Women's Rugby League World Cup Semi Final match between Australia Jillaroos and Fiji at Allianz Stadium on November 08, 2026 in Sydney, Australia.Image source, Getty Images
  4. Postpublished at 4 mins

    Australia 0-0 Fiji

    This is a great start from Fiji. Jessica Sergis comes up with a mistake from a high bomb and the debutants are putting pressure on the Australia line.

    Could they score the opening try? No. Sereana Naitokatoka alnost goes over but is just held up.

  5. Postpublished at 2 mins

    Australia 0-0 Fiji

    Fiji really need to front up defensively here. But Sereana Naitokatoka stripping the ball probably was not in the plan.

    Australia get another set of six but Millie Elliott comes up with an error and Fiji will get the chance to attack.

  6. Kick-offpublished at 06:47 GMT 8 November

    Australia 0-0 Fiji

    And away we go. Fiji kick us off.

  7. Postpublished at 06:44 GMT 8 November

    Australia v Fiji (06:45 GMT)

    BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    If you're in the UK, you can listen to live commentary on this match thanks to our friends from ABC in Australia. It's on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, or you can click the 'listen live' button above.

  8. Postpublished at 06:44 GMT 8 November

    Australia v Fiji (06:45 GMT)

    Fiji currently going through a rendition of their spiritual pre-match hymn, the Noqu Masu.

  9. Postpublished at 06:41 GMT 8 November

    Australia v Fiji (06:45 GMT)

    A reminder before we get under way that matches at the Women's Rugby League World Cup are played under the rules used in Australia's NRL Women's Premiership. That means matches are 70 minutes long, rather than the 80 we get in the Women's Super League.

    If the teams are level after 70 minutes, we will have golden-point extra time - first team to score (whether a try, a penalty or a drop goal) wins.

  10. 'Tough battle'published at 06:40 GMT 8 November

    Australia v Fiji (06:45 GMT)

    Ruan Sims
    Former Australia prop on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    I think it will be a really tough battle here for Fiji. Australia will be looking to really flex their muscles for the final and get the job done.

  11. Postpublished at 06:38 GMT 8 November

    Australia v Fiji (06:45 GMT)

    Here come the teams. There are some big broad smiles on the faces of both sets of players.

    They all look ready to go as we get ready for the national anthems.

  12. Postpublished at 06:37 GMT 8 November

    Australia v Fiji (06:45 GMT)

    It looks like there is a bit of a breeze at the Allianz Stadium, Sydney, as the players go through their final warm-up routine indoors.

    Still, surely it can't get to what we saw in Newcastle on Saturday. I reckon even Mary Poppins might have struggled to get around in those winds.

    Mary PoppinsImage source, Getty Images
  13. Australia target 'excellence' against Fijipublished at 06:34 GMT 8 November

    Australia v Fiji (06:45 GMT)

    Olivia Higgins throws a passImage source, Getty Images

    Australia scored 242 and conceded just six in the group stage, with Samoa, who they defeated 40-0 the only side to provide any actual resistance.

    The Jillaroos are looking to win a fourth consecutive World Cup, while debutants Fiji pushed New Zealand in their opening match and will be looking to spring one of the biggest surprises ever by winning this last-four contest.

    But Australia hooker Olivia Higgins says they will not be taking Fiji lightly.

    “We've spoken as a team about that, their fast starts, they scored within the first 10 minutes of their last two games,” Higgins said.

    “So we know what to expect and we'll be ready.”

    Higgins, who returns after being named as the 18th player against Wales, said the “pressure” to perform from outside was seen as a privilege.

    “Semi-final footy is different though and I think Fiji's had a really good campaign so far, so we're not taking them lightly at all... and obviously we want to win the World Cup, but we're just focusing on the game ahead," she added.

    “I know it's a bit cliche, but pressure is privilege. Our theme for this week is excellence, and there's so many things that we can do within our playing group to be better."

  14. Team news: Laing returns at centre for Fijipublished at 06:29 GMT 8 November

    Australia v Fiji (06:45 GMT)

    Sienna LaingImage source, Getty Images

    This is Fiji's first time at the Women's Rugby League World Cup, and they have put in a strong showing up to this point.

    Sienna Laing returns at centre for them after sitting out the win over France that secured their semi-final spot; Taina Naividi switches to the wing and Tahlia Marshall drops to the bench. Lorren Ieli will start at prop, Leilani Ahsam moves into the loose forward role and Talei Holmes pushes up to the back row. Teaghan Hartigan returns on the bench.

    Fiji: Cassie Staples, Maria Paseka, Isabella Waterman, Sienna Laing, Taina Naividi, Luisa Yaranamua, Losana Lutu, Latisha Smythe, Sereana Naitokatoka, Lorren Ieli, Elizabeth Naleba, Talei Holmes, Leilani Ahsam.

    Interchange: Tahlia Marshall, Teaghan Hartigan, Ema Masi, Aliti Namoce.

    Reserves: Naomi Tegu, Abigayle Sekitoga, Rory Muller, Ebony Laing, Nanise Vakacavu.

  15. Team news: Australia start strongpublished at 06:24 GMT 8 November

    Australia v Fiji (06:45 GMT)

    Jocelyn KelleherImage source, Getty Images

    Jocelyn Kelleher - whose Roberto Carlos-style swerving conversions have been a highlight of the tournament so far - returns at stand-off after being rested for the 124-6 demolition of Wales. Props Millie Elliott and Simaima Taufa and hooker Olivia Higgins also return after sitting out the Wales game.

    Tiana Penitani Gray has recovered from a foot problem and joins Shaylee Bent and Olivia Kernick in the back row. Kezie Apps and Sariah Paki, who both started against Wales, move to the bench. Sheridan Gallagher is the 18th player.

    Australia are without winger Julia Robinson, whose World Cup was ended when she dislocated her wrist during the 78-0 win over England on 24 October.

    Australia: Tamika Upton, Jaime Chapman, Jessica Sergis, Isabelle Kelly, Abbi Church, Jocelyn Kelleher, Tarryn Aiken, Millie Elliott, Olivia Higgins, Simaima Taufa, Tiana Penitani Gray, Shaylee Bent, Olivia Kernick.

    Interchange: Keeley Nizza, Keilee Joseph, Kezie Apps, Sariah Paki.

    Reserves: Ellie Johnston, Jesse Southwell, Quincy Dodd, Makenzie Weale, Sheridan Gallagher.

  16. Here come Australiapublished at 06:20 GMT 8 November

    Jaime ChapmanImage source, Getty Images

    New Zealand booked their place in the women's and men's World Cup finals on Saturday.

    Today it is over to their old rivals Australia, with Jess Skinner's Jillaroos team, who are the reigning world champions, up first against tournament debutants Fiji, who have already shown they are not to be underestimated.

    Let's get this show on the road.