Australia defeat Fiji in Rugby League World Cup quarter-final
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Australia overcame a strong challenge from Fiji with a 36-22 victory to reach the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.
Australia defeated Fiji 36-22 in a competitive group match at the Rugby League World Cup in Brisbane. Tom Trbojevic scored a hat-trick for the hosts, who maintained their unbeaten tournament run. Despite the loss, Fiji delivered a resilient performance featuring three tries from Semi Valemei.
- The venueThe match took place in Brisbane.
- The standout scorersTom Trbojevic and Semi Valemei each scored three tries for their respective teams.
Why it matters
The Rugby League World Cup brings together international teams to compete for the sport's global title, though matches historically tend to favour dominant nations like Australia. Close encounters from developing rugby league nations like Fiji help validate the global expansion and competitiveness of the tournament.
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- BBC SportAustralia reach World Cup semis & New Zealand get back on track2h ago · open ↗
- The GuardianAustralia survive almighty Fiji scare to stay unbeaten at Rugby League World Cup2h ago · open ↗
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