Stacey Waaka hat-trick sends New Zealand into rugby league final
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Affects New Zealand, Samoa, and Australia · Covered in 2 countries
Stacey Waaka scored a hat-trick to lead New Zealand into another rugby league final.
New Zealand secured a spot in their seventh straight Women's Rugby League World Cup final with a 32-0 victory against Samoa in Newcastle. Centre Stacey Waaka led the charge by scoring three tries as her side secured a dominant shutout win. The team now prepares to face their next opponents in the championship match.
- The scoreNew Zealand defeated Samoa with a 32-0 final score.
- The venueThe semi-final match took place in Newcastle.
- The streakThis victory marks the seventh consecutive World Cup final appearance for New Zealand.
- The triesThe winning side crossed the try line seven times during the match.
Written before 1 later update from the outlets covering this story.
Why it matters
The Women's Rugby League World Cup is the pinnacle international competition in female rugby league, showcasing the top national teams globally. Matches draw significant attention as Pacific rivalries grow stronger across the sport.
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New Zealand defeated Samoa 32-0 in the semi-final held in Newcastle, with Stacey Waaka scoring three tries to secure a place in the tournament final.
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- The GuardianNew Zealand reach Women’s Rugby League World Cup final as Waaka hat-trick sinks Samoa2h ago · open ↗
- ABC News (Australia)Cross-code star scores hat-trick as Kiwi Ferns make another final2h ago · open ↗
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