Jillaroos crush Samoa 40-0 in World Cup opener despite sparse crowd
Australia's Jillaroos defeated Samoa 40-0 in their Rugby League World Cup opener at Western Sydney Stadium on Saturday. The three-time defending champions dominated, with Keeley Nizza scoring one of seven tries. However, few spectators remained for the women's match after the earlier men's game, highlighting ongoing challenges in drawing crowds for women's sport despite the event's global significance.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 20:06 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 20:10 UTC
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