Australia beat England 78-0 as Robinson suffers wrist injury
Australia defeated England 78-0 in the Women’s Rugby League World Cup in Perth. The defending champions led comfortably at half-time and continued scoring after the break. Julia Robinson left with a suspected wrist fracture, while England also had injury concerns. Australia next play Wales; England face Samoa with a semi-final place at stake.
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Australia’s champions dominate in Perth
Australia defeated England 78-0 at HBF Park in Perth in the Women’s Rugby League World Cup. The defending champions scored 15 tries, while England finished without a point.[1], [2]
Jaime Chapman scored the opening try in the second minute and added another after catching Jocelyn Kelleher’s kick. Tamika Upton broke through on a kick return to create a try for Kelleher, then helped Julia Robinson and Isabelle Kelly score. Abbi Church also crossed before the break, leaving Australia 36-0 ahead at half-time.[1]
Robinson leaves with a suspected wrist fracture
Robinson left with a suspected fractured wrist, prompting an Australian reshuffle. The injury had not been described as a confirmed fracture. England had problems of their own: Eva Hunter went off during the first half with a left ankle injury, while fullback Fran Goldthorpe finished the game despite a left arm problem.[1]
The second half brings more tries and a debut score
Tarryn Aiken scored after the restart. Player of the match Olivia Kernick contributed with her passing and a try of her own. Church’s second try in the 46th minute followed Kelleher’s chip and regather, then passes through Upton; it made the score 58-0. Makenzie Weale scored on her international debut. Tiana Penitani-Gray, Kelly with her second, and Shaylee Bent completed the scoring. Australia next meet Wales, while England face Samoa with a semi-final place at stake.[1]
