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The Jillaroos and the Kiwi Ferns meet in the Women’s Rugby League World Cup final at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday 15 November, their fifth final in a row. Road to the final and our tips.
The Jillaroos and the Kiwi Ferns meet in the Women’s Rugby League World Cup final at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Sunday 15 November, kicking off at 4:15pm AEDT (3:15pm in Brisbane). It is the fifth women’s World Cup final in a row between Australia and New Zealand, and it comes before the men’s final between the Kangaroos and the Kiwis at 7:35pm (our Rugby League World Cup final tips).
Australia came from 8-0 down to beat Fiji 30-14 in the second semi-final in Sydney on Sunday 8 November, with four tries to Abbi Church (Jillaroos 30-14 Fiji: result). New Zealand beat Samoa 32-0 in Newcastle the day before, with a hat-trick to Stacey Waaka (Kiwi Ferns 32-0 Samoa: result). The Jillaroos are chasing a fourth World Cup in a row; the Kiwi Ferns won the first three tournaments.
Below are our tip and the angle we like, both teams’ road to the final, the tournament numbers, the players to watch and every women’s World Cup final.
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Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Competition | Women’s Rugby League World Cup final |
| Match | Australia (Jillaroos) vs New Zealand (Kiwi Ferns) |
| Date | Sunday 15 November 2026 |
| Kick-off | 4:15pm AEDT (3:15pm AEST in Brisbane, 1:15pm AWST in Perth) |
| Venue | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| Broadcast | Seven and 7plus, free-to-air |
| Men’s final | Kangaroos vs Kiwis, 7:35pm AEDT, same venue |
| Team lists | Not yet named. The semi-final teams were named on the Tuesday before the game. |
Jillaroos vs Kiwi Ferns Tips & Prediction
Our pick: Jillaroos to win. Australia are unbeaten in four games, with 272 points scored and 20 conceded. They have won the last three World Cup finals against New Zealand, and they beat the Kiwi Ferns twice at the 2025 Pacific Championships, including 40-8 in the final.
The angle we like: Kiwi Ferns at the line. New Zealand have conceded 24 points in four games and kept France and Samoa scoreless, and the Jillaroos were level 8-8 at half-time with Fiji in the semi-final. If bookmakers set Australia a start of three converted tries or more, New Zealand with that start is the bet we will look at first.
The odds. We do not have prices for the final from our bookmakers, so our tips carry no price. Compare the head to head, the line and the margin bands across our best rugby league betting sites before you bet.
Road to the Final
Jillaroos
Australia won Group A without conceding a point in their first two games, 40-0 against Samoa and 78-0 against England in Perth, then set a women’s international record by beating Wales 124-6, with six tries to Jaime Chapman. Fiji gave them their first real test: the Fijians led 8-0 and it was 8-8 at half-time before Abbi Church scored three second-half tries.
| Round | Opponent | Score | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | Samoa | Won 40-0 | CommBank Stadium, Parramatta | Fri 16 Oct |
| Group A | England | Won 78-0 | HBF Park, Perth | Sat 24 Oct |
| Group A | Wales | Won 124-6 | CommBank Stadium, Parramatta | Sun 1 Nov |
| Semi-final | Fiji | Won 30-14 | Allianz Stadium, Sydney | Sun 8 Nov |
Kiwi Ferns
New Zealand were pushed in their opener, beating Fiji 18-12 in Newcastle, then scored 18 tries in a 92-0 win over France in Christchurch, the biggest in the Kiwi Ferns’ history. They came from 12-8 down to beat Papua New Guinea 40-12 on the Gold Coast and top Group B, and kept Samoa scoreless in the semi-final.
| Round | Opponent | Score | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group B | Fiji | Won 18-12 | McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle | Sun 18 Oct |
| Group B | France | Won 92-0 | One NZ Stadium, Christchurch | Sun 25 Oct |
| Group B | Papua New Guinea | Won 40-12 | Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast | Sat 31 Oct |
| Semi-final | Samoa | Won 32-0 | McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle | Sat 7 Nov |
Tournament Numbers
| Jillaroos | Kiwi Ferns | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 4 | 4 |
| Won | 4 | 4 |
| Points for | 272 | 182 |
| Points against | 20 | 24 |
| Biggest win | 124-6 v Wales | 92-0 v France |
| Leading try scorer | Jaime Chapman, 10 | Stacey Waaka: hat-tricks v France and Samoa |
Jaime Chapman leads the tournament with 10 tries, six of them against Wales, and Abbi Church has eight after her four in the semi-final. Points totals come from our results page; try counts from the match reports.
Players to Watch
- Jaime Chapman (Jillaroos, wing): 10 tries, the most at the tournament, including one in the semi-final.
- Abbi Church (Jillaroos, wing): four tries against Fiji, three of them after half-time, when the semi-final was level.
- Tamika Upton (Jillaroos, fullback): scored the try that levelled the semi-final at 8-8.
- Isabelle Kelly (Jillaroos captain, centre): leads the side at a World Cup for the first time.
- Stacey Waaka (Kiwi Ferns): hat-tricks against France and in the semi-final against Samoa.
- Mackenzie Wiki (Kiwi Ferns): two tries against PNG and the first try of the semi-final.
- Raecene McGregor (Kiwi Ferns co-captain): scored in the semi-final.
Jillaroos vs Kiwi Ferns Head to Head
| Record | Jillaroos | Kiwi Ferns |
|---|---|---|
| Last 6 meetings (since October 2023) | 5 | 1 |
| Points in the last 6 meetings | 110 | 38 |
| World Cup finals between the two | 3 | 1 |
The Jillaroos have won 5 of the last 6 meetings and scored 110 points to 38. New Zealand’s win in that run, 12-6 in Melbourne in October 2023, ended a seven-year wait for a win over Australia, and the Jillaroos have won all four meetings since, including the last two Pacific Championships finals. They have not met at this World Cup. The biggest margin in their World Cup finals is Australia’s 54-4 at Old Trafford in 2022.
Last 6 meetings
| Date | Competition | Venue | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov 2025 | Pacific Championships final | CommBank Stadium, Parramatta | Australia 40-8 New Zealand |
| 2 Nov 2025 | Pacific Championships | Eden Park, Auckland | Australia 10-4 New Zealand |
| 10 Nov 2024 | Pacific Cup final | CommBank Stadium, Parramatta | Australia 24-4 New Zealand |
| Oct 2024 | Pacific Championships | Christchurch | Australia 14-0 New Zealand |
| 28 Oct 2023 | Pacific Championships | Melbourne | New Zealand 12-6 Australia |
| 14 Oct 2023 | Pacific Championships | Townsville | Australia 16-10 New Zealand |
Sources: NRL.com, ABC, ESPN, NZRL and NZ Herald match reports. We could not confirm a complete all-time record between the sides from two sources, so we show the recent meetings and the World Cup finals. Figures as of Sunday 8 November 2026.
Jillaroos vs Kiwi Ferns in World Cup Finals
This is the fifth women’s World Cup final in a row between the two. New Zealand won the first of them in 2008 at Suncorp Stadium, the venue for this year’s final, and Australia have won the last three, including 23-16 at Suncorp in 2017.
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (played 2022) | Australia | New Zealand | Australia 54-4 New Zealand, Old Trafford |
| 2017 | Australia | New Zealand | Australia 23-16 New Zealand, Suncorp Stadium |
| 2013 | Australia | New Zealand | Australia 22-12 New Zealand, Headingley |
| 2008 | New Zealand | Australia | New Zealand 34-0 Australia, Suncorp Stadium |
| 2003 | New Zealand | New Zealand Māori | New Zealand 58-0 New Zealand Māori, North Harbour Stadium |
| 2000 | New Zealand | Great Britain | New Zealand 26-4 Great Britain, Warrington |
Every men’s, women’s and wheelchair final is on our Rugby League World Cup winners page.
Jillaroos vs Kiwi Ferns Betting Markets
- Head to head: the match winner, with golden point extra time if it is level at full time.
- Line: a points start for the underdog, usually the better market when the head-to-head price is short.
- Winning margin: bands such as 1-12 and 13+. Women’s World Cup finals have ranged from 23-16 in 2017 to 54-4 in 2022.
- Total points: over or under a set number of combined points.
- Try scorers: first, last and anytime try scorer markets on both squads.
Compare prices across our best rugby league betting sites, which all price the women’s World Cup.
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Jillaroos vs Kiwi Ferns FAQs
When is the Jillaroos vs Kiwi Ferns World Cup final?
Sunday 15 November 2026 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, kicking off at 4:15pm AEDT (3:15pm in Brisbane), before the men’s final at 7:35pm.
How did the Jillaroos and Kiwi Ferns reach the final?
The Jillaroos won Group A and beat Fiji 30-14 in Sydney. The Kiwi Ferns won Group B and beat Samoa 32-0 in Newcastle. Both are unbeaten at the tournament.
Who will win Jillaroos vs Kiwi Ferns?
Our pick is the Jillaroos. New Zealand’s defence has been strong, so the Kiwi Ferns at the line is the market we will look at first.
What is the Jillaroos vs Kiwi Ferns head to head?
The Jillaroos have won 5 of the last 6 meetings, scoring 110 points to 38, including 40-8 in the 2025 Pacific Championships final. New Zealand’s last win was 12-6 in Melbourne in October 2023.
Have the Jillaroos and Kiwi Ferns met in a World Cup final before?
Yes, in the last four finals. New Zealand won in 2008, and Australia won in 2013, 2017 and 2021, the last of them 54-4 at Old Trafford in 2022.
Who is the top try scorer at the Women’s Rugby League World Cup?
Jaime Chapman of the Jillaroos, with 10 tries, six of them against Wales. Her teammate Abbi Church has eight.
Where can I watch the Women’s Rugby League World Cup final?
Live and free on Seven and 7plus in Australia.
More Rugby League World Cup Coverage
- Rugby League World Cup final: Kangaroos vs Kiwis tips
- Jillaroos 30-14 Fiji: result
- Kiwi Ferns 32-0 Samoa: result
- Women’s Rugby League World Cup: groups, fixtures and winners
- Results and ladder
- Schedule and TV guide
- Squads
- Rugby League World Cup hub: schedule, ladder and tips
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