Jillaroos vs Wales Prediction & Tips: Women’s Rugby League World Cup

The Jillaroos have already won Group A and play Wales in Parramatta for the first time, with a strong side named despite the rotation talk. Our tip, the odds and the named teams.

The Jillaroos have already won Group A and play Wales in the first game of the Parramatta triple-header. Australia beat Samoa 40-0 and England 78-0; Wales lost 70-6 to England and 76-0 to Samoa. It is the first meeting between the two sides, and coach Jess Skinner had talked about resting senior players, but has named a strong side.

Below are our tip and the reasoning, the head to head, the named teams and what is at stake. Every match is on our Rugby League World Cup hub.

Match Details

Jillaroos vs Wales Tips & Prediction

Our pick: Jillaroos to win. Australia have not conceded a point in this tournament. Wales have scored six points and conceded 146 in two games.

Best bet: none at the head-to-head price. Australia are not even priced head to head, and the line is Australia -99.5 at $1.90 at Ladbrokes on Tuesday evening (27 October). Skinner has named a strong side, so we would only lean towards Wales +99.5, not back it with confidence.

The odds. Ladbrokes has Wales at $67 with no head-to-head price on Australia (Tuesday evening, 27 October). The line is Australia -99.5 and the total 102.5, both at about $1.90.

Jillaroos vs Wales Head to Head

This is the first meeting between the Jillaroos and Wales.

Form at this World Cup

Jillaroos beat Samoa 40-0 in the opener and England 78-0 in Perth, with 15 tries.

Wales lost 70-6 to England and 76-0 to Samoa.

Jillaroos vs Wales Team News

Both teams were named on Tuesday 27 October. Coaches can still make changes up to an hour before kick-off, so check the late mail on the day.

Jillaroos: named team

Julia Robinson is out of the tournament with a dislocated wrist and ligament damage, and Raiders back Sheridan Gallagher has been called into the squad. Jesse Southwell starts at five-eighth, with Jocelyn Kelleher a reserve, and Kezie Apps and Jess Sergis return. Isabelle Kelly captains the side. Simaima Taufa is not in the 18. Named team: Tamika Upton; Jaime Chapman, Jessica Sergis, Isabelle Kelly (c), Abbi Church; Jesse Southwell, Tarryn Aiken; Ellie Johnston, Quincy Dodd, Makenzie Weale, Kezie Apps, Sariah Paki, Olivia Kernick. Bench: Keeley Nizza, Keilee Joseph, Sarah Togatuki, Tiana Penitani Gray; 18th player Shaylee Bent.

Wales: named team

Ffion Lewis starts at five-eighth alongside Tayla Preston, Carys Marsh moves from the bench to hooker and Lucia Davies is on the bench for her first World Cup appearance. Bethan Dainton captains the side from lock. Named team: Leanne Burnell; Zoe Heeley, Jade Mullen, Hannah Bluck, Sian Williams; Ffion Lewis, Tayla Preston; Agnes Wood, Carys Marsh, Emily Hughes, Georgia Cussons, Paige Travis, Bethan Dainton (c). Bench: Kathryn Salter, Erin Williams, Gracie Hobbs, Lucia Davies; 18th player Dani McGifford.

What Is at Stake

Nothing for the Jillaroos, who have already won Group A and play the Group B runner-up (Fiji or PNG) at Allianz Stadium on Sunday 8 November, before the Kangaroos’ semi-final. Wales are out. By kick-off Australia will know their semi-final opponent, because the Group B games are played on Saturday.

Jillaroos vs Wales 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.
• Total points: over or under a set number of combined points.
• Try scorers: first, last and anytime try scorer markets on both squads.
• Same game multi: a result, margin and try scorers in one bet. See our same game multi guide.

Compare prices across our best NRL betting sites, which all price the World Cup.

Jillaroos vs Wales FAQs

When is Jillaroos vs Wales at the Women’s Rugby League World Cup?

Sunday 1 November 2026 at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta, kicking off at 3:40pm AEDT. The original draw said 3:45pm.

Have the Jillaroos qualified for the semi-finals?

Yes. They have won Group A and play the Group B runner-up in Sydney on Sunday 8 November.

Who will win Jillaroos vs Wales?

The Jillaroos. They are far too short to back head to head, so the line is the only market worth a look.

Is Julia Robinson playing for the Jillaroos?

No. She dislocated her wrist and damaged ligaments against England and is out of the tournament. Sheridan Gallagher has been called into the squad.

Where can I watch Jillaroos vs Wales?

Live and free on Seven and 7plus in Australia.

More Rugby League World Cup Coverage

• England vs PNG tips
• New Zealand vs Fiji tips
• Australia vs Cook Islands tips
• Lebanon vs France tips
• Tonga vs Samoa tips
• Australia 36-22 Fiji: result
• New Zealand 82-16 Cook Islands: result
• Rugby League World Cup hub: schedule, ladder and tips
• Results and ladder
• Schedule and TV guide
• Women’s Rugby League World Cup
• The final

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