> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.bushletter.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Australia beats New Zealand for league World Cup double - URL: https://www.bushletter.com/australia-beats-new-zealand-for-league-world-cup-double/ - Published: 2026-11-15T22:15:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-15T22:14:59.000Z - Description: The Jillaroos and Kangaroos each claimed a fourth straight title in Brisbane, with Jaime Chapman's first-half hat-trick setting up the women's win. - Author: Bushletter Newsroom - Tags: Sport, Australia TLDR Australia swept both Rugby League World Cup finals against New Zealand at Suncorp Stadium on 15 November 2026\. The Jillaroos won 34-10 for a fourth straight women's title, then the Kangaroos claimed a fourth consecutive men's crown 32-12 before 52,461 fans. ## Jillaroos set the tone with a first-half demolition Australia completed a Rugby League World Cup finals double over New Zealand at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on 15 November 2026, with the Jillaroos winning 34-10 and the Kangaroos winning 32-12.[\[1\]](https://www.internationalrugbyleague.com/competitions/rugby-league-world-cup?ref=bushletter.com) The result gave the host nation both senior trophies in Brisbane on the same afternoon and evening. The women's final was settled before the interval. Winger Jaime Chapman scored three times in the opening half, with Shaylee Bent, Jessica Sergis and Tamika Upton also crossing as the Jillaroos surged to a 34-6 lead at the break.[\[5\]](https://rlwc2026.com/news/jillas-v-ferns-report/?ref=bushletter.com) New Zealand prevented further scoring after half-time, though the contest had long been decided when the final whistle blew at 34-10. Chapman's hat-trick took her tournament tally to 13 tries, equalling the record for a World Cup campaign and earning her the player-of-the-match award.[\[6\]](https://www.nrl.com/news/2026/11/15/jaime-dedicates-world-cup-triumph-to-generation-next/?ref=bushletter.com) Chapman said: "We had so many people turn up for us today and I hope we did our country and all of our families and our communities proud."[\[6\]](https://www.nrl.com/news/2026/11/15/jaime-dedicates-world-cup-triumph-to-generation-next/?ref=bushletter.com) Chapman also pointed to the game's future, saying: "I just hope I can give a little girl a dream to play rugby league and give her the same opportunities I've had."[\[6\]](https://www.nrl.com/news/2026/11/15/jaime-dedicates-world-cup-triumph-to-generation-next/?ref=bushletter.com) The Jillaroos' win was their fourth consecutive women's World Cup title.[\[2\]](https://www.nrl.com/news/2026/11/15/kangaroos-stand-tall-to-make-it-a-world-cup-four-peat/?ref=bushletter.com) ## Kangaroos build a commanding lead and hold on The men's final drew 52,461 fans to Suncorp Stadium, the largest crowd of the Brisbane double-header.[\[2\]](https://www.nrl.com/news/2026/11/15/kangaroos-stand-tall-to-make-it-a-world-cup-four-peat/?ref=bushletter.com) Australia controlled large parts of the contest, reaching half-time at 24-6 through four first-half tries. Liam Martin struck in the second minute, before Jack Bostock finished a Bradman Best tap-on. Best then scored himself after a chase-down tackle on Jahrome Hughes, and Martin crashed over again from a Tom Dearden short ball to put Australia in full command.[\[3\]](https://rlwc2026.com/news/kangaroos-make-it-a-world-cup-four-peat/?ref=bushletter.com) Tom Trbojevic also crossed for Australia across the 80 minutes.[\[2\]](https://www.nrl.com/news/2026/11/15/kangaroos-stand-tall-to-make-it-a-world-cup-four-peat/?ref=bushletter.com) Casey McLean and Isaiah Papali'i scored for the Kiwis, with Papali'i's 66th-minute try cutting the margin to 28-12, before Bostock's second try sealed a 32-12 final scoreline.[\[4\]](https://www.nrl.com/draw/rugby-league-world-cup/2026/final/game-1/?ref=bushletter.com) ## What the coach said Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters had flagged Australia's approach ahead of the final. "We've been building with our performances throughout the tournament and we're in a World Cup Final," Walters said. "This is where you want to be playing at your best and everything in our preparation has focused on getting the best performance on the biggest stage."[\[7\]](https://www.nrl.com/news/2026/11/10/kangaroos-team-for-rugby-league-world-cup-2026-final/?ref=bushletter.com) The Kangaroos' win was their fourth consecutive men's World Cup title and their 13th men's crown overall, according to the International Rugby League.[\[2\]](https://www.nrl.com/news/2026/11/15/kangaroos-stand-tall-to-make-it-a-world-cup-four-peat/?ref=bushletter.com) Martin and Bostock finished as the leading try-scorers in the decider with two each.[\[2\]](https://www.nrl.com/news/2026/11/15/kangaroos-stand-tall-to-make-it-a-world-cup-four-peat/?ref=bushletter.com) KEY TAKEAWAYS 01Jaime Chapman's first-half hat-trick took her to 13 tournament tries and earned player-of-the-match honours. 02Australia holds four consecutive men's and women's World Cup titles, with the men's being their 13th overall. 03Liam Martin and Jack Bostock each scored two tries in the Kangaroos' 32-12 men's final win. 04A crowd of 52,461 attended the men's final at Suncorp Stadium, the largest of the double-header. 05Isaiah Papali'i cut the margin to 28-12 in the 66th minute before Bostock's second try sealed the result. SOURCES & CITATIONS 1. [International Rugby League, Rugby League World Cup](https://www.internationalrugbyleague.com/competitions/rugby-league-world-cup?ref=bushletter.com) 2. [NRL, Kangaroos stand tall to make it a World Cup four-peat](https://www.nrl.com/news/2026/11/15/kangaroos-stand-tall-to-make-it-a-world-cup-four-peat/?ref=bushletter.com) 3. [RLWC2026, Kangaroos make it a World Cup four-peat](https://rlwc2026.com/news/kangaroos-make-it-a-world-cup-four-peat/?ref=bushletter.com) 4. [NRL, Men's final match draw page](https://www.nrl.com/draw/rugby-league-world-cup/2026/final/game-1/?ref=bushletter.com) 5. [RLWC2026, Jillaroos v Ferns final report](https://rlwc2026.com/news/jillas-v-ferns-report/?ref=bushletter.com) 6. [NRL, Jaime dedicates World Cup triumph to generation next](https://www.nrl.com/news/2026/11/15/jaime-dedicates-world-cup-triumph-to-generation-next/?ref=bushletter.com) 7. [NRL, Kangaroos team for Rugby League World Cup 2026 final](https://www.nrl.com/news/2026/11/10/kangaroos-team-for-rugby-league-world-cup-2026-final/?ref=bushletter.com) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What was the score in the women's Rugby League World Cup final? Australia beat New Zealand 34-10 in the women's final at Suncorp Stadium on 15 November 2026. Who won player of the match in the women's final? Jillaroos winger Jaime Chapman won player of the match after scoring a first-half hat-trick, taking her tournament tally to 13 tries. What was the score in the men's Rugby League World Cup final? Australia beat New Zealand 32-12 in the men's final, with Liam Martin and Jack Bostock each scoring two tries. How many World Cup titles do Australia now hold? The Kangaroos have won four consecutive men's titles and 13 overall; the Jillaroos have won four consecutive women's titles.