Jillaroos dominate Samoa in World Cup opener
The short version
- The Jillaroos won 40-0 against Fetu Samoa in the World Cup opener.
- Jocelyn Kelleher made her debut at five-eighth and kicked six conversions.
- The match took place at Commbank Stadium in Sydney.
- The Jillaroos eased off in the second half, scoring only two tries after the break.
- A small crowd at the venue prompted the team to call for greater fan support.
What we don’t know yet
- The exact attendance figure at the match is not provided.
- The full impact of the low turnout on future events is not known.
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First reported by ABC News (Australia) Live: Jillaroos begin home World Cup against Fetu Samoa
The Guardian Australia v Samoa: women’s Rugby League World Cup – live
All 4 articles
- ABC News (Australia), left-leaningJillaroos lived up to their end of the bargain, but fans need to follow
- The Guardian, left-leaningAustralia cruise past Samoa in women’s Rugby League World Cup opener
- The Guardian, left-leaningAustralia v Samoa: women’s Rugby League World Cup – live
- ABC News (Australia), left-leaningLive: Jillaroos begin home World Cup against Fetu Samoa