Abbi Church powers Australia to win over spirited Fiji as hosts reach Women’s Rugby League World Cup final

Church scored four tries as Australia came from behind to defeat an inspired Fiji Bulikula and book a place in the final Church scores four tries as Australia beat Fiji Bulikula 30-14 Jillaroos will face New Zealand in the final next weekend The Jillaroos survived an almighty scare from Fiji in the World Cup semi-final, securing a place in the tournament decider against New Zealand at Lang Park next week despite a stunning resistance from the brilliant Bulikula. Driven by the exquisite, unpredictable playmaker Luisa Yaranamua – 23 and yet to play an NRLW match – and supported by powerful, committed teammates, Fiji led for much of the first half and were level with the Jillaroos at half-time.

It took a quadruple from Australian winger Abbi Church – including a spectacular put-down from a Tarryn Aiken kick and a late runaway – in a more composed second half performance from the Jillaroos to settle the contest. Yet they go into next week’s final with an injury