Australia cruise past Samoa in women’s Rugby League World Cup opener

Jillaroos defeat Fetu Samoa 40-0 in SydneyJocelyn Kelleher kicks six conversions on her debutThe Jillaroos’ World Cup defence began with a comprehensive 40-0 victory over Samoa at Commbank Stadium in Sydney, even if they eased off in the second half with just two tries after the break.Jocelyn Kelleher was assured by boot and hand on her debut at five-eighth, vindicating the decision by coach Jess Skinner to leave Ali Brigginshaw out of the squad and Jesse Southwell out of the matchday 18. Continue reading…

Jillaroos defeat Fetu Samoa 40-0 in Sydney as Jocelyn Kelleher kicks six conversions on her debut The Jillaroos’ World Cup defence began with a comprehensive 40-0 victory over Samoa at Commbank Stadium in Sydney, even if they eased off in the second half with just two tries after the break. Jocelyn Kelleher was assured by boot and hand on her debut at five-eighth, vindicating the decision by coach Jess Skinner to leave Ali Brigginshaw out of the squad and Jesse Southwell out of the matchday 18. Kelleher kicked six from seven conversion attempts, and had a hand in two tries, earning her the player of the match award.

She said her debut was “amazing” and the team is “having so much fun in camp, we’re training well together”. Kelleher’s comfort was aided by the Roosters’ NRLW premiership-winning connections running throughout the team. No 7 Tarryn Aiken played second receiver outside Kelleher, and the halves were supported by their clubmates Olivia Kernick at lock and Keely Nizza at bench hooker, as well as Millie Elliott in the