Wales hit by Australia century in World Cup record defeat

Wales women concede 21 tries in Sydney as defending Rugby League World Cup champions Australia rewrite the international record books. Jaime Chapman scored a first-half hat-trick for Australia against Wales Tries: Kernick, Chapman 6, Church 2, Southwell, Sergis 4, Apps, Paki, Joseph 2, Upton 2, Nizza Goals: Southwell 20 Rampant Australia racked up the biggest score in international history as they hammered Wales in a Rugby League World Cup mismatch. The Jillaroos, hunting a fourth successive title, ran in 21 tries in a predictably lopsided contest in Sydney. The half-time score of 60-0 was the biggest of any World Cup match – men's or women's – and the Australians kept their foot down to win 124-6.

Wing Jaime Chapman's sixth try in the last minute ensured they beat Denmark men's biggest international score of 122-8 against Sweden in 2012. The 118-point victory margin is the largest in any women's match, although France men retain their record win set in 2003 with a 120-0 rout of Serbia. Yet there were wild Wales celebrations when, at 100-0 down, they became the first side to score against the Jillaroos in the tournament through Paige Travis. Listen to live commentary on every men's match, and key women's matches – with coverage on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and