Australia defeated Samoa 44-12 in Sydney to advance to the Men's Rugby League World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand. Reece Walsh scored a hat-trick as the Kangaroos punished Samoa's ill-discipline, running in eight tries. The win extends Australia's pursuit of a record 13th World Cup title.
Samoa expressed frustration over refereeing decisions during the match. The Australian women's team will also face New Zealand in their final next weekend.
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