Australia’s women retained the Rugby League World Cup with a 23-16 victory over New Zealand in the final.
Isabelle Kelly scored twice for the Jillaroos, with Caitlin Moran and Elianna Walton adding further tries for the hosts in Brisbane on Saturday.
Honey Hireme had crossed twice for New Zealand, who trailed 12-10 at the break, before Raecene McGregor scored late in the second half.
But Moran added a drop goal to put the final beyond the Kiwis’ reach.
Australia completed a World Cup double, with the men’s side beating England 6-0 in the final later in the day.
