Abbi Church (left)Image source, Getty Images
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Abbi Church (left) scored a hat-trick against Fiji - she now has seven tries in four 2026 World Cup matches

ByEmma SmithBBC Sport journalist

Australia (8) 30

Tries: Church 4, Upton, Chapman Goals: Kelleher 3

Fiji (8) 14

Tries: Yaranamua, Paseka Goals: Yaranamua 3

Australia have reached their fifth successive Women's Rugby League World Cup final as they seek a fourth consecutive title - but they were made to work harder than anyone expected.