Rugby League-Australia women storm to third successive Rugby League World Cup title

Rugby League - Women's World Cup Final - Australia v New Zealand - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - November 19, 2022 Australia players celebrate with the trophy after winning the World Cup Action Images via Reuters/Ed Sykes

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Two tries apiece from Jessica Sergis, Isabelle Kelly and Kennedy Cherrington helped Australia to storm to a third successive Women's Rugby League World Cup title by thrashing New Zealand 54-4 in the final at Old Trafford on Saturday.

The Kiwis were on the back foot from the off after Sergis forced her way over for an early try, with the reigning champions crossing the line three more times in the first half, including twice from Kelly, to register a 20-0 lead at the break.