Australia's Jillaroos have demonstrated their dominance in international women's rugby league by decisively defeating New Zealand 24-4 in the Pacific Cup final, avenging their loss to the Kiwi Ferns in last year's championship match. The Jillaroos faced significant pressure heading into this Pacific Championships, especially after their unexpected defeat to New Zealand in the 2023 final and some contentious selection decisions leading up to the tournament. However, they rose to the occasion, showcasing their strength and skill on the field to reclaim the title.

**New Zealand vs Australia: Women’s Rugby League Test – Live Updates** Stay tuned for updates from the highly anticipated Pacific Cup match between the Kiwi Ferns and the Jillaroos taking place in Christchurch. **6 minutes in:** The Kiwi Ferns showcase their skill with some impressive passing, bringing them close to scoring. A clever dribble kick from King creates confusion among the Jillaroos, leading to a miscommunication. After a couple of attempts, the Jillaroos manage to tap the ball over the back, but New Zealand earns another set of six tackles. King follows up with another kick that bounces off the uprights, but Brigginshaw is quick to recover for Australia. **4 minutes in:** The first penalty of the match goes to the Kiwi Ferns for holding down Teakaraanga-Katoa. Although the penalty is not in a dangerous position, the hosts opt for another set of six tackles. Broughton has been particularly active early on, indicating that the Kiwi Ferns have found their rhythm quickly. Stay with us for more updates as the match unfolds!