New Zealand women reach Rugby League World Cup final with 32-0 win over Samoa

New Zealand's women's rugby league team secured a 32-0 victory against Samoa to reach the Rugby League World Cup final, according to reports from Yahoo Sports and BBC Sport.

This marks the Kiwi Ferns' seventh consecutive appearance in the final. They previously won the first three finals between 2000 and 2008 but have lost the last three, including a heavy defeat to Australia four years ago.

The team overcame challenging weather conditions at Newcastle's McDonald Jones Stadium in New South Wales during the match, demonstrating strong defense and capitalizing on Samoa's errors.

Key players included Mackenzie Wiki, who scored a try early in the game, and Stacey Waaka, a dual-code international who also scored tries. New Zealand's disciplined play limited Samoa's scoring opportunities.

Looking ahead, New Zealand is set to face either Australia or debutants Fiji in the final, with Australia considered a significant challenge based on past encounters.