Australia set up fifth straight final vs New Zealand after overcoming Fiji

Defending champions Australia set up a fifth consecutive Women's Rugby League World Cup final against New Zealand after coming from behind to beat a spirited Fiji in Sydney.

Tries: Church (25,40,51,67), Upton (29), Chapman (44) Conversions: Kelleher (42,46,67)

Tries: Yaranamua (16), Paseka (62) Conversions: Yaranamua (17,64) Penalties: Yaranamua (12)

Australia vs Fiji Women Women's World Cup 6:45am Sunday 8th November

The Jillaroos, who have beaten New Zealand in the last three finals since they were thumped 34-0 by the the Kiwi Ferns in the 2008 showpiece in Brisbane, won 30-14 against Fiji as Abbi Church notched four tries.

Fiji opened up a shock 8-0 lead as Luisa Yaranamua followed a penalty by scoring a try that she also converted, leaving the home side trailing for the first time in the tournament, but Australia made it 8-8 by the break and then dominated the second half.

Australia had won all three of their group games, scoring 242 points and conceding just six, but this was a real test.

Source: Sky Sports