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Australia's latest World Cup smash-up helps nobody

ABC News (AU)

Published 1 Nov 2026, 6:53 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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Australia ran up the biggest win in women's international rugby league history with its World Cup victory over Wales but it was the kind of result that served little purpose other than stuffing the stats sheet.

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