Australia Advances to Rugby League World Cup Semis with Victory Over Fiji

Australia triumphed over Fiji with a score of 36-22 in a thrilling match, securing their spot in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals. The game took place in Brisbane, where Fiji initially led 16-12 after the first half.

The turning point came when a potential try for Fiji was disallowed for obstruction, allowing Australia to quickly respond with a try from Tom Trbojevic, who went on to score a hat-trick. Jacob Preston also contributed a try, while Semi Valemei completed his own hat-trick for Fiji.

Despite the win, Trbojevic acknowledged the need for improvement, particularly in their defensive play. Meanwhile, New Zealand bounced back from an earlier defeat by defeating the Cook Islands 82-16, with Jamayne Isaako setting a new points record for the Kiwis.