By Megan Armitage at the LNER Community Stadium

Julia Robinson's try proved decisive as Australia earned a dramatic 10-8 victory over New Zealand to seal top spot in Group B.

Robinson was joined on the scoreboard by Tarryn Aiken as the Jillaroos set up a semi-final against Papua New Guinea, captain Ali Brigginshaw's boot adding the crucial extra two points.

Apii Nicholls and Autumn-Rain Stephens-Daly crossed for New Zealand, who now face a repeat of their 2017 semi-final against England.

READ MORE: Jillaroos clash with Kiwi Ferns was 'women's rugby league at its best'

In the first helping of the Group B-ending double header, Cook Islands ensured they finished on a high with a 26-18 win over France.

READ MORE: Cook Islands hold off France to claim first win

Here's the tale of the ties in pictures...

Mya Hill-Moana leads the New Zealand haka pre-match (Getty Images for Rugby League World Cup)

Australia celebrate their opening try against New Zealand, scored by Tarryn Aiken (Getty Images for Rugby League World Cup)

New Zealand's Mele Hufanga in full flow against the Jillaroos (Getty Images for Rugby League World Cup)

Caitlin Robinson leads the charge towards try-scorer Julia Robinson as Australia re-take the lead (Getty Images for Rugby League World Cup)

Emma Tonegato of Australia and Page McGregor of New Zealand embrace after a hard-fought match (Getty Images for Rugby League World Cup)

Cook Islands perform the Maori Ura prior to kick-off against France (Getty Images for Rugby League World Cup)

Alekermay Tuaana crosses for Cook Islands (Getty Images for Rugby League World Cup)

Cristina Song-Puche rides a last-ditch tackle to dot down for France (Getty Images for Rugby League World Cup)

Mackenzie Wiki goes over in the corner to stretch Cook Islands' advantage (Getty Images for Rugby League World Cup)

Elianna Walton celebrates with her Cazoo Player of the Match award (Getty Images for Rugby League World Cup)