In Pictures: Australia and New Zealand make women's final

Jillaroos cruised past Papua New Guinea first up before New Zealand reigned victorious over England to set up the final battle.

14 Nov 2022

In Pictures: Australia and New Zealand make women's final

Jillaroos cruised past Papua New Guinea first up before New Zealand reigned victorious over England to set up the final battle.

By Megan Armitage at LNER Community Stadium

Emma Tonegato's terrific hat-trick of tries and assists helped Australia ease past the Orchids as the defending champions ran out convincing 82-0 winners in York.

Australia will play for a third straight title at Old Trafford on Saturday after running in 15 scores in total.

New Zealand will join them in Manchester after Mele Hufanga's storming performance saw the Kiwi Ferns run into their sixth straight final with a 20-6 victory over hosts England.

Raecene McGregor gave the three-time champions a lead at the break but further tries from Otesa Pule and Brianna Clark put the game beyond doubt.

Here are the best photos from a misty Monday night in York.

Isabelle Kelly had plenty of joy on the left edge for Australia, scoring a first-half hat-trick. Getty Images

Shenae Ciesiolka dives over as the Jillaroos ran riot against Papua New Guinea in their semi-final. Getty Images

Try-scorers Evania Pelite and Isabelle Kelly embrace. Getty Images

Mele Hufanga escapes England's clutches and powers over the line for New Zealand's first try of the game. Getty Images

Otesa Pule slides over to secure a victory and World Cup final spot for New Zealand. Getty Images

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