Content overview: “Australia Smash Wales 132-0 in Record Rugby League World Cup Rout”. Defending champions Australia delivered a brutal statement at the Rugby League World Cup in Sydney, annihilating Wales 132-0 in the biggest winning margin in international rugby league history. The Jillaroos ran in 21 unanswered tries, surpassing the previous record of 106 points set by New Zealand The Jillaroos ran in 21 unanswered tries, surpassing the previous record of 106 points set by New Zealand against the Cook Islands in 2000.
Julia Robinson and Jaime Chapman each crossed for four tries, while Ali Brigginshaw contributed 20 points with the boot. The defeat is the heaviest ever suffered by a Welsh women's side and leaves them bottom of Group A with a points difference of -172 after two matches. For Australia, the performance cements their status as overwhelming favourites to retain the title, but the lopsided scoreline raises fresh questions about the gap between the sport's elite and emerging nations on the world stage. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.