# Kiwi Ferns reach seventh straight World Cup final

> New Zealand beats Fetu Samoa 32-0 in the women's Rugby League World Cup semifinal to secure another appearance in the decider.
- Title: Kiwi Ferns reach seventh straight World Cup final · Abc
- Summary: New Zealand beats Fetu Samoa 32-0 in the women's Rugby League World Cup semifinal to secure another appearance in the decider.
- Keywords: breaking, kiwi ferns, new zealand rugby league, fetu samoa, women's rugby league world cup, stacey waaka, semifinal, Abc
- Source: Abc — https://abc.net.au/news/2026-11-07/new-zealand-defeat-fetu-samoa-rugby-league-world-cup-semi/107359678
- Published: 2026-11-07T08:16:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, kiwi ferns, new zealand rugby league, fetu samoa, women's rugby league world cup, stacey waaka, semifinal, news, politics
## New Zealand beats Samoa in semifinal
The Kiwi Ferns defeated Fetu Samoa 32-0 in the women's Rugby League World Cup semifinal on November 7, 2026, to advance to the final.
## Waaka scores three tries in victory
Flyer Stacey Waaka scored three tries to guide New Zealand to the semifinal triumph and secure the team's seventh consecutive World Cup final appearance.
## Ferns await Australia or Fiji in final
New Zealand will face either Australia or Fiji in the final. The second semifinal between those two teams takes place in Sydney on Sunday.
## Key takeaway

New Zealand advanced to its seventh consecutive women's Rugby League World Cup final by defeating Fetu Samoa 32-0 in the semifinal.