The World Cup final seemed to have all the makings of a classic but New Zealand missed the memo and they failed to fire at Lang Park in Brisbane.

We want your take on how each of the Kiwis performed against the Kangaroos. Stuff sports reporters

Kiwis save their worst for last as a poor performance is punished by Australia in the Rugby League World Cup final. Mat Kermeen

Australia's victory in the women's World Cup was rarely threatened all tournament and its thumping win over New Zealand was yet another version of the same tale.

Follow live coverage of the World Cup final at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Andrew Voerman

A dominant first-half performance and a Jaime Chapman hat-trick has fired the Jillaroos to a 34-10 victory over New Zealand in the Rugby League World Cup final.

We want your take on how each of the Kiwi Ferns performed against Australia’s Jillaroos in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup final. Stuff sports reporters

Australia have now won the last four world titles – and 12 of their last 13 matches against New Zealand. Andrew Voerman

Follow all the live action from the Rugby League World Cup final between the Kiwi Ferns and the Australian Jillaroos. Mat Kermeen

The Jillaroos and Kangaroos take on their New Zealand rivals in the women's and men's Rugby League World Cup finals. Follow live.