Australia beat Fiji 36-22 to reach Rugby League World Cup semi-finals

Australia secured their place in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals with a hard-fought 36-22 victory over Fiji in a pulsating Group A match. The defending champions were pushed all the way by a spirited Fijian side, but ultimately their class and experience told as they pulled away in the second half. Josh Addo-Carr and Valentine Holmes were among the try scorers for the Kangaroos, while Fiji’s Semi Valemei and Maika Sivo also crossed the line. The win keeps Australia on course for a potential third consecutive World Cup title, and they will now face the winner of Group B in the semi-finals. Fiji, meanwhile, can take pride in their performances but will rue missed opportunities that could have made the contest even closer. The result also sets up an intriguing semi-final clash for Australia, with New Zealand also getting back on track with a win earlier in the day. The tournament is now reaching its business end, and Australia remain the team to beat.