The Wrap: World Cup Women's Round 3

Fiji and Samoa reach Rugby League World Cup semi-finals for the first time after impressive group stage performances.

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Fiji and Samoa have created history by qualifying for the IRL Rugby League World Cup semi-finals for the first time after a record-breaking end to the group phase of the tournament. 

Fetu Samoa booked their place in the knockout phase with a 24-6 victory over England in Wollongong on Friday night. 

Frank Pritchard's side largely controlled the contest from the opening whistle, Freedom Crichton Ropati scoring a first half hat-trick as her side jumped out to a 12-0 lead. 

England threatened to mount a comeback when Evie Cousins scored early in the second half but a late Fanua Rimoni try secured the victory for Samoa. 

The focus then shifted to the Gold Coast on Saturday, with Fiji claiming a commanding 54-6 victory over France to secure a semi-final berth. 

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