Sariah Paki chases rare three-peat as Jillaroos face Kiwi Ferns
Sariah Paki chases another three-peat as Australia's Jillaroos face New Zealand in Sunday's World Cup final.
The 25-year-old started 2026 by winning the World Series title with Australia's rugby sevens team. She then joined Sydney Roosters and helped them to an undefeated NRLW season and championship.
Now she can complete another three-peat by winning the rugby league World Cup. In 2022, Paki won the Commonwealth Games, World Series and World Cup in sevens.
She called this year "a long journey" that mirrors that achievement. The Jillaroos will need to contain New Zealand's Stacey Waaka, who scored nine tries and won the Golden Boot.
Jillaroos captain Isabelle Kelly will play her 25th Test in the final.
- 25
- Paki's age
- 25th against New Zealand
- Kelly's career Tests
- Nine in World Cup
- Waaka's tries
- Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
- Final venue
Why it mattersPaki's rare cross-code success and her pursuit of another three-peat shows the highest level of athlete can master multiple forms of rugby.
AustraliaAn Australian World Cup win would cement Paki's legacy in rugby league and give the Jillaroos their first women's World Cup title.
