New Delhi, Nov. 15 -- Australia won a fourth consecutive Women's Rugby League World Cup with a 34-10 victory over New Zealand at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium on November 15, powered by Jaime Chapman's first-half hat-trick.

The Jillaroos scored all their points before half-time, building a 34-6 lead that proved decisive despite a scoreless second half. Chapman was named player of the match after taking her tournament tally to 13 tries, NRL.com reported.

Chapman's hat-trick sets up the victory

Chapman and Shaylee Bent crossed inside the opening six minutes as Australia quickly took control. By a drinks break midway through the first half in Brisbane's heat, the Jillaroos led 24-0.

Chapman's finishing ranged from an acrobatic dive into the...