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Trbojevic Hat-Trick Helps Australia Beat Fiji 36–22 in Brisbane

Updated: 26 October 2026 at 3:21 am AEDT Tom Trbojevic scored three second-half tries as Australia came from behind to beat Fiji 36–22 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Sunday night, 25 October, securing a place in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals. The NRL’s match report confirmed the result in front of 41,108 spectators. The lead changed four times, with Australia taking a narrow 12–10 advantage into half-time before Fiji moved back ahead shortly after the restart. Semi Valemei also finished with a hat-trick for the Bati. His second try put Fiji in front early in the second half, but Australia responded through Trbojevic before a Sam Walker penalty goal restored the hosts’ lead. James Tedesco helped create Australia’s comeback, with the Guardian reporting that he finished with three try assists. Trbojevic’s third try gave the Kangaroos breathing room, and Jacob Preston added his first international try to seal the win. Australia next face the Cook Islands in Townsville on Satu...