Jillaroos star Olivia Higgins reflects on the 40-0 World Cup opening win over Samoa and what Australia needs to improve on
The Run Home with Joel & FletchShow Notes
Jillaroos star Olivia Higgins joins Joel and Scope to review Australia's opening win over Samoa, discuss the team's performance and identify areas for improvement as they look to build momentum in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.
00:00 – The Jillaroos’ 40-0 win over Samoa to open their World Cup campaign
01:30 – Olivia Higgins’ journey into rugby league
02:30 – The class and quality of the Jillaroos’ spine
04:00 – What the Jillaroos need to improve on as the tournament progresses
06:00 – The most competitive match-ups of the World Cup
07:00 – Life outside of football
09:00 – The atmosphere in Newcastle during the Knights’ finals run
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