Summary

  • Australia set new record for their biggest ever Women's Rugby World Cup win

  • Wallaroos run in 11 tries to start their Pool A campaign in style at Salford Community Stadium

  • Desiree Miller scores hat-trick as Australia run in seven first-half tries

  • Scotland face Wales in second match of Salford double-header (14:45 KO)

  • Tournament favourites England thrashed USA 69-7 in Friday's opening game

Live Reporting

Emma Smith

  1. Australia 59-0 Samoa

    Jamie Lyall
    BBC rugby commentator

    Samoa crave a try, they need a try!

  2. Australia 59-0 Samoa

    A loose Lori Cramer pass is intercepted by Samoa!

    And Australia concede a penalty. Another half-chance for the underdogs.

  3. Australia 59-0 Samoa

    If Australia score once more in the final 11 minutes, they will set a new national record for margin of victory at a Women's World Cup.

    That is supposing Samoa don't score themselves.

    Celia SmithGetty Images
  4. converted try

    Converted try - Australia 59-0 Samoa

    Adiana Talakai (66 mins)

    But the records are still possible!

    The ninth try of the day is scored by replacement forward Adiana Talakai after Australia win their own line-out and inevitably roll over the line. Samoa have had no answer to the Australian maul today.

    Lori Cramer converts her first kick of the day.

    Lori Cramerget

  5. Australia 52-0 Samoa

    This second half has been much more evenly matched - Australia are in the Samoan 22 for the first time in quite a while.

    Their records for tries and margin of victory, which seemed inevitable to fall today, are now a little further from reach.

    MaulReuters

  6. Australia 52-0 Samoa

    From an Australian perspective, they have been slick at times in attack but have given away a fair few penalties today.

    England and USA will be watching with great interest.

  7. Australia 52-0 Samoa

    Abby Gustaitis
    Former USA Sevens captain on BBC iPlayer

    Samoa seem to be steam rolling down the pitch. They had a clean pick and a messy offload.

  8. Australia 52-0 Samoa

    Quite remarkably, Samoa have had 53% possession today.

    They have dominated the ball in this second half, but errors and strong Australian defending have prevented them doing anything with it.

    Tori IosefoReuters

  9. Australia 52-0 Samoa

    Abby Gustaitis
    Former USA Sevens captain on BBC iPlayer

    I would love to see Samoa play quickly. We saw in the first half they had some success but they are reluctantly choosing these set plays.

  10. Australia 52-0 Samoa

    It has been a tough day for Samoa, but they have not shirked the challenge.

    Their final group game is against USA in York on 6 September. They may eye that one as a game where they can really achieve something.

  11. Australia 52-0 Samoa

    Layne Morgan's first action in this game is to concede a penalty for going in off her feet.

    An inauspicious start.

  12. Australia 52-0 Samoa

    Samoa again within metres of the Australian line... knock on under pressure.

    Australia have defended well today.

  13. Australia 52-0 Samoa

    Following her sixth successful conversion of the day, Sammy Wood is replaced at scrum half by Layne Morgan.

    A good performance by Wood, she kicked well.

    Sammy WoodGetty Images

  14. 'Only a matter of time'

    Abby Gustaitis
    Former USA Sevens captain on BBC iPlayer

    It was only a matter of time before Australia broke through. The lines and the change in direction from Cecilia Smith brought happiness to her teammates.

  15. Australia 52-0 Samoa

    The commentators mention that Cecilia Smith is one of 11 siblings.

    That's a busy family Christmas.

  16. converted try

    Converted try - Australia 52-0 Samoa

    Cecilia Smith (52 mins)

    They shan't be denied.

    Australia keep applying the numbers in the Samoan five, and eventually it is centre Cecilia Smith - who has Samoan parents - who drives over.

    That's the half-century up, with another two points added by Sammy Wood.

    Cecilia SmithGetty Images

  17. Australia 45-0 Samoa

    Now Australia apply the pressure again - but Samoa stand strong.

    The ball is held up above the line and it is a goal-line drop-out for the team in blue. The crowd roar their approval.

  18. Australia 45-0 Samoa

    Another attempted move through the backs for Samoa falls apart due to poor handling.

    Their effort deserves a try, but the quality is lacking.

  19. A few chances but 'zero points'

    Australia 45-0 Samoa

    Abby Gustaitis
    Former USA Sevens captain on BBC iPlayer

    We have seen Samoa have a few chances in the second-half but they have zero points to show for it. They are staying in the fight and this is what we need to see from them across the board.

  20. Watch: Miller scores hat-trick as Australia dominate Samoa

    Australia 45-0 Samoa

    The sevens star and former Disneyland dancer has been the standout player so far...

    Miller scores hat-trick as Australia dominate Samoa in first half