Jillaroos' 124‑6 demolition leaves Wales wondering if they missed the train

In a record‑breaking 124‑6 victory at the Rugby League World Cup in Sydney, the Australian Jillaroos left Wales looking as if they missed their train.

The Jillaroos ran a marathon of points, piling on 124 while Wales managed only six, a margin that underlines the gulf between the sides.

Wales, who conceded 21 tries, seemed to be on the wrong platform as the scoreboard kept ticking up.

The result is the most lopsided score in Rugby League World Cup history, and the Jillaroos were described as "merciless" by observers.

As the final whistle blew, the Jillaroos celebrated their win, while the Welsh squad filed out, still searching for the train that would take them home.