LIVE: The Wallaroos are cruising away with a 52-0 lead over Samoa after 61 minutes in Salford.
The tournament got underway earlier today as hosts England took care of the USA easily.
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Now, the Australians are out for a perfect start against their Pacific neighbours just outside of Manchester.
Lock Kaitlan Leaney co-captains the side for the first time alongside flanker Emily Chancellor.
Meanwhile, ten players will make their World Cup debut, including 18-year-old Caitlyn Halse, who becomes the youngest Australian ever to play at the hallmark event.
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Wallaroos 52-0: Cecilia Smith continues her great game as she breaks the line and finds the winger.
Miller just can't find space, with the ball back inside to Piper Duck hitting the deck.
Wallaroos 52-0: Samoa have been in control but the second half has turned into a display of Australian dominance.
Emily Chancellor is amongst others that swim through the maul and shut it down.
Wallaroos 52-0: Samoa are rolling again as they continue to hunt for their first points.
They win a penalty right on the 22 and kick for the line, but again the Aussies force the error.
Wallaroos 52-0: Up comes the half century and it's Samoan heritage Cecilia Smith with the try.
Smith set up the try with a great carry earlier in the build-up, slamming it down under the posts.
Faitala Moleka, Sam Wood and Caitlyn Halse come off for Tia Hinds, Layne Morgan and Lori Cramer
Wallaroos 45-0: Brianna Hoy almost touches down on her return from injury but Samoa rally to hold her up.
It leads to a goal line dropout that Tabua Tuinakauvadra thumps over the 22.
Wallaroos 45-0: Caitlyn Halse has come up with an unreal try saver on the line as Samoa build pressure.
The fullback stops a certain try in the corner, but the pressure stays on after another penalty.
Eva Karpani produces the rip and steal as Australia hang on for now, making a full front-row substitution.
Wallaroos 45-0: Samoa is riding the energy from the crowd in the quest for their first points.
Ana Afuie again finds space but is brought down, with the play coming back for an advantage
Wallaroos 45-0: The crowd really lifting behind the Samoans as they hunt for their first points after a nice line break from Ana Afuie.
The bench is rallying the crowd as they get the penalty five metres out, but it's overturned for a dangerous cleanout, who are not happy.
Wallaroos 45-0: The wingers combine as Desiree Miller crosses for her third try of the half.
Maya Stewart makes the break and offloads to her fellow winger, who races clear for the five pointer
Wallaroos 38-0: Samoa are trying to find some momentum as they return to their full allotment.
The crowd is doing their best to lift them but there's no stopping the Aussies so far.
Wallaroos 38-0: One way traffic for the Aussies as Cecilia Smith breaks the line.
This creates a massive overlap and Desiree Miller burns her defender for the try.
Wallaroos 33-0: Eva Karpani adds to Australia's lead as things go from bad to worse for Samoa.
It's their fifth try of the game as the prop powers over from close.
Samoa's Ana Mamea goes to the bin for several penalties on Australia's line
Wallaroos 26-0: The crowd has turned right behind Samoa here with a bunch of neutrals in attendance.
They're cheering every half break and big hit as they try and will them back in the game against an onslaught of Australian attack.
Wallaroos 26-0: Co-captain Emily Chancellor gets in on the fun, with the Aussies relentless.
Maya Stewart makes the initial break and with several penalty advantages, Chancellor is the one to find the chalk for their fourth try.
Wallaroos 19-0: What a World Cup debut for the 18-year-old as Caitlyn Halse goes over for a lovely try.
It's a great head fake and flat ball from Faitala Moleka to put her through the gap, carrying two defenders for the try.
Wallaroos 12-0: The Wallaroos fast start continues as Desiree Miller eases over the line.
Another penalty advantage provides the chance for Australia to spin the ball out wide, with fullback Caitlyn Halse, who could've scored herself, throwing the final pass to Miller.
Wallaroos 7-0: The Samoans are trying to work their way back into the game with their power but the Aussies are on early.
Two powerful carries get them over the advantage line, but it ends in a Wallaroos lineout 22 metres out.
Wallaroos 7-0: The Wallaroos are off to a flyer with Katalina Amosa via the rolling maul.
The Wallaroos' maul is dominant early on, first drawing the penalty before the hooker powers over.
Faitala Moleka gets the game underway as the Australians kick the ball deep to Samoa.
They make an early mistake as the ball goes out on the full after being brought back inside the 22.
Tries: Amosa, Miller 3, Halse, Chancellor, Karpani, Smith
Cons: Wood 6/8
The anthems are done as both teams prepare for the kickoff.
The Australians full of energy as they belt out Advance Australia Fair while the Samoans respond in kind.
Faitala Moleka to kick off for the Aussies.
The Wallaroos go into the sheds right in front of their friends, family and fans as a big cheer goes up for the Aussies.
The Samoans follow them down the tunnel shortly afterwards arm in arm as they join together in chant.
The standing section at both ends of the ground is starting to fill up as fans trickle in.
An interesting tidbit to follow along for this match, with Maya Stewart on the verge of history.
Stewart sits on 80 points, one behind Lori Cramer for the all-time point-scoring record for Australia.
The winger has 20 tries to her name, going on a magical run in 2024 to break the record set by Tricia Brown.
Both teams have enter the playing arena as they go through their warm-ups.
The Australians are towards the left of the ground, going through their paces with coach Jo Yapp a keen observer in the middle.
Both teams will line up with the same 23 they named during the week.
The Wallaroos coaches are on the field setting up as the crowd starts to filter into the ground.
Welcome to Rugby.com.au's coverage of the Wallaroos' opening Rugby World Cup match against Samoa in Salford.
The crowd is starting to build with a tinge of gold amongst the Scottish and Welsh fans in for the double-header.
Conditions are overcast but little chance of rain, setting up for expansive Rugby.
There's plenty of energy in nearby Manchester with the Man City-Tottenham game also on at the same time as the Pride Parade.
AUSTRALIA (1-15): Faliki Pohiva, Katalina Amosa, Eva Karpani, Kaitlan Leaney (co-c), Michaela Leonard, Piper Duck, Emily Chancellor, Tabua Tuinakauvadra, Samantha Wood, Faitala Moleka, Desiree Miller, Cecilia Smith, Georgina Friedrichs, Maya Stewart, Caitlyn Halse
Replacements: Adiana Talakai, Bri Hoy, Bridie O'Gorman, Ashley Fernandez, Ashley Marsters, Layne Morgan, Tia Hinds, Lori Cramer
SAMOA (1-15): Ana Mamea, Avau Filimaua, Glory Aiono, Ana-Lise Sio, Demielle Onesemo-Tuilaepa, Sinead Ryder, Sui Pauaraisa (c), Utumalama Atonio, Ana Afuie, Harmony Vatau, Drenna Falaniko, Fa'asua Makisi, Keilamarita Pouri-Lane, Lutia Col Aumua, Karla Wright-Akeli
Replacements: Lulu Leuta, Denise Aiolupotea, Tori Iosefo, Jayjay Taylor, Madisen-Jade Jamie Iva, Christabelle Onosemo-Tuilaepa, Melina Grace Salale, Faalua Tugaga
Referee: Lauren Jenner (FIR)
Assistant Referees: Precious Pazani (ZIM) & Amelia Luciano (USAR)
TMO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)
FPRO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU)
The Wallaroos' clash with Samoa will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and the Nine Network.
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 8:30 pm (AEST) with kickoff expected at 9:00 pm.
The game will also be shown on free-to-air television on 9Gem, with coverage beginning at 8:30 pm
