Live: Kiwi Ferns v Fetu Samoa - Rugby League World Cup women's semifinal

The Kiwi Ferns take on Fetu Samoa in the first women's semifinal of the Rugby League World Cup at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle.

New Zealand topped their group with wins over Fiji, France and Papua New Guina, while Samoa's only blemish was against Australia.

Kickoff is at 7.45pm.

Follow all the action in our live blog below:

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Squad lists

Kiwi Ferns: 1. Apii Nicholls, 2. Leianne Tufuga, 3. Mele Hufanga, 4. Stacey Waaka, 5. Mackenzie Wiki, 6. Chantay Kiria-Ratu, 7. Raecene McGregor, 8. Alexis Tauaneai, 9. Georgia Hale, 10. Otesa Pule, 11. Shaniece Monschau, 12. Kaiyah Atai, 13. Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa

Interchange: 14. Ashleigh Quinlan, 15. Annessa Biddle, 16. Shannon Mato, 17. Ivana Lauitiiti

Reserves: 18. Brooke Anderson, 19. Brianna Clark, 20. Zahara Temara, 21. Abigail Roache, 22. Tenika Willison

Fetu Samoa: 1. Destiny Mino-Sinapati, 2. Mercedez Taulelei-Siala, 3. Monica Tagoai, 4. Tyra Ekepati, 5. Freedom Crichton Ropati, 6. Evania Isaako, 7. Pauline Piliae-Rasabale, 8. Annetta Nuuausala, 9. Mary-Jane Taito, 10. Laikha Clarke, 11. Leilani Wilson, 12. Ivana Lolesio, 13. Fanua Rimoni

Interchange: 14. Tavarna Papalii, 15. Christabelle Onesemo-Tuilaepa, 16. Jasmine Fogavini, 17. Christian Pio

Reserves: 18. Jaydika Tafua, 19. Anastasia Leatupue, 20. Evelyn Roberts, 21. Jetaya Faifua, 22. Amanii Misa