The Wrap: World Cup Women's Semi-Finals

The stage is set for an epic Women's World Cup Final after defending champions Australia and their arch-rivals New Zealand won through to the decider with contrasting semi-final victories.

The Kiwi Ferns were first to book their spot thanks to a Stacey Waaka hat-trick in their 32-0 win over Fetu Samoa at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday night.

Waaka also ran for 130 metres in a player of the match display while winger Leianne Tufuga ran for 156 metres and centre Mele Hufanga had six tackle breaks and a try.

Up front it was experienced prop Shannon Mato (12 runs for 125m) and Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa (96 run metres and 22 tackles) laying the foundation for a victory that sends the Kiwi Ferns into their seventh consecutive World Cup Final.

The last time the Ferns took the crown was 2008 in Brisbane, while their opponents Australia have claimed the past three World Cups.

Come Sunday night and the Jillaroos were pushed all the way by a brave Bulikula outfit before coming away with a 30-14 victory.

Playing at their first ever World Cup, the Bulikula were full of intensity in the opening exchanges and led 8-0 before the world champions fought back to make it 8-8 at the break.

Four tries from player of the match Abbi Church proved the difference in the end as Australia got the job done despite completing at just 75 per cent.

The Jillaroos are chasing a fourth consecutive World Cup after taking down the Kiwi Ferns in the past three finals - 54-4 at Old Trafford in 2022, 23-16 at Suncorp Stadium in 2017 and 22-12 at Headingley in 2013.

The two best sides in the world square off at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday with kick-off at 4.10pm AEDT.

New Zealand v Samoa, Saturday 5.45pm AEDT at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle