Abbi Church's four tries carried defending champions Australia past Fiji 30-14 and into the 2026 Women's World Cup final.
Fiji, competing at its first World Cup, surged to an 8-0 lead before Australia squared the score by halftime. The Jillaroos won despite completing at just 75 per cent.
Australia is pursuing a fourth consecutive title after beating New Zealand in the last three finals: 54-4 in 2022, 23-16 in 2017 and 22-12 in 2013.
New Zealand secured its seventh straight final appearance with a 32-0 defeat of Fetu Samoa at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday night.
Stacey Waaka scored a hat-trick, ran for 130 metres and was named player of the match. Leianne Tufuga made 156 metres, while Mele Hufanga scored and broke six tackles.
Forwards Shannon Mato made 12 runs for 125 metres, and Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa gained 96 metres and made 22 tackles.
The Kiwi Ferns last won the tournament in 2008, while Australia has claimed the past three crowns.
The teams meet at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, with kick-off at 4.10pm AEDT.