Australia and Zambia set for cup final showdown after wins in semi-finals at Guildford

Australia and Zambia will play in the 2025 International Defence Rugby Competition Challenge Cup final after stunning wins in the semi-finals at Guildford.

The Aussies dispatched the Tongan team by a sizeable margin as Stella Tijou scored five tries in a 98-12 win.

Later in the afternoon, the Zambian team booked their place in the final with a 67-5 victory over the Vodafone LooseHeadz.

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That match was disrupted multiple times due to thunder and lightning and ended early due to the concerns.

Zambia and Australia will battle for the Challenge Cup trophy on Tuesday in Newbury.