Summary Brett Morris and Jarryd Hayne enjoyed fruitful matches at Wrexham's Racecourse Ground.
WREXHAM WALES (AP) - Australia ended the United States incredible Rugby League World Cup journey in ruthless fashion on Saturday, running in 12 tries to sweep to a 62-0 victory and a spot in the semifinals.
Brett Morris and Jarryd Hayne enjoyed fruitful matches at Wrexham s Racecourse Ground with four tries apiece, with Australia scoring eight in a first half that finished 38-0.
Greg Inglis grabbed two tries, with Cameron Smith and Cooper Cronk also crossing. Johnathan Thurston kicked seven goals.
The U.S. has been the surprise package of the tournament with its run to the quarterfinals in its first World Cup, but was given a reality check in the team s biggest ever match.
New Zealand was the first team to reach the last four by beating Scotland 40-4 on Friday and will next play England or France, who met late Saturday in Wigan.
Australia will play the winner of Sunday s quarterfinal between Samoa and Fiji.
The only sour note for the Kangaroos was the sight of fullback Billy Slater being carried off with a potentially serious left knee injury just after halftime after being on the receiving end of a crunching tackle from Roman Hifo.
