Australia's dual-international powerhouse Sariah Paki has her sights set on another personal three-peat of title wins, similar to what she achieved in rugby union in 2022.
The former rugby sevens star has been a smash hit since her code switch this year and the forward will come off the bench against New Zealand in the women's World Cup final at Suncorp Stadium.
The 25-year-old started the year with a World Series title win with the Australia rugby sevens side, before joining the Sydney Roosters and shining in their undefeated season that culminated in an NRLW title.
Paki said before Jillaroos training on Saturday that this year had vibes like her incredible 2022 feats with Australia in sevens.
"It meant a lot that year because we did a three-peat to win the Commonwealth Games, the World Series and topped it off with the World Cup," she said.
"This feels pretty similar this time around. It has been a long journey, but I have loved every step of it. To win a World Cup would top my year."
She joined the Tricolours to "try something new" and has thrived in rugby league.
Paki said she enjoyed the big games and "immersed herself" in the pressure.
The challenge for her has been staying switched on for 70 minutes compared to the 14 minutes of rugby sevens.
The Jillaroos are wary of New Zealand's recently crowned women's Golden Boot winner Stacey Waaka, who will play in the centres for the Kiwi Ferns on Sunday in Brisbane after scoring nine tries in the World Cup so far.
Waaka was a rugby sevens star for NZ and her class is well known to Paki, who backed Jillaroos captain Isabelle Kelly to mark her well.
"Stacey is an amazing player and I have versed her in many games over in sevens," she said.
"We know how we are going to play each other and I will definitely tip Izzy up about that. Those two will go well against each other and Izzy will definitely mark her up."
Paki said she had thrived at the Roosters and now Jillaroos under the tutelage of Kelly, who will play her 25th Test against NZ.
The World Cup final has special meaning to Paki, who has Maori heritage and was in the sights of the Ferns.
She said it was "really nice" for both nations to come knocking.
"I would have qualified for New Zealand as well and it was a really difficult decision with my family from New Zealand," she said.
"I knew I wanted to play with great players like Tamika Upton and Isabelle Kelly. I feel like I made the right decision to come to the Jillaroos."
