Key Highlights: England secured an emphatic 82-0 victory over France in Perth to keep their Rugby League World Cup semi-final aspirations alive. Despite the commanding win, England face a strict qualification path and must defeat Papua New Guinea this coming Friday. England’s progression to the knockout stages also hinges on external results, requiring Tonga to ...
Key Highlights England head coach Barrow fielded 11 players aged 23 or under against Australia, focusing on long-term development looking toward the 2030 World Cup. Australia, coached by Jess Skinner, fielded an experienced squad with an average age near 28, featuring only two players under 25 years old. England’s roster included just three NRLW players ...
Key Highlights England faced an uphill battle in the Rugby League World Cup following a unique and unbalanced pool structure introduced to cut costs. Head coach McDermott praised his squad’s measured performance in Perth, emphasizing that England executed their plan knowing a high-margin victory was critical. The revised 10-team tournament format combined Pools B and ...
Key Highlights Tonga secured a statement victory over England in their opening match of the Rugby League World Cup. The high-stakes international fixture was staged at HBF Park. The defeat leaves England’s Rugby League World Cup campaign in early jeopardy as group-stage pressure mounts. Tonga Stuns England in High-Stakes Opening Clash Tonga delivered a major ...
Key Highlights: Head coach McDermott experienced a losing start in his first match leading England, falling to Tonga after stepping into the role vacated by Shaun Wane. Tonga earned their first-ever victory over England in seven encounters, capitalizing on an English side that suffered from minimal preparation and had not played since November 2025. Following ...