Key Highlights England defeated Australia 86-18 in the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup semifinal. Rob Hawkins scored five tries for England. England advanced to the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup final. England Reach Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup Final England secured a place in the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup final with a commanding 86-18 ...
Key Highlights: Jones is making her debut as a referee at a major international tournament during the Women’s World Cup, having already overseen three key fixtures. Her officiating duties have included England’s 70-6 win against Wales, which featured several of her former international teammates, as well as two matches involving France. After being prohibited from ...
Key Highlights: England’s Men’s Rugby League World Cup elimination occurred exactly one year after Australia sealed an Ashes series victory at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium. Head coach McDermott, who took charge in April following Shaun Wane’s January departure, aims to remain at the helm through the 2030 World Cup despite receiving no mid-season fixtures or ...
Key Highlights: England secured a 34-12 victory over Papua New Guinea during their Rugby League World Cup fixture in Wollongong. Despite the commanding win, England face likely elimination before the semi-final stage of the tournament. The squad’s precarious tournament position follows an opening-round defeat against Tonga. England Secure Decisive Victory Over Papua New Guinea in ...
Key Highlights Freedom Crichton Ropati delivered a standout hat-trick performance for Samoa. Samoa successfully eliminated England from the Women’s Rugby League World Cup. The victory marks a decisive milestone in international women’s rugby league competition. Samoa Secures Major Women’s Rugby League World Cup Victory Over England In a dramatic encounter on the international stage, Samoa ...
Key Highlights: England head coach Brian McDermott faced an uphill battle preparing for the World Cup after taking over in April following Shaun Wane’s departure. A grueling 48-hour journey to Perth severely disrupted England’s pre-tournament training, reducing four planned field sessions to just two before their opening loss to Tonga. Despite the setback, McDermott believes ...
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 ...