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England's points chase against Papua New Guinea descends into an error-strewn 34-12 win that will almost certainly lead to their World Cup exit.
England exit the Women's Rugby League World Cup as Samoa beat them 24-6 in their Group A decider in Wollongong.
Rob Hawkins says England "were not playing to our standards" despite beginning their Wheelchair World Cup title defence with a commanding 98-18 win over Wales.
Defending champions England thrash Wales 98-18 in their opening Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup game in Australia.
After back-to-back heavy defeats to England and Samoa, Wales end their debut campaign against champions Australia.
England boss Brian McDermott has urged his players not to panic as they chase points against Papua New Guinea in Wollongong on Friday in a bid to keep alive their Rugby League World Cup hopes.
Finlay O'Neill thought his sporting days were over when his dislocated a knee at the age of 16. Now he is preparing to play a part in England's bid to retain the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup.
England thrash France 82-0 in Perth to keep their World Cup hopes alive but they still need to beat Papua New Guinea on Friday and require Tonga to defeat Samoa next Sunday to reach the semi-finals.
Australia score 15 tries as they thrash England 78-0 at the 2026 Women's Rugby League World Cup in Perth.
Samoa score 14 unaswered tries as they thrash Wales 76-0 to secure their first win in Pool A at the 2026 Women's Rugby League World Cup, whilst the result leaves Wales with two defeats from two.
Tonga put England's Rugby League World Cup campaign under jeopardy by beating them in their opening match at HBF Park.
England beat Women;s Rugby League World Cup debutants Wales 70-6 in their Group A opening game in Perth, Australia.
| Date | Home Team | Away Team |
|---|
| Date | Home Team | Away Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 26th Sep | Newcastle Thunder | Doncaster RLFC | 18-33 |
| Sat 12th Sep | Newcastle Thunder | Widnes Vikings | 34-16 |
| Pos | Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | London Broncos | 24 | 46 |
| 2 | Newcastle Thunder | 24 | 42 |
| 3 | Oldham RLFC | 24 | 42 |
| 4 | Doncaster RLFC | 24 | 38 |
| 5 | Widnes Vikings | 24 | 34 |
| 6 | Barrow Raiders | 24 | 34 |
| 7 | Sheffield Eagles | 24 | 32 |
| 8 | Midlands Hurricanes | 24 | 27 |
| 9 | Whitehaven RLFC | 24 | 23 |
| 10 | Batley Bulldogs | 24 | 22 |
| 11 | Dewsbury Rams | 24 | 16 |
| 12 | Salford RLFC | 24 | 16 |
| 13 | Hunslet RLFC | 24 | 16 |
| 14 | Goole Vikings | 24 | 16 |
| 15 | Rochdale Hornets | 24 | 16 |
| 16 | Keighley Cougars | 24 | 14 |
| 17 | Swinton Lions | 24 | 13 |
| 18 | Workington Town | 24 | 11 |
| 19 | Halifax Panthers | 24 | 4 |
| 20 | North Wales Crusaders | 24 | -6 |
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