England's men and women endured different types of disappointment at the Rugby League World Cup on Friday - and the inquests have already begun.

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.

North Wales Crusaders have secured a place in the Rugby Football League Championship for 2027 despite initially withdrawing their bid for a licence.

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.

England beat Papua New Guinea 34-12 at the Rugby League World Cup in Wollongong, but look set to miss out on the semi-finals following their opening loss to Tonga.

A Freedom Crichton Ropati hat-trick helps Samoa knock England out of the Women's Rugby League World Cup.

Defending champions England thrash Wales 98-18 in their opening Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup game in Australia.

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.