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England defeat France 82 to zero in Rugby League World Cup

England beat France 82 to zero in Perth to keep their Men's Rugby League World Cup semi-final hopes alive following an earlier defeat by Tonga.

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England defeated France 82 to zero in their Men's Rugby League World Cup match in Perth, BBC News and ABC News Australia reported. The win was needed to keep England's hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive after they lost 30 to 12 against Tonga in their opening fixture. [1][3]

Hervey Farnworth and Dom Young scored three tries each for England, BBC News reported. Jack Welsby, George Williams, Victor Radley, Matty Ashton, Mikey Lewis, Jayden Nikorima, and Kobe Hetherington also scored, while Jamie Savala kicked 13 goals. [1]

The result followed an opening loss that left England needing to make up points difference in group play, BBC Sport reported. England player Matty Ashton had noted before the match that the squad needed to balance chasing points with maintaining discipline. [1][2]

England will next play Papua New Guinea in Wollongong on Friday, BBC News reported. They must win that match and rely on Tonga defeating Samoa to advance to the semi-finals. [1]

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In short

  • England beat France 82 to zero in Perth.
  • Hervey Farnworth and Dom Young each scored three tries for England.
  • England lost their opening tournament match 30 to 12 against Tonga.
  • England play Papua New Guinea in Wollongong in their next fixture.

Sources

Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.

  1. [1]England thrash France to keep alive World Cup hopesBBC News, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
  2. [2]England balancing points chase and discipline at World CupBBC Sport, 20h ago
  3. [3]Live: Jillaroos to face England as World Cup demolitions continueABC News Australia, 2h ago
  4. [4]How to watch England vs France: FREE live streams, TV channels and kick-off time for Rugby League World Cup 2026TechRadar, 6h ago
  5. [5]In the wreckage of World Cup blowouts, hope is where you find itABC News Australia, 14h ago
  6. [6]Rugby League World Cup 2026: England 'not thinking about points difference' before France game, says Brad O'NeillSky Sports, 3h ago
  7. [7]Rugby League World Cup 2026: England 'not thinking about points difference' before France game, says Brad O'NeillSky Sports, 3h ago
  8. [8]Live: England v France — Rugby League World Cup matchStuff, 4h ago
  9. [9]England crush France by 82 points to keep Rugby League World Cup hopes aliveThe Guardian, 1h ago
  10. [10]What channel is England v France Rugby League World Cup 2026 match on? Kick-off time, TV details and live streamRadio Times, 1d ago

Background

  1. [11]England on Grokipedia

Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 11 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.

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