Australia and England rout rivals in Women's Rugby League World Cup

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Australia thrashed England 78-0 in Perth on October 24, 2026, at the Women's Rugby League World Cup, continuing their dominant defense of the title, while England separately beat France 82-0 to keep their own tournament hopes alive. England now need results to go their way, including beating Papua New Guinea and Tonga defeating Samoa, to reach the semi-finals.

Sources:BBC Sport

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