England stunned as Tonga tonking leaves Rugby League World Cup hopes in shreds

Pool B + C: England 12-30 Tonga England Women thump Wales 70-6 The Rugby League World Cup began with a sense of mission improbable for England, but after one game, it already represents something more like mission impossible. The talk pre-tournament from Brian McDermott had been

Pool B + C: England 12-30 Tonga England Women thump Wales 70-6 The Rugby League World Cup began with a sense of mission improbable for England, but after one game, it already represents something more like mission impossible. The talk pre-tournament from Brian McDermott had been about being different. Going against the grain of how the national team has played against the world’s best nations and falling short; having a creative spark that would be significant in crucial moments.

For all the talk of change, the most important thing of all ultimately remained the same in Perth on Saturday: the result. Continue reading...