McDermott seeks fix as England fight to save their World Cup

England thumped by Tonga in World Cup opener

England were handed a Rugby League World Cup reality check after a 30-12 thumping by Tonga in their tournament opener.

SkySports | News · 17 Oct 2026, 15:47

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

Sport | The Guardian · 17 Oct 2026, 11:35

Red Roses’ four-year unbeaten streak ends in a thriller as Canada claim late win

WXV: Canada 24-21 England England suffer first defeat since 2022 Women’s Rugby World Cup final No, there is nothing wrong with whatever device you are reading this on. The 24-21 scoreline is correct. Yes, it finally happened. England have lost a rugby game after four years and 41

Sport | The Guardian · 17 Oct 2026, 01:36

Williams: England have a lot to work on

SkySports | News · 17 Oct 2026, 15:47

Brown scores stunner as England thrash World Cup debutants Wales

England beat Women;s Rugby League World Cup debutants Wales 70-6 in their Group A opening game in Perth, Australia.

feeds.bbci.co.uk · 17 Oct 2026, 14:30