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England urged to hold nerve as Rugby League World Cup hopes hang by a thread

Brian McDermott urged his side to keep their nerve as they attempt to secure what would be a remarkable qualification for the semi-finals

The Guardian - UK · 4h ago

What do England need to avoid early exit from Rugby League World Cup?

Brian McDermott’s side could face an anxious wait after their final pool game

The Independent UK · Oct 26

England crush France by 82 points to keep Rugby League World Cup hopes alive

Herbie Farnworth and Dom Young grabbed hat-tricks as England’s men beat France 82-0 in Perth to maintain their slim hopes of earning a semi-final spot in the Rugby Leaguer World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24

Brian McDermott remaining positive after England loss in Rugby League World Cup

The defeat leaves England in a precarious position in the tournament

The Independent UK · Oct 17

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

England men’s prospects of reaching the knockout stages of the Rugby League World Cup are hanging by a thread already after a 30-12 loss to Tonga

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17

England’s Rugby League World Cup hopes already hang by a thread after brutal Tonga defeat

England 12-30 Tonga: Chances of reaching the semi-finals already look slim after a comprehensive defeat in the World Cup opener

The Independent UK · Oct 17

England suffer early blow to Rugby League World Cup hopes with loss to Tonga

Brian McDermott’s men were undone by the brilliance of Dolphins half-back Isaiya Katoa.

The Independent UK · Oct 17

England’s World Cup test against Tonga will show where power really lies in rugby league

England begin their tournament on Saturday with a must-win fixture in Perth that can inject some optimism into the European game

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16

The ‘difficult’ memory driving England ahead of Rugby League World Cup opener against Tonga

Captain George Williams is drawing on the painful memories of the 2022 semi-final loss to Samoa

The Independent UK · Oct 16

England take Phileas Fogg 'death route' to Perth

England were forced to take the "death route" to get to Australia, but coach Brian McDermott is confident it won't stop them making a World Cup impact.

AAP · Oct 15