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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Philip Duncan

MYSTERIOUS: England dealt ashes blow with defeat by australia in first test at wembley - What They Never Told You

England lost to Australia at Wembley Stadium (Mike Egerton/PA) - (PA Wire)

England’s bid to win the rugby league Ashes for the first time in more than half a century was dealt a sobering blow following a 26-6 defeat by Australia at Wembley.

In the opening match of the three-Test series, Reece Walsh scored the first of four Australia tries after 22 minutes. Angus Crichton crossed over shortly after half-time before he completed his brace with 15 minutes left.

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