England Falls to Australia in Rugby League World Cup
The Australian Jillaroos dominated England in a 78-0 win, scoring 15 tries and keeping a clean sheet.
The Jillaroos dominated from the start, scoring 15 tries and keeping a clean sheet in the one-sided contest.
England's match was characterized by a lackluster opening stretch, where they were penalized for being offside from the start and struggled to build any forward motion.
The defeat leaves England's chances of reaching the semi-finals hanging in the balance, with their next match against Samoa set to be a crucial test.
Australia's victory was a statement win, showcasing their athleticism and skill as they continued their unbeaten run in the tournament.
Why it matters
This result highlights the significant gap in skill and athleticism between the Australian and English women's rugby league teams, and underscores the importance of England's next match against Samoa.
What's next
England will face Samoa in their final pool match, with the winner advancing to the semi-finals.
How the story unfolded
Read the original reporting
- BBC Sport – England thrashed 78-0 in World Cup defeat to Australia ↗
- Sky Sports – England suffer 15-try defeat against rampant Australia ↗
- The Guardian – Australia crush England in women’s Rugby League World Cup statement win ↗
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Frequently asked questions
What is the latest on Women's Rugby League World Cup?
The Australian Jillaroos dominated England in a 78-0 win, scoring 15 tries and keeping a clean sheet. Australia scored 15 tries in the match
When did the Women's Rugby League World Cup story break?
FlashFeed published this brief on October 25, 2026. The earliest report it draws on, from The Guardian, is dated October 24, 2026.
What should I know about Women's Rugby League World Cup?
England's women's team must regroup ahead of their next match against Samoa
Why should readers care about Women's Rugby League World Cup?
This result highlights the significant gap in skill and athleticism between the Australian and English women's rugby league teams, and underscores the importance of England's next match against Samoa.
What happens next with Women's Rugby League World Cup?
England will face Samoa in their final pool match, with the winner advancing to the semi-finals.
Which outlets reported on Women's Rugby League World Cup?
This brief is based on reporting from The Guardian, Sky Sports and BBC Sport. Links to their original stories are listed on this page.
How we made this brief: FlashFeed brings together facts reported by the outlets listed above and writes a fresh, short explanation with the help of AI. Every brief is checked so it does not copy the publishers' wording. The original reporting belongs to those outlets – please read their full stories.
