ReportedPublished 22 October 2026 at 10:46

England’s Rugby League World Cup Hopes Could Be Doomed – with the Help of an Englishman

MAY sound like he is straight out of Halifax and he may not be able to speak the language – but try telling Amir Bourouh he is not French. The former Wigan, Salford and Hull FC hooker – who has just signed for Catalans – will face his homeland in Saturday morning’s World Cup...

Original source: The Sun
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Clubs: Catalans Dragons Halifax Panthers England Wigan Warriors Hull FC Salford Red Devils
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