ReportedPublished 20 September 2026 at 15:15

Rugby League World Cup Selection on the Line as Brian Mcdermott Stresses Play-off Performances

England head coach Brian McDermott has made no secret of the fact that the pressure cooker of finals football will dictate who makes his 23-man squad for the upcoming World Cup. With the initial elimination round now in the books, the intensity of post-season rugby league has …

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