ReportedPublished 19 October 2026 at 11:45

What Did We Learn from England in the First Round of Rlwc 2026?

It was a week of highs and lows for England men and women in the Rugby League World Cup, with England women's massive 70-4 win over Wales women being followed by a tough 30-12 loss for England against Tonga.

Original source: Sky Sports
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Clubs: Wales England Tonga
Topics: Women's Rugby League Internationals

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