ReportedPublished 30 October 2026 at 07:45

Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup Favourites England Hammer Wales as Star Man Scores 52 Points

England kicked off the defence of their wheelchair rugby league World Cup crown with a dominant win over Wales, with Halifax Panthers’ star Rob Hawkins scoring 11 tries in a 98-18 rout.

Original source: Serious about RL
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Clubs: Wales Halifax Panthers England
Topics: Internationals

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