World Cup Format Branded ‘Harsh’ as England Prepare for France Showdown

World Cup format branded ‘harsh’ as England prepare for France showdown

Brian McDermott brands World Cup format ‘harsh’ as England prepare for France

England must avoid tripping up against France to boost World Cup hopes

After defeat to Tonga in their opening match, England must win both their remaining group games to keep their hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive

Rugby League World Cup 2026: England 'not Thinking About Points Difference' Before France Game, Says Brad O'Neill

An opening 30-12 defeat to Tonga has left their hopes of reaching the semi-finals hanging by a thread, with points difference looking increasingly like the only way to progress. But head coach Brian McDermott has named an unchanged 19-man matchday squad, a sign that he does not plan radical changes against a France team smarting […]