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England Thrash France 82-0 to Keep Rugby League World Cup Hopes Alive

England scored 13 tries and moved within reach of the semifinals, with George Williams adding 26 points from the tee.

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Justifying their tag as red-hot favourites, England ran in 14 tries in the Perth sunshine. After being stunned 30-12 by Tonga in their tournament opener, England produced a much-needed big margin of victory. Only two of the six nations across Pools B and C from the 10-team tournament progress to the final four. It was England's first victory under coach Brian McDermott, who has preached a free-wheeling style of play. England next face a do-or-d…

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Eight days after the defeat against Samoa (78-4), the French team fell off again, this Saturday in Perth, for its second game of the World Cup from rugby to XIII. Battus 82-0 by England, the Blues have...

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BBC News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
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