The ‘Difficult’ Memory Driving England Ahead of World Cup Opener Against Tonga

Rugby League World Cup 2026: England will relish underdog tag against Tonga

Captain George Williams says England will relish their "underdog" tag when they take on a powerful Tonga side in their World Cup opener in Perth on Saturday.

The ‘difficult’ memory driving England ahead of World Cup opener against Tonga

Captain George Williams is drawing on the painful memories of the 2022 semi-final loss to Samoa

England driven by memory of semi-final loss ahead of Tonga World Cup rematch

Captain George Williams described the 2022 defeat as the ‘most difficult’ of his career.

England driven by memory of semi-final loss ahead of Tonga World Cup opener

England captain George Williams is convinced his squad have learned the lessons of their heartbreaking 2022 semi-final defeat as they prepare for a potentially crucial opening game of the Rugby League World Cup against Tonga in Perth on Saturday. Williams was part of the side that were stunned by a [...] The post England driven by memory of semi-final loss ahead of Tonga World Cup opener first appeared on Rother Radio.

Tonga gets royal boost ahead of World Cup game of death

Tonga coach Kristian Woolf says having the nation's King watching their World Cup match against England will be a significant boost for the players.