England aims to secure RL World Cup semi-final berth against Papua New Guinea
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
England's men's rugby league team is gearing up for their final group match against Papua New Guinea. Despite being favored to win, England is viewed as an underdog to advance from the combined Groups B and C to the semi-finals. The team seeks to harness its underdog spirit in this critical showdown. The match's outcome will significantly influence their chances of reaching the knockout stage of the tournament.
- •England faces Papua New Guinea in its final group game.
- •England is favored to win but seen as an underdog overall.
- •The match will impact progression from Groups B and C.
- •England aims to leverage underdog spirit for success.
- 6:00 AMSky Sports — How England’s underdog spirit can fuel RL World Cup semi-final hopes
"England’s men find themselves in an unusual position: they are favourites to beat Papua New Guinea in their final group game, but underdogs to emerge from the combined Groups B and C and reach the semi-finals
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