England defeats France 82-0 in Rugby World Cup match
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 9:13 AM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
England secured an 82-0 victory over France in Perth on October 24, keeping their hopes alive for the Men's Rugby League World Cup semi-finals. The team scored a total of 14 tries, with Herbie Farnworth and Dom Young each contributing three. Following a shaky start, England overcame initial nerves to dominate the match. They required a decisive win after their earlier loss to Tonga, and will need a similar performance against Papua New Guinea on Friday, while also relying on Tonga to defeat Samoa next week.
- •England scored 14 tries, with Farnworth and Young each netting three.
- •Final score was 82-0 in favor of England over France.
- •England aims for another victory against Papua New Guinea on October 27.
- •The team needs Samoa to lose to Tonga for semi-final qualification.
- •This match followed England's previous loss to Tonga by 30-12.
- 9:13 AMYahoo Sports — England crush France 82-0 to keep Rugby League World Cup hopes alive
- 9:10 AMYahoo Sports — England thrash France to keep alive World Cup hopes
- 8:45 AMBBC Sport — England thrash France to keep alive World Cup hopes
"England needed to rack up the points following last week’s damaging defeat to Tonga and hit 14 tries in a clinical display
"England beat France 82-0 to maintain their hopes of reaching the Men's Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.
"England beat France 82-0 to maintain their hopes of reaching the Men's Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsOct 24, 2026, 9:13 AMEngland crush France 82-0 to keep Rugby League World Cup hopes alive
England needed to rack up the points following last week’s damaging defeat to Tonga and hit 14 tries in a clinical display
- Yahoo SportsOct 24, 2026, 9:10 AMEngland thrash France to keep alive World Cup hopes
England beat France 82-0 to maintain their hopes of reaching the Men's Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.
- BBC SportOct 24, 2026, 8:45 AMEngland thrash France to keep alive World Cup hopes
England beat France 82-0 to maintain their hopes of reaching the Men's Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.
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