England secures chaotic win over Papua New Guinea in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 11:17 AM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
England achieved a 34-12 victory against Papua New Guinea, but their hopes of advancing in the World Cup look slim. Despite starting strong with four early tries, England struggled with errors, finishing with a 57% completion rate and committing 21 turnovers. Papua New Guinea capitalized on England's mistakes, scoring two tries to make the game competitive. England can only advance to the semi-finals if Tonga defeats Samoa by more than 46 points, making that outcome unlikely. Head coach Brian McDermott is under pressure after this inconsistent performance, following a previous massive win against France.
- •England defeats Papua New Guinea 34-12 on October 30, 2026.
- •England led 22-0 but struggled with possession throughout.
- •England needs Tonga to heavily defeat Samoa to advance.
- •Head coach Brian McDermott faces pressure after mixed results.
- •England committed 21 errors in the match.
- 11:17 AMYahoo Sports — England edge towards World Cup exit despite PNG win
"England edge towards a World Cup exit after their points chase against Papua New Guinea descends into a chaotic and error-strewn 34-12 victory that will almost certainly prove insufficient.
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