England secures third Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup title
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 11:40 AM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
England won the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup for a record third time, defeating France 50-38 in the final held in Wollongong, Australia, on November 13. The match showcased England's strong performance, highlighted by Joe Coyd, who scored four tries, and Jack Brown, who added three. Despite a close contest where France posed significant challenges, England maintained control through effective responses to their opponent's scoring. The victory adds to England's historical significance as the first nation to achieve this milestone in wheelchair rugby league.
- •England scored 50 points, with tries from Coyd and Brown leading the offense.
- •France struggled despite scoring 38 points, with three tries from Denuwelaere.
- •The match was played at the Wollongong Entertainment Centre.
- •Tom Coyd and Jack Brown were instrumental in England's victory.
- •The final marked England's third World Cup title in this format.
- 11:40 AMBBC Sport — England beat France to become back-to-back world champions
- 11:10 AMBBC Sport — England win Wheelchair World Cup for third time
- 10:53 AMYahoo Sports — England win Wheelchair World Cup for third time
"England become world champions for the third time after beating France 50-38 in the wheelchair Rugby League World Cup final in Australia.
"England win the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup for a record third time - beating France 50-38 in the final in Wollongong, Australia.
"England win the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup for a record third time - beating France 50-38 in the final in Wollongong, Australia.
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External links- BBC SportNov 13, 2026, 11:40 AMEngland beat France to become back-to-back world champions
England become world champions for the third time after beating France 50-38 in the wheelchair Rugby League World Cup final in Australia.
- BBC SportNov 13, 2026, 11:10 AMEngland win Wheelchair World Cup for third time
England win the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup for a record third time - beating France 50-38 in the final in Wollongong, Australia.
- Yahoo SportsNov 13, 2026, 10:53 AMEngland win Wheelchair World Cup for third time
England win the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup for a record third time - beating France 50-38 in the final in Wollongong, Australia.
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