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England suffers 30-12 loss to Tonga in Rugby League World Cup opener

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 12:16 PM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

England suffers 30-12 loss to Tonga in Rugby League World Cup opener
Summary

England faced Tonga in their opening match of the Rugby League World Cup in Perth on October 17, 2026. The team struggled throughout the game, resulting in a 30-12 defeat, significantly undermining their chances in the tournament. This loss marks a challenging start for England, which will need to regroup for their upcoming matches to remain competitive in their pool. Tonga's strong performance puts them in a favorable position moving forward in the competition.

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  • •Match occurred on October 17 in Perth.
  • •England lost to Tonga 30-12 in their opener.
  • •This defeat jeopardizes England's World Cup hopes.
  • •Tonga solidifies their position in the tournament.
  • •England will need to improve quickly for future matches.
Latest Updates
  • 12:33 PMESPN Rugby — England's stunned by Tonga in Rugby League WCup opener
  • 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — Tonga stuns England in Rugby League World Cup
What they're saying
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PERTH, Australia (AP) — Tonga pulled off a stunner at the Rugby League World Cup on Saturday by beating England 30-12.It was another shock result against a Pacific island nation for the English, who were beaten by Samoa in the semifinals on home soil in 2022.

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England's Rugby League World Cup hopes are hanging by a thread after a crushing 30-12 defeat by Tonga in their opening match of the competition in Perth.

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