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Samoa eliminates England in Women's Rugby League World Cup clash

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 8:43 AM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Samoa eliminates England in Women's Rugby League World Cup clash
Summary

England exited the Women’s Rugby League World Cup after losing 24-6 to Samoa in Wollongong. Samoa built a strong lead with Freedom Crichton Ropati scoring a first-half hat-trick. Mercedez Taulelei-Siala added to the tally early in the second half, while Evie Cousins scored England's only try. This defeat follows a prior loss to Australia and leaves England finishing third in Group A. Samoa now advances to the semi-finals where they will likely face New Zealand on November 7.

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By the Numbers
  • •England lost 24-6 to Samoa in the Women's Rugby League World Cup.
  • •Freedom Crichton Ropati scored a hat-trick for Samoa.
  • •Evie Cousins scored the only try for England.
  • •England finishes third in Group A with two points.
  • •Samoa will face the winners of Group A in the semi-finals on November 7.
Latest Updates
  • 8:43 AMYahoo Sports — Spirited England exit World Cup after Samoa loss
  • 8:43 AMBBC Sport — Spirited England exit World Cup after Samoa loss
  • 8:20 AMSky Sports — England crash out of World Cup as Ropati leads Samoa to victory
What they're saying
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England exit the Women's Rugby League World Cup as Samoa beat them 24-6 in their Group A decider in Wollongong.

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England exit the Women's Rugby League World Cup as Samoa beat them 24-6 in their Group A decider in Wollongong.

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England have crashed out of the Women’s Rugby League World Cup after a 24-6 defeat to Samoa in Wollongong.

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