Stuart Barrow insists England remain positive of reaching the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals, despite being 'blown away' in a 78-0 drubbing by Australia.
England kept alive their faint hopes of reaching the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals with an 82-0 trouncing of France.
England head coach Brian McDermott has branded the format of the Rugby League World Cup as "harsh" with his side up against it to progress.
England coach Brian McDermott hailed his side's attitude after they kept their Rugby League World Cup semi-final hopes alive with an 82-0 demolition of France.
England kept their slim Rugby League World Cup hopes alive with victory over France, but what do Brian McDermott’s side still need to reach the semi-finals?
England hooker Brad O'Neill says his side will resist the urge to go for broke when they face France in their second Rugby League World Cup match in Perth on Saturday.
Latest scores and results from the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea playing host to the men's, women's and wheelchair tournaments.
England head coach Brian McDermott has made one change to his 19-man squad for Saturday's Rugby League World Cup match against France.
It was a week of highs and lows for England men and women in the Rugby League World Cup, with England women's massive 70-4 win over Wales women being followed by a tough 30-12 loss for England against Tonga.
England head coach Brian McDermott made a marked point that his side would be trying to find a "point of difference" in this World Cup through a new playing style.
England were handed a Rugby League World Cup reality check after a 30-12 thumping by Tonga in their tournament opener.
If there is one position that highlights the growth of the women's game in England, it is the competition for the half-back spot at the Rugby League World Cup.
Mikey Lewis has been left out of England's squad for their Rugby League World Cup opener against Tonga, while Jack Welsby has been named on the bench by head coach Brian McDermott.
England's Harry Smith knows his side head into the Rugby League World Cup as underdogs, but that is doing little to dampen their belief. England are in Australia with one goal; to win the tournament.
England have turned to a number of heritage players for this Rugby League World Cup, but for Max King, it is a dream that he has been manifesting for a long time.
Leeds Rhinos' star man Jake Connor has been left out of England's 23-player squad for the upcoming Rugby League World Cup.
England Women head coach Stuart Barrow has named his 23-player squad for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.
England head coach Brian McDermott has confirmed George Williams will be his captain at next month's Rugby League World Cup.
England head coach Brian McDermott has added Leigh Leopards centre Umyla Hanley and Sydney Roosters halfback Hugo Savala to his performance squad ahead of the Rugby League World Cup this autumn.
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