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.
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