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England Eliminated From Rugby League World Cup Following Tonga Victory

Published 2h ago · Latest report 42m ago · Match

Affects United Kingdom, Tonga, and Samoa · Covered in 2 countries

Earlier on this storyEngland edges Papua New Guinea but faces World Cup elimination1w ago

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England has been eliminated from the Rugby League World Cup for the first time before the semi-finals.

England's men's team has been knocked out of the Rugby League World Cup after Tonga defeated Samoa 20-18 in Sydney. Brian McDermott's side needed Tonga to win by at least 47 points to advance to the semi-finals on points difference. The outcome marks the first time in tournament history that neither England nor Great Britain has reached the final four.

The marginTonga's 20-18 win over Samoa fell far short of the 47-point victory margin England required to advance.

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Why it matters

England had previously defeated Papua New Guinea 34-12 in their final group match but failed to generate the massive points differential required to secure a semi-final spot. That left their qualification hopes dependent on an improbable blowout in the group match between Tonga and Samoa.

Timeline2

Oct 30England defeats Papua New Guinea 34-12 but remains reliant on other results to advance.
Nov 1Tonga defeats Samoa 20-18 in Sydney, eliminating England from the tournament on points difference.