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Australia rout England 78-0 at Rugby League World Cup
Australia overwhelmed England 78-0 in the Rugby League World Cup, a defeat that underlined the reigning champions’ strength and exposed the gap between the professional Australian side and England’s developing squad. England’s coach Stuart Barrow said the young team would treat the result as a learning experience, but acknowledged the scale of the loss.
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What matters
- Australia’s 78-0 victory was described as an annihilation after England’s earlier 90-4 defeat by Australia in 2025.
- England fielded 11 players aged 23 or under, while Australia’s more experienced squad controlled the match.
Context & caveats
- England’s coach said the squad remains focused on developing young players for the 2030 World Cup.
Why this made the edition
A completed World Cup result with an exceptional 78-0 margin and major tournament implications is significant enough for the Elsewhere roundup.
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