England thrash France in Rugby League World Cup match
The short version
- England beat France 82-0 in a Rugby League World Cup match.
- Herbie Farnworth and Dom Young each scored three tries in the match.
- The result kept England's hopes alive for reaching the World Cup semi-finals.
- The group stage format is shortened and controversial, with only one defeat allowed.
- England will know next weekend whether the win is enough to advance.
What we don’t know yet
- Which teams will advance from Pool B and C?
- What is the exact structure of the remaining tournament?
- How many points are needed to qualify for the semi-finals?
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First reported by BBC News England thrash France to keep alive World Cup hopes
The Guardian England crush France by 82 points to keep Rugby League World Cup hopes alive
The Telegraph England hammer France to keep Rugby League World Cup hopes alive
All 4 articles
- The Telegraph, right-leaningEngland hammer France to keep Rugby League World Cup hopes alive
- The Telegraph, right-leaningEngland hammer France to keep Rugby League World Cup hopes alive
- The Guardian, left-leaningEngland crush France by 82 points to keep Rugby League World Cup hopes alive
- BBC News, centreEngland thrash France to keep alive World Cup hopes