Tonga defeats England 30-12, threatens historic World Cup semifinal streak
Tonga defeated England 30-12 Saturday in Perth, putting the English on the brink of World Cup elimination. Coach Kristian Woolf praised his team's "outstanding" defence after the Mate Ma'a controlled the match. England has never failed to reach the Rugby League World Cup semifinals, but the loss jeopardizes that streak.
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Published 17 Oct 2026, 22:25 UTC · Updated 17 Oct 2026, 22:30 UTC
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