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England beat USA 134-0 to reach World Cup semi-finals
England beat the United States 134-0 to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup. Captain Mason Billington said the performance showed progress after England’s opening win over Wales, and the team will face either France or Australia in the last four.
England scored 23 tries, with Luis Domingos, Chris Haynes and Billington each scoring four. Player of the match Finlay O’Neill recorded 38 points, including two tries and 15 conversions. Ireland also qualified from Pool A by beating Wales 68-28, while France defeated New Zealand 120-10 and Australia beat Scotland 104-24.
In short
- England reached the semi-finals with a 134-0 win over the USA.
- Luis Domingos, Chris Haynes and Mason Billington scored four tries each.
- France or Australia will be England’s semi-final opponents.
Explained simply
Wheelchair rugby league is a team sport in which players use specialised wheelchairs to carry, pass and ground the ball. It follows rugby league’s aim of scoring tries, with teams competing in a set number of matches before the knock-out rounds.
The World Cup brings together national teams, including England, the United States, France and Australia. England’s captain is Mason Billington, while players such as Luis Domingos, Chris Haynes and Finlay O’Neill are among the squad’s leading scorers.
Results in the pool stage determine which teams advance to the semi-finals. The tournament gives teams a chance to compete for the world title and helps show how wheelchair rugby league is developing internationally.