# Poor England suffer another Australia humiliation

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/poor-england-suffer-another-australia-humiliation/
- Published: 2026-10-24T10:59:41+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-24T11:08:34+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/articles/c5y43x20y0wjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- Australia defeated England 78-0 in Perth.
- Jocelyn Kelleher scored 26 points for Australia.
- England’s qualification may depend on facing Samoa next Friday.

## Summary

Australia beat England 78-0 in their women’s Rugby League World Cup Group A match in Perth, exposing a gulf between the sides that appears undiminished since England’s 90-4 defeat in Las Vegas in March 2025. England were error-prone and passive, while the reigning champions extended their long record of dominance and strengthened their position in the group.

Australia led 36-0 at half-time and scored 14 tries; Jocelyn Kelleher, who was eligible for England, scored twice and kicked nine goals for 26 points. England also lost second-row Eva Hunter to an ankle injury, while Jasmin Strange was already unavailable with a serious knee injury. England’s qualification is expected to hinge on next Friday’s match against Samoa.

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