Poor England suffer another Australia humiliation

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.