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England thrash France to keep alive World Cup hopes

England thrash France to keep alive World Cup hopes

Summary

England defeated France 82-0 in a Rugby League World Cup match to keep their hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive. England needs to win their next game and rely on Tonga to beat Samoa to advance.

Key Facts

  • England won against France with a score of 82-0.
  • Herbie Farnworth scored three tries, the first hat-trick for England since 2022.
  • Dom Young also scored three tries in the match.
  • England needed a big win after losing to Tonga 30-12 in their first game.
  • England must beat Papua New Guinea next to stay in the competition.
  • England hopes Tonga will beat Samoa to improve their chances of reaching the semi-finals.
  • Hugo Savala scored 26 points with 13 successful goal kicks out of 14 attempts.
  • England made six errors early in the game but dominated overall.
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