England stunned by Tonga in World Cup opener
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- England 's men fall to defeat in the Rugby League World Cup opener as Tonga take their chances in Perth.S1
- England were handed a Rugby League World Cup reality check after a 30-12 thumping by Tonga in their tournament opener.S2
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England stunned by Tonga in World Cup opener
England 's men fall to defeat in the Rugby League World Cup opener as Tonga take their chances in Perth.
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England thumped by Tonga in World Cup opener
England were handed a Rugby League World Cup reality check after a 30-12 thumping by Tonga in their tournament opener.
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Published Oct 17, 2026
What to know
- England 's men fall to defeat in the Rugby League World Cup opener as Tonga take their chances in Perth.S1
- England were handed a Rugby League World Cup reality check after a 30-12 thumping by Tonga in their tournament opener.S2
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