England beat Papua New Guinea but World Cup hopes in doubt — SkimNews
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- England beat Papua New Guinea 34-12 at the Rugby League World Cup in Wollongong.
- Tonga handed England an opening loss that left the team looking set to miss the semi-finals despite England’s subsequent 34-12 win over Papua New Guinea.
Why it matters: England’s 34-12 victory over Papua New Guinea in Wollongong did not alter the tournament position created by their opening loss to Tonga. The semi-finals remain in doubt despite a clear on-field success, making the Tonga result more consequential for England’s campaign than the win over Papua New Guinea.
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