Australia crush England 78-0 in Women's RLWC — SkimNews
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- Australia thrashed England 78-0 in Perth, scoring 15 tries and keeping a clean sheet to stay on course for a fourth successive Women's Rugby League World Cup title.
- England shipped seven first-half tries and failed to capitalize on a disallowed Anna Davies try, compounding errors in a one-sided defeat that left them reliant on a win over Samoa to advance.
- Jillaroos dominated from the start, with Tamika Upton, Jocelyn Kelleher, and Tarryn Aiken combining effectively, while Kelleher and Upton set up multiple scores including a standout effort by Abbi Church.
- Stuart Barrow acknowledged the heavy loss was demoralizing but emphasized his team's resilience, noting they 'competed more on plays' despite fatigue and relentless Australian pressure.
- England must now beat Samoa in Wollongong on Friday to reach the semi-finals, with Barrow calling the match 'elimination football' and stressing the urgency of recovery from the defeat.
Why it matters: England’s World Cup survival hinges on a single game against Samoa after the 78-0 loss to Australia, where defensive lapses and fatigue under sustained pressure exposed their limitations. A win would advance them, but the scale of the defeat raises questions about readiness for elite opposition.
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