Poor England suffer another Australia humiliation — SkimNews
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- Australia defeated England 78-0 in a Women's Rugby League World Cup Group A match, scoring 13 tries with Jocelyn Kelleher contributing two tries and nine goals
- England conceded a penalty just one second after kick-off due to offside, setting the tone for a passive and error-prone performance marked by poor tackling and body language
- Jocelyn Kelleher orchestrated much of Australia's dominance, showcasing precise kicking and playmaking, despite being eligible to play for England through parentage
- England failed to score for the second consecutive heavy defeat, repeating a pattern seen in the 90-4 loss in Las Vegas in March 2025, with only six squad members having prior experience from that match
- Australia led 36-0 at halftime and extended their try count rapidly after halftime, with Isabelle Kelly, Abbi Church (2), and Tarryn Aitken among the scorers
- England faces a must-win final group game against Samoa next Friday to keep qualification hopes alive, with injuries compounding their struggles
- Eva Hunter exited the match with an ankle injury in the first half, adding to England's woes following Jasmin Strange's serious knee injury sustained in training
Why it matters: England’s 78-0 loss to Australia—mirroring past thrashings—shows no progress despite claimed improvements, making their qualification dependent on a must-win game against Samoa. With key injuries and morale low, the margin for error has vanished.
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