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England Rout France 82-0 in Rugby League World Cup

England revived their Rugby League World Cup semi-final hopes by dismantling France in an emphatic 82-0 shutout in Perth. Facing a massive points-difference deficit after Samoa defeated Papua New Guinea earlier in the day, Brian McDermott's team required a runaway victory. They responded by crossing the whitewash 14 times, recovering from a stubborn opening quarter to dominate the remainder of the contest. Herbie Farnworth registered a first-half hat-trick during a blistering 17-minute spell that produced six tries, sending England into the interval with a commanding 36-0 advantage. Dom Young also claimed a treble, while Mikey Lewis came off the interchange bench to cross twice. Full-back AJ Brimson earned player-of-the-match honours after creating three tries, recording five line breaks, and adding a late score of his own. Goal kicker Hugo Savala contributed 26 points by successfully converting 13 attempts. England must now secure another comprehensive victory against Papua New Guinea in Wollongong to keep their qualification bid alive. Their progression also hinges on the outcome of the pool finale between Tonga and Samoa, where England need Samoa to slip up.

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The essential points

  1. 01England overwhelmed France 82-0 in Perth, scoring 14 tries to keep their Rugby League World Cup semi-final hopes alive.
  2. 02Herbie Farnworth and Dom Young both recorded hat-tricks, while replacement Mikey Lewis crossed twice in the rout.
  3. 03Full-back AJ Brimson produced a dominant display with five line breaks, three assists, and a late try.
  4. 04England next face Papua New Guinea in Wollongong and require a favourable result when Tonga play Samoa.
The full brief

England revived their Rugby League World Cup semi-final hopes by dismantling France in an emphatic 82-0 shutout in Perth. Facing a massive points-difference deficit after Samoa defeated Papua New Guinea earlier in the day, Brian McDermott's team required a runaway victory. They responded by crossing the whitewash 14 times, recovering from a stubborn opening quarter to dominate the remainder of the contest.

Herbie Farnworth registered a first-half hat-trick during a blistering 17-minute spell that produced six tries, sending England into the interval with a commanding 36-0 advantage. Dom Young also claimed a treble, while Mikey Lewis came off the interchange bench to cross twice. Full-back AJ Brimson earned player-of-the-match honours after creating three tries, recording five line breaks, and adding a late score of his own. Goal kicker Hugo Savala contributed 26 points by successfully converting 13 attempts.

England must now secure another comprehensive victory against Papua New Guinea in Wollongong to keep their qualification bid alive. Their progression also hinges on the outcome of the pool finale between Tonga and Samoa, where England need Samoa to slip up.