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England stunned by Tonga in World Cup opener

England stunned by Tonga in World Cup opener
BBC Sport Saturday 17 October 2026, 11:04 UTC 1 min read
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England 's men fall to defeat in the Rugby League World Cup opener as Tonga take their chances in Perth.

England 's men fall to defeat in the Rugby League World Cup opener as Tonga take their chances in Perth.
England (LOCATION) Tonga (LOCATION) World Cup (EVENT) the Rugby League World Cup (ORG) Perth (LOCATION)
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