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England's travel schedule like Steve Martin comedy - McDermott

England's travel schedule like Steve Martin comedy - McDermott
BBC News Thursday 22 October 2026, 12:48 UTC 1 min read
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England were left exhausted before the start of their Rugby League World Cup campaign because of a travel schedule straight out of Planes, Trains and Automobiles, head coach Brian McDermott says.

England were left exhausted before the start of their Rugby League World Cup campaign because of a travel schedule straight out of Planes, Trains and Automobiles, head coach Brian McDermott says.
England (LOCATION) Steve Martin (PERSON) Rugby League World Cup (ORG) Brian McDermott (PERSON)
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