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England beat Papua New Guinea but World Cup hopes in doubt

England beat Papua New Guinea but World Cup hopes in doubt
BBC Sport Friday 30 October 2026, 17:06 UTC 1 min read
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England beat Papua New Guinea 34-12 at the Rugby League World Cup in Wollongong, but look set to miss out on the semi-finals following their opening loss to Tonga.

England beat Papua New Guinea 34-12 at the Rugby League World Cup in Wollongong, but look set to miss out on the semi-finals following their opening loss to Tonga.
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