England’s men exit Rugby League World Cup despite Tonga’s gripping win over Samoa

The Guardian Sport Sunday 01 November 2026, 11:05 UTC By Guardian sport 1 min read

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Tonga defeat Samoa 20-18 in SydneyEngland exit tournament on points differenceEngland’s men have been eliminated from the Rugby League World Cup on points difference after Tonga’s 20-18 victory over Samoa. Brian McDermott’s side required Tonga to beat Samoa by 47 points or more to progress and it means it is the first time in history that England or Great Britain will not be in the last four.

Tonga defeat Samoa 20-18 in Sydney
England exit tournament on points difference

England’s men have been eliminated from the Rugby League World Cup on points difference after Tonga’s 20-18 victory over Samoa.

Brian McDermott’s side required Tonga to beat Samoa by 47 points or more to progress and it means it is the first time in history that England or Great Britain will not be in the last four.

England (LOCATION) exit Rugby League World Cup (ORG) Tonga (LOCATION) Samoa (LOCATION) SydneyEngland (ORG) the Rugby League World Cup (ORG) Brian McDermott’s (PERSON) Great Britain (LOCATION)

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England’s men exit Rugby League World Cup despite Tonga’s gripping win over Samoa

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