How England's rugby league bosses plan to avoid repeat of World Cup pain

BBC News Sunday 01 November 2026, 13:56 UTC 1 min read

Key Points

After England exit the Men's and Women's Rugby League World Cups at the group stage, the RFL announces plans design to prevent a repeat.

England (LOCATION) World Cup (EVENT) Women's Rugby League World Cups (ORG) RFL (ORG)

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