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Australia defeats England in Women's Rugby League World Cup

Outlets agree that defending champions Australia earned a decisive win against England in Perth during their second Group A tournament match.

Reviewed by Emmanuel Nyame
Oct 24, 2026 · 3 sources · 1 min read
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At a glance

  • Australia beat England in a Women's Rugby League World Cup match in Perth.123
  • Australia played the contest as the tournament's defending champions.12
  • The game was England's second appearance in Group A of the competition.12

Australia earned a win against England in a Women's Rugby League World Cup match staged in Perth.123

The contest marked England's second fixture in Group A of the tournament.12

Australia entered the game holding the title of defending champions.12

Where sources agree

  • Australia defeated England in Perth3 of 3
  • The match was in the Women's Rugby League World Cup3 of 3
  • Australia entered as defending champions2 of 3
  • The game was England's second Group A match2 of 3

Who covered this

1 National2 International

Sources

  1. 1Yahoo SportsPoor England suffer another Australia humiliation ↗
  2. 2BBC SportPoor England suffer another Australia humiliation ↗
  3. 3The GuardianAustralia crush England in women’s Rugby League World Cup statement win ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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