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England beat France 82-0 to stay in World Cup semi-final hunt

England defeated France 82-0 in Perth on Saturday to keep their Rugby League World Cup semi-final hopes alive.

England crush France to remain in hunt for World Cup semi-final spot
File photo England crush France to remain in hunt for World Cup semi-final spot Photo: Sky Sports

England score fourteen tries

The match ended with a final score of 82-0 after England scored fourteen tries. Herbie Farnworth and Dom Young each scored three tries while Mikey Lewis added two from the bench. Hugo Savala kicked all twenty-six points for France, though he converted none of the French attempts.

France remain without a point

France failed to score any points throughout the entire game in Perth. England entered the contest needing a massive victory after Tonga and Samoa won their matches earlier. The result leaves England with one final pool match against Papua New Guinea on Friday.

2 outlets, different leads

  • Sky Sports

    England crush France to remain in hunt for World Cup semi-final spot

  • BBC News

    England thrash France to keep alive World Cup hopes

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