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England beat Papua New Guinea 34-12 but face World Cup exit threat

England beat Papua New Guinea 34-12 but face World Cup exit threat
World Sports · 17:17:34 - Saturday, 31 October 2026

England secured a 34-12 victory over Papua New Guinea in their Rugby League World Cup match on October 30, 2026, but face the prospect of a historic early exit from the tournament, according to reports.

The match saw a heated moment in the second half when England's Mikey Lewis and Papua New Guinea's Josh Feledy squared up to each other, highlighting the intensity of the encounter.

James Corrigan reported on the fixture, which leaves England's World Cup hopes hanging in the balance despite the win.

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