England routs France 82-0 in Rugby League World Cup bid
England defeats France by a record margin to keep semi-final hopes alive in the tournament's group stage.
At a glance
- England beat France 82-0 in Rugby League World Cup group play
- Farnworth and Young each scored hat-tricks in the match
- England must win remaining games to reach semi-finals
- Only top two teams from the six-nation pool advance
England defeated France 82-0 in a Men's Rugby League World Cup group match, maintaining their chances of reaching the semi-finals. Herbie Farnworth and Dom Young each scored three tries in the victory.
England's hopes remain dependent on winning their remaining group games and results elsewhere. The team suffered a defeat to Tonga in their opening match, leaving them needing a strong finish in the six-nation pool to advance.
Why it matters
The 10-team tournament format means England's semi-final qualification depends on both their own results and outcomes of other group matches.
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