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England overcome strong Ireland challenge

ENGLAND 68 IRELAND 32 IAN GOLDEN, WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong, Friday IRELAND shocked England for nearly half an hour, but in the end, the World…

By Ian Golden · Total Rugby League

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 8:38 AM

Key Things to Know

England defeated Ireland 68-32 after overcoming an early deficit to finish top of their group.
Ireland took an early 20-4 lead before England scored 58 unanswered points.
Joe Coyd scored four tries and Rob Hawkins scored a hat-trick for England.

The Story in 60 Seconds

England recovered from an early deficit to defeat Ireland 68-32 at the WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong, securing top spot in their group. Ireland took an early shock lead through tries from Peter Johnston, Toby Burton-Carter, and Oran Spain, but England responded by scoring 58 unanswered points across both halves.

Joe Coyd scored four tries, Rob Hawkins completed a hat-trick, Lewis King and Mason Billington each scored twice, and Jack Brown added another for England. Nathan Collins kicked nine goals to seal the victory despite late Irish consolation tries from Joe Calcott and Jack Mangan.

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