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Carney: ‘England have it all to do to avoid Rugby League World Cup exit’

Brian Carney says England ‘have it all to do’ to reach Rugby League World Cup semi-finals and avoid historic group-stage exit.

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 6:47 PM
Carney: ‘England have it all to do to avoid Rugby League World Cup exit’
Key Things to Know
  • Brian Carney warned that England face an uphill battle to avoid a Rugby League World Cup group-stage exit.
  • England must defeat Papua New Guinea by a large margin on Friday to keep their qualification hopes alive.
  • England trail Samoa by 68 points on points difference and require Tonga to beat Samoa on Sunday.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sky Sports pundit Brian Carney warned that England face a difficult task to avoid a group-stage exit at the Rugby League World Cup. Following an opening 30-12 defeat against Tonga and an 82-0 victory over France, Brian McDermott's team must secure a heavy win against Papua New Guinea in Wollongong on Friday to maintain their semi-final qualification hopes.

England currently trail Samoa by 68 on points difference and need Tonga to defeat Samoa on Sunday to progress. Meanwhile, Carney also addressed the England Women's team following their 78-0 loss to Australia, arguing that domestic funding and structural improvements in the UK are necessary to bridge the gap with the Jillaroos.

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