Australia crush England in women’s Rugby League World Cup statement win

Pool A: Jillaroos 78-0 EnglandAustralia run in 15-tries-to-none in one-sided contest at HBF ParkThe Jillaroos sent a reminder to English rugby league that it is losing touch with the best in the world with a 78-0 hammering in Perth. The 15-tries-to-none victory confirmed the gulf in athleticism and skill between the two hemispheres, and reminded fans the rugby league universe now orbits the Pacific.The one-sided result showed last year’s 90-4 embarrassment in Las Vegas was no outlier, and England’s women’s team must urgently refocus in time for next week’s showdown with Samoa if they hope to reach the semi-finals. Continue reading…

The Jillaroos defeat England 78-0 as the reigning champions run in 15-tries-to-none in a one-sided contest at HBF Park in Perth Australia run in 15-tries-to-none in one-sided contest at HBF Park The Jillaroos sent a reminder to English rugby league that it is losing touch with the best in the world with a 78-0 hammering in Perth. The 15-tries-to-none victory confirmed the gulf in athleticism and skill between the two hemispheres, and reminded fans the rugby league universe now orbits the Pacific.

The one-sided result showed last year’s 90-4 embarrassment in Las Vegas was no outlier, and England’s women’s team must urgently refocus in time for next week’s showdown with Samoa if they hope to reach the semi-finals. England had not beaten the Jillaroos in four previous meetings, and they made it hard for themselves with a dismal opening five minutes. They were offside from the kick-off, putting them on the back foot immediately.