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England stunned as Tonga tonking leaves Rugby League World Cup hopes in shreds

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Published 17 Oct 2026, 12:35 BST1 min read

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England men’s prospects of reaching the knockout stages of the Rugby League World Cup are hanging by a thread already after a 30-12 loss to Tonga

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