Set up to fail? Where England's World Cup campaign went wrong
England's men's and women's teams suffered different disappointments at the Rugby League World Cup on Friday, and the inquests have already begun.
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England coach McDermott urges calm as team chases points against Papua New Guinea to keep World Cup hopes alive
England boss Brian McDermott has urged his players not to panic as they chase points against Papua New Guinea in Wollongong on Friday in a bid to keep alive their Rugby League World Cup hopes.
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Samoa run in 14 tries to thrash Wales at World Cup
Wales again lose heavily at the Rugby League World Cup as Samoa's pace and power inflicts a 76-0 defeat on the debutants.
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