Rugby League World Cup 2021 Podcast: England's rise continues but tougher tests lie in store

By YP Sport
Published 28th Oct 2022, 06:45 GMT

ENGLAND maintained a steady course for the quarter-finals of the Rugby League World Cup with victory over France at the weekend.

They finish of their group campaign against Greece at Bramall Lane on Saturday as the tournament then prepares to enter its knockout phase.

IMPRESSIVE: England's Dom Young scores his sides sixth try during the Rugby League World Cup group A match against France at the University of Bolton Stadium. Picture: Richard Sellersplaceholder image
IMPRESSIVE: England's Dom Young scores his sides sixth try during the Rugby League World Cup group A match against France at the University of Bolton Stadium. Picture: Richard Sellers

Over the next few weeks, rugby league writers Peter Smith and James O’Brien will join host Richard Byram to discuss the previous few days’ action and pick out their personal highlights, while also looking ahead to the best fixtures coming up on the tournament schedule.

This week, James and Richard look ahead to the final round of group matches, including England’s clash against Bramall Lane.

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