England beats France 50-38 to retain wheelchair rugby league world title
England wins the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup final in Wollongong, Australia, by 50 points to 38, securing back-to-back championships. The hosts led 28‑22 at half‑time after a strong comeback, with winger Joe Coyd scoring four tries. France responded with a second‑half hat‑trick from Dany Denuwelaere, but England's Jack Brown added a late double to seal the victory.
Key facts
- England have won three of the five Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup finals, while France won in 2013 and 2017.
- The previous three finals between the two nations were decided by four points or fewer.
- This is the fourth consecutive final featuring England and France, following England's 28‑24 win in Manchester in 2022.
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Why it matters
The win confirms England's dominance in wheelchair rugby league and extends their championship streak.
What changed
First published from The Guardian, Sky Sports, Yahoo Sports and The Independent