England opens World Cup with 70-6 Wales win
England began the Women’s Rugby League World Cup with a 70-6 victory over tournament debutants Wales, the BBC, Sky Sports and Yahoo Sports reported. England scored 13 tries, including hat-tricks for Connie Boyd and Anna Davies, after crossing seven times before half-time in their Group A opener.
Why it matters
The dominant start establishes England as a leading contender while setting a difficult benchmark for Wales.
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Part of the October 17, 2026 brief.