Australia beat England in closest Rugby League World Cup final in decades

Australia 6-0 EnglandBoyd Cordner’s first-half try proves decisiveEngland’s rugby league World Cup dream has ended in heartbreak on a warm Brisbane night as Australia edged to a tense 6-0 victory in the closest final the sport has seen in decades.England had reached the decider at Suncorp Stadium, ending a 22-year wait to get another tournament final, but it was in the Queensland capital where the hopes of a nation were finally dashed by the slimmest of slim margins. Related: When the pain of defeat subsides England have much to be proud about | Aaron Bower Related: Rugby League World Cup 2017 final: Australia v England – live! Related: Rugby League: Jillaroos defend World Cup title in style Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian

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