England Routs USA 134-0 at Rugby World Cup
England scored 23 tries in a lopsided Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup group win in Wollongong, Australia.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Other Sports
England beat USA 134-0 at the 2026 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup at Wollongong Entertainment Arena, scoring 23 tries and securing a place in the semi-finals. Eight different England players scored against USA.
Why it matters
The result underlines England's dominance in Pool A and sets up a semi-final against a top opponent next week. The scale of the win also highlights the gap between leading and developing sides at the tournament.
England scored 23 tries and 134 points against USA, with Finlay O'Neill contributing 38 points from two tries and 15 conversions. Final Pool A standings remain unsettled until the remaining group games are played.
The players
England Wheelchair Rugby League team
England is one of the leading national teams in wheelchair rugby league and entered the 2026 World Cup as a strong contender.
Finlay O'Neill
O'Neill is an England player who scored 38 points against USA, including two tries and 15 conversions.
Luis Domingos
Domingos is an England player who scored four tries on his first tournament appearance for the side.
The details
Luis Domingos scored four tries on his first tournament appearance for England, while Chris Haynes and Mason Billington each added four. Elsewhere in the tournament, Ireland beat Wales 68-28, France beat New Zealand 120-10, and Australia beat Scotland 104-24.
Timeline
Tuesday, 3 November 2026: England beat USA 134-0 in Wollongong.
Friday, 6 November 2026: England face Ireland in their final Pool A group game in Wollongong.
Next week: World Cup semi-finals, with England facing France or Australia.
Season Trajectory
The result reinforces England's position as a top contender at the 2026 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup, where pool results shape semi-final matchups. Their margin of victory adds weight to their standing relative to rivals still competing for the title.
England's group position now depends on the outcome of Friday's match against Ireland, which will determine seeding and semi-final opponents. Fantasy and tournament followers should track the remaining Pool A results before the knockout stage begins.
The takeaway
Wheelchair rugby league rewards depth as much as star power, with eight different England players scoring in a single match. Watch how squad depth holds up across the knockout rounds.
What happens next
England face Ireland in their final Pool A group game on Friday in Wollongong, and the semi-final pairings will follow next week.
Further reading
Follow the latest results and standings in Other Sports coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by BBC.
