Coverage dated October 17, 2026

Tonga stuns England in Rugby League World Cup

Headline from Philadelphia Inquirer

Tonga has pulled off a stunner at the Rugby League World Cup by beating England 30-12

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  1. BBC News

    England stunned by Tonga in World Cup opener (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    England 's men fall to defeat in the Rugby League World Cup opener as Tonga take their chances in Perth.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Tonga stuns England in Rugby League World Cup (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Tonga has pulled off a stunner at the Rugby League World Cup by beating England 30-12

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