England Dominates France 82-0, Keeps Rugby League World Cup Semi-Final Hopes Alive

England's men's Rugby League World Cup campaign received a significant boost with a commanding 82-0 victory over France. The dominant performance, featuring hat-tricks from Herbie Farnworth and Dom Young, was crucial for Brian McDermott's team, who now face a complex scenario to reach the semi-finals.

Following an opening loss to Tonga, England understood the necessity of not only winning their remaining group matches but doing so with a substantial points difference. The current tournament format, with only the top two from each pool advancing, means England must now rely on other results in addition to their own strong performances to progress.