Tonga-Samoa result ends England’s World Cup run as RFL plans review

Sport · First reported 1 Nov, 11:05 · Updated 14:34

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Tonga beat Samoa 20-18, confirming England’s exit on points difference. The Rugby Football League announced a panel to plan changes for the English game, with work expected to take years. (3027ffa6-6080-499d-8101-ba2c65f0901d; 60207b17-a49a-43df-ba3a-c1f88bca6d65)

Tonga defeated Samoa 20-18, a result that confirmed England’s men were eliminated on points difference; Tonga will meet New Zealand in the semi-finals and Samoa will face Australia.
The RFL announced a panel to develop a plan for English rugby league, including Paul Sculthorpe, Jodie Cunningham and Adrian Morley; more members are expected to be named.
The RFL says the review will consider player development, domestic structures and media rights, while warning that progress may take four, eight or 10 years.

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Key facts

Tonga-Samoa score: Tonga 20, Samoa 18
Crowd: 29,411, a ground record
RFL panel: Paul Sculthorpe, Jodie Cunningham and Adrian Morley are among those named
Plan timeline: The RFL says changes may pay off in four, eight or 10 years
England’s elimination: Confirmed by Tonga’s win over Samoa, on points difference