Five things we learned this weekend: Semi-final heartache
On the weekend England suffered World Cup semi-final heartache, Neil Barraclough takes a look at five things we have learned in his regular column.
World Cup Report: England 18-20 New Zealand
Shaun Johnson broke England‘s hearts with a dramatic converted try on the hooter to earn New Zealand a place in the World Cup final after a gripping game at Wembley.
England ‘striving for excellence’
James Graham insists England are ‘striving for excellence’ as they make their final preparations for Saturday’s World Cup semi-final showdown with New Zealand.
World Cup Preview: New Zealand v England
England prop Lee Mossop thinks that his side are in great shape to take on the defending World Cup champions New Zealand at Wembley on Saturday (1pm).
Widdop in as Chase dropped from England team
Gareth Widdop has been called up to the England team in place of Rangi Chase for the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand at Wembley.
Roby confident England will show their best form
James Roby is confident that England will be the complete package when they face holders New Zealand in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final at Wembley.
England underdogs for semi-final with the bookies
The bookies have England as underdogs for their World Cup semi-final clash with New Zealand on Saturday.
Match officials appointed for semi-finals
Following yesterday’s meeting of the Match Officials Appointments Panel, Ben Cummins and Richard Silverwood have been appointed to referee the RLWC2013 semi-finals.
Video Highlights: England 34-6 France
Highlights as England overcome France to set-up a semi-final with New Zealand.
Five things: England’s fear, Burgess shorts and Petero plays on
Neil Barraclough takes a look at five things we learned this World Cup quarter-final weekend.
Scratchy England need to step up a lot, says McNamara
Steve McNamara labelled England‘s win over France as their worst performance of the World Cup.
World Cup Report: England 34-6 France
England booked a Wembley semi-final date with New Zealand next Saturday with a 34-6 win over France at Wigan.
World Cup Preview: England v France
England and France go head-to-head on Saturday night for a place in the World Cup semi-finals.
The five best knockout games in World Cup history
The Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals are only hours away, so we’ve been trawling the archives to find the tournament’s best ever knockout games.
Charnley and Roby return for England
England have made two changes to the 19-man squad they selected against Fiji for Saturday’s Rugby League World Cup 2013 quarter-final against France at the DW Stadium, Wigan (8.00pm).
Charnley hopeful of shrugging off shoulder injury
England winger Josh Charnley is hoping to be selected to play on home turf when the World Cup goes to Wigan for Saturday’s quarter-final clash with France.
World Cup Quarter Finals line-up confirmed
After the final group game of the tournament on Monday, the quarter-finals of the 2013 Rugby League World Cup have now been confirmed.
More than two million watch England World Cup match on BBC
More than two millions viewers watched England‘s World Cup clash against Fiji on the BBC on Saturday.
Five things: Farewell Steve, soft Sims and Sonny Bill
Neil Barraclough takes a look at the weekend just gone, including Ben Westwood calling Fiji opposite number Tariq Sims “soft”.
“Superhuman” Prescott an inspiration to McNamara and England
England coach Steve McNamara paid tribute to Steve Prescott in the post-match press conference following the 34-12 win over Fiji.
World Cup Report: England 34-12 Fiji
England suffered a first half scare before running in five second half tries to beat Fiji 34-12 and book a quarter-final date at Wigan next Saturday.
World Cup Preview: England v Fiji
England‘s quarter-final destiny will be decided by their final group game against Fiji in Hull on Saturday.
McIlorum set for England World Cup debut
Michael McIlorum is in line for his first World Cup appearance for England against Fiji on Saturday.