What did we learn from England in the first round of RLWC 2026?

It was a week of highs and lows for England men and women in the Rugby League World Cup, with England women's massive 70-4 win over Wales women being followed by a tough 30-12 loss for England against Tonga.

​​​​Both England teams are considered underdogs to make it through to the semi-finals, with the task now getting even greater for the men's side after that loss to what looks to be potentially the strongest Tonga team we have ever seen.