Sharks, ladders and a four-year plan - how England won World Cup
Summary
England beat France 50-38 in Wollongong to win the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup for the third time. Coach Tom Coyd spent four years promoting an attacking mindset, and England came back from a 22-10 deficit in the final to retain the title they won in 2022.Key Facts
- England defeated France 50-38 in the World Cup final.
- The victory made England the first nation to win the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup three times.
- England had won the previous tournament in Manchester in 2022.
- England scored 386 points and conceded 68 across the group stage and semi-finals.
- France led 22-10 in the final after scoring 22 unanswered points.
- Tries from Rob Hawkins and Jack Brown helped England recover before halftime.
- Captain Lewis King led a short halftime huddle that helped steady the team.
- Coach Tom Coyd used a ladder in team meetings, marking each victory by painting a rung gold.
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