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Rugby World Cup organisers apologise after opening ceremony ruined by technical error

Rugby World Cup organisers have issued an apology after technical errors disrupted the opening ceremony at St James' Park in Newcastle before England's clash against Samoa

Daily Mirror

Tommy Makinson refusing to get carried away after England see off Samoa

The opening World Cup fixture could hardly have gone better for Shaun Wane’s men

The Independent UK

'Dream come true': Knights flyer Dom Young stars as England thrash Samoa

The 21-year-old winger scored twice as England hammered Samoa.

Newcastle Herald

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Australia beat Fiji, England thrash Samoa in Rugby League World Cup

Newcastle (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Josh Addo-Carr scored two tries to help Australia kick off the defence of their Rugby League World Cup title with a convincing 42-8 victory over Fiji on Saturday while hosts England thrashed Samoa 60-6.

AFP

Newcastle left richer as St James' Park issues can't spoil an impactful Rugby World Cup weekend

“We knew it was a risk, but Newcastle delivered,” was the message from the World Cup’s CEO Jon Dutton as delirious fans poured back into the Newcastle streets after the first game of the tournament

Chronicle Live

Organisers apologise after sound failure hits Rugby League World Cup opener

Rugby League World Cup organisers apologised after a technical failure cut short the tournament’s opening ceremony

The Guardian - UK

Shaun Wane promises more to come from England after opening rout of Samoa

The World Cup hosts ran in 10 tries to win 60-6.

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Rugby League World Cup organisers promise lasting legacy for Newcastle as locals praised

The tournament got underway at St James' Park with England beating Samoa, but it was the impact around the city which has delighted organisers

Chronicle Live

England 60-6 Samoa: Hosts kick off Rugby League World Cup with statement win

England made a nonsense of the underdogs tag as they brushed off the challenge of star-studded Samoa to make a winning start to their World Cup campaign.

Evening Standard

England thrash Samoa 60-6 in opening match of Rugby League World Cup

Newcastle (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Dom Young scored two superb tries to help England to a 60-6 thrashing of Samoa in the opening game of the Rugby League World Cup in Newcastle on Saturday.

AFP

England storm to win over fancied Samoa in Rugby League World Cup opener

Dom Young scored twice in a 60-6 win in Newcastle.

The Independent UK

Dom Young double fires England to opening World Cup rout of Samoa

England scored 10 tries to romp home 60-6 against Samoa in the opening game of the Rugby League World Cup at St James’ Park

The Guardian - UK

Dom Young shines as England thrash Samoa to open Rugby League World Cup in style

Dom Young was the star of the show as England pummelled Samoa at St James' Park to open the Rugby League World Cup in emphatic style, with England running out 60-6 winners

Daily Mirror

England vs Samoa live stream: How to watch Rugby League World Cup fixture online and on TV

Everything you need to know ahead of the Group A fixture

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Wales Online

What time are England playing on TV in the Rugby League World Cup?

England will kick off against Samoa at an iconic football ground

Daily Mirror

Underdogs England really must win Rugby League World Cup opener vs star-studded Samoa

Former England captain Jamie Peacock has run the rule over the opening game against Samoa, and is expecting fireworks when the Rugby League World Cup kicks off in Newcastle

AAP

Proud Samoa out to make World Cup history

They insist they're not favourites - but Samoa's proud, star-studded crew are still out to start the World Cup with a bang against hosts England.

The Independent UK

Australia coach Mal Meninga hoping to push ‘new frontier’ at World Cup

This year’s tournament is billed as the widest open yet, with perennial contenders Australia, New Zealand and England facing powerhouse teams from Tonga and Samoa

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AFP

Australia eye more Rugby League World Cup glory as minnows hover

Newcastle (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Australia kick off the defence of their Rugby League World Cup title against Fiji on Saturday, with skipper James Tedesco insisting this edition might be the most challenging yet for the all-conquering Kangaroos.

The National (Scotland)

Shaun Wane ready for World Cup opener after being ‘bored for two years’

The England coach has only face the Combined Nations All Stars, France and Fiji due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Independent UK

Rugby League World Cup ‘a long time coming’ for England coach Shaun Wane

The England coach has only face the Combined Nations All Stars, France and Fiji due to the Covid pandemic

The Guardian - UK

Rugby League World Cup: England primed for tournament like no other

With five real contenders for the men’s crown, and the women’s and wheelchair tournaments getting a deserved showcase, the sport has an incredible platform

The Guardian - AU

Samoa out to write final chapter of rugby league’s Pacific Revolution

In a bubble away from contract negotiations and negative media, culture is blending this team of stars into a star team

AAP

England unleash Dom Young in RLWC opener

Newcastle Knights' powerhouse winger Dom Young is one of six NRL players to be unleashed by England in their World Cup opener against Samoa.

The Guardian - UK

Dom Young set for England debut in World Cup opener against Samoa

Dom Young will almost certainly make his Test debut for England in Saturday’s Rugby League World Cup opener against Samoa, after he was named in Shaun Wane’s 19-man squad for the first match of the tournament

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