England's Rugby League World Cup odds tumble as new verdict made on leading candidates

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is nearly upon us and it is expected to be one of the most exciting and unpredictable tournaments ever. With four teams neck-and-neck at the top of the global rankings, and several others showing their potential over the summer, most rugby experts insist we will see a wide-open competition in France this summer and some…

One of the highlights of the 2023 sporting calendar is just around the corner, with the Rugby World Cup scheduled to start in France, in September. The hosts are one of the favourites with online bookmakers to win the tournament, but several other teams have a genuine chance of lifting the prestigious trophy. Twenty teams will participate in the…

Jarome Luai has been in fantastic form for Samoa Free rugby league tips, best bets and analysis for the World Cup final between Australia and Samoa at Old Trafford. BBC One, 4pm Saturday Under 45.5 total points 2pts 10-11 Betfred Samoa+18 1pt 11-10 Hills Samoa have rocked the Rugby League world to pitch up in the World Cup final for the first time…

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - When Samoa lost 60-6 to England in their Rugby League World Cup opener, few eyebrows were raised, but having disposed of the hosts to book a shock final clash with Australia, the Pacific Islanders are one step away from a true sporting miracle. Samoa triumphed in one of the greatest games in World Cup history and are…

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - When Samoa lost 60-6 to England in their Rugby League World Cup opener, few eyebrows were raised, but having disposed of the hosts to book a shock final clash with Australia, the Pacific Islanders are one step away from a true sporting miracle. Samoa triumphed in one of the greatest games in World Cup history and are…

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - When Samoa lost 60-6 to England in their Rugby League World Cup opener, few eyebrows were raised, but having disposed of the hosts to book a shock final clash with Australia, the Pacific Islanders are one step away from a true sporting miracle. Samoa triumphed in one of the greatest games in World Cup history and are…

The postponed 2021 Rugby League World Cup has provided some gripping moments in the past few weeks - and the best is perhaps yet to come. Australia edged New Zealand in the first semi-final to secure their spot at next week's showpiece at Old Trafford in Manchester. They will face England or Samoa, who do battle for the second time in this…

The Rugby League World Cup gets down to the knockout stages as Australia vs New Zealand and Samoa vs England headline the action. We thought the Australia vs NZ game should have been the final, but that's the way it falls and we have our best Rugby League World Cup betting tips for this weekend's semifinals. 100% Australian!Best Local Bookie!Best…

England are now second favourites to win the Rugby League World Cup according to bookmakers. Ranked at 20/1 fifth favourites prior to the tournament, Shaun Wane's side have been almost faultless up to the semi-final stage and now have the tag of second favourites with sponsors Betfred. England will face Samoa in the semi-final, a team they hammered…

Shaun Wane's side have looked like genuine World Cup contenders in every sense of the word - but they have yet to run into archnemesis Australia. Can this group shrug off the mental baggage to outmuscle, outthink and outperform the Kangaroos on the biggest stage of all? That is the million-dollar question. It is one thing swatting aside Papua New…

Here are your Rugby League World Cup evening headlines for Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Let us take you through the big stories of today as we continue our coverage of the tournament leading up to the quarter-finals this weekend. Papua New Guinea coach Stanley Tepend says beating England isn't unthinkable but understands the magnitude of the…

It's been five years and plenty has changed since the last World Cup, but one thing remains the same - Australia are still the raging favourites. England are determined to avenge their loss in the 2017 final but the bookies don't even have the host national topping their pool group. Tonga was the surprise packet at the last tournament thanks to…

After a one-year delay, the 2021 Rugby League World Cup finally gets underway this weekend with all eyes on the heavyweight contest between England and Samoa which gets the tournament off and running in Newcastle on Saturday. But that's not the only fascinating contest, with plenty more to keep an eye on between now and Wednesday. ENGLAND v SAMOA…

Saturday's men's Rugby League World Cup opener between England and Samoa could hardly be more crucial. While no group fixture is win or bust, Shaun Wane's side have the closest thing lying in wait at St James' Park this weekend. Because while they have been handed a favourable draw in this year's event, avoiding both Australia and New Zealand in…

We examine the key talking points surrounding what organisers say will be the biggest and best tournament yet. Twelve months later than planned, the 16th World Cup gets under way with the first of 61 matches across all three formats in Newcastle on Saturday afternoon. Here, the PA news agency examines the key talking points surrounding what…

Bookies make holders Australia favourites to retain their crown and win the 2021 Rugby League World Cup - and have written off England's hopes of success by making them 16/1 outsiders. Kangaroos boss Mal Meninga and captain James Tedesco spoke with an air of confidence at the tournament's launch on Monday in Manchester. The Aussies memorably…

England are rated as underdogs by the bookies for next Saturday's Rugby League World Cup opener against Samoa. Shaun Wane's men kick off their bid for glory at Newcastle United's iconic St James' Park but bookmakers rate the Samoans as favourites to win the Group A clash. Matt Parish's side are 8/11 odds-on with Ladbrokes to take the victory, with…