England’s men suffered defeat to Tonga in the opening match of the Rugby League World Cup in Perth, with their opponents making the most of the opportunities that came their way.
The result leaves England starting the tournament without a win after the opening fixture. Tonga’s ability to convert their chances proved decisive as they secured victory against the English side.
The match marked the beginning of England’s World Cup campaign and provided Tonga with a winning start to the competition. No further details on the score, player performances or reactions were available in the supplied material.
England’s latest known position is that they have been beaten in their opening fixture, while Tonga move on from the Perth match having taken an early victory in the tournament.
