England 6-24 Samoa - full-time in Wollongong
England knocked out in group stage, Samoa reach Women's Rugby League World Cup semi-finals for first time
Samoa will face New Zealand on Saturday, 7 November
England: Try: Evie Cousins Goal: Izzy Rowe
Samoa: Tries: Freedom Crichton Ropati 3, Mercedez Taulelei-Siala, Fanua Rimoni Goal: Pauline Piliae-Rasabale 2
England's men face Papua New Guinea, also in Wollongong, at 09:05 GMT
Earlier, England beat Wales 98-18 in their Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup opener at neighbouring Wollongong Entertainment Centre; Ireland beat USA 110-10
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Disappointment for England women. Can the men do any better?
They need to beat Papua New Guinea handsomely then hope for a favour from Tonga on Sunday. Can they do their part?
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England Rugby League needs to look at their Union sisters and invest in the players. Make them professionals or they won’t be able to compete. There’s a reason the Red Roses are best in the world. It’s ridiculous these women do this for free!
Daniel, Manchester
Sadly far, far behind the best. They live and breathe this game down there; England may be dominant in the North, but that's beans in comparison. When you look at these tiny island populations too. Just nowhere near good enough.
Bob, Lancs
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Samoa's Leilani Wilson, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra: "Surreal. I can't believe it. The atmosphere when we came out, the fans turned up. The feelings, I can't explain.
"I don't care wherever I play, footy is footy. Pass, run hard, tackle hard.
"England did give us a run for our money. it's one of the toughest games I've played. We've got to reset, play to our strengths, build connections."
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Retiring England captain Jodie Cunningham: "This group of girls is really special. It's been an honour to captain the side and play in four World Cups. I've lived my dream a million times over. The girls gave everything out there today. It didn't stick. Samoa were fantastic and I wish them all the best in the next round.
"Thank you from the bottom of my heart. My family travel all over the world watching me. I've never been the strongest, the fastest or the best player but I've had great people behind me."
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A word for Jodie Cunningham, who played in the second half off the bench for England.
This was a record-extending 38th Test for the English captain, and her last before retirement.
A brilliant career, which sadly does not end in glory.
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England's Hollie-Mae Dodd, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra: "Really emotional. It's been tough. It's Jodie Cunningham's last game, she's served us for a long time. It was all focused on today and unfortunately we couldn't get the result.
"It's always great to represent your country. We've got some young girls in this squad who are only going to get better."
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Samoa's Annetta Nuuausala, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra: "I don't know whether to laugh or cry. We're back. 18 years out of the mix and here we are making semi-finals."
On meeting former Samoa players in training ahead of the match: "They had to pay their own way into spaces like this. Now we get paid to play. It's all for our trailblazers."
Matthew Elliott
Former Bradford Bulls head coach on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
What I liked about this game is England didn't play badly, Samoa just played better. Particularly when England scored in the second half, I could see them coming back.
Jada Taylor
Cronulla Sharks full-back on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
I think the spine of this England team are going to be better for it. They're quite young. We're going to see a lot more of Isabel Rowe and Fran Goldthorp. The combinations need work but there's some star power in this England side.
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We’re so far behind the other southern hemisphere teams. Like the men’s teams, we're not as good as we think we are. Our teams over here are full of their cast offs.
Peter in St Helens
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England never lacked effort, but quality was lacking at key moments - particularly when chasing tries in the second half.
After two blow-out games, it was nice to see a competitive match. But one in which England were ultimately outclassed.
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It will be an all-Pacific semi-final line up - Australia, Samoa, New Zealand and Fiji or Papua New Guinea.
The starkest possible reminder of where the balance of power lies in modern rugby league.
England 6-24 Samoa
England are out of the 2026 Women's Rugby League World Cup.
After four successive semi-finals, they have exited this tournament at the group stage.
England 6-24 Samoa
England do have a chance as the captain's challenge against that knock-on ruling is successful - it was an Samoan rip.
It's all academic.
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England try to score a consolation but Anna Davies knocks on.
They have 90 seconds remaining in their World Cup.
Jada Taylor
Cronulla Sharks full-back on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
Roche is one of the best full-backs in the NRLW but she's not proving it tonight.
It's all too late now.
Matthew Elliott
Former Bradford Bulls head coach on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
Isa'ako can take massive credit for that. Plays a short ball, wraps around and throws a sublime pass to set that try up.
Fanua Rimoni (66 mins)
All over for England.
A slick move from Samoa, including a pass behind the back, ends in Fanua Rimoni scoring under the posts.
The two points are added under the posts, and Samoa have set up a semi-final against New Zealand.
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Lucy Murray concedes a penalty as she sticks her hand in a Samoan player's face after the tackle.
Petulant, and shows England know this game is probably gone.
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Six minutes to play. England need two converted tries.
They need to score with their next attack.
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