England beat Ireland to top Wheelchair World Cup group
England captain Lewis King says his side relish "high-pressure games" after they beat Ireland to secure top spot in Pool A en route to the semi-finals of the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup.
England's wheelchair rugby league team defeated Ireland 68-32 in their opening match of the Wheelchair World Cup Pool A, securing the top spot and advancing to the semi-finals. Captain Lewis King praised the team's ability to handle high-pressure games, stating they relish such challenges. Joe Coyd and Rob Hawkins contributed four and three tries respectively, alongside Mason Billington, King, and Jack Brown.
Ireland led early, but England overcame a 20-4 deficit to dominate the second half, scoring 40 points unanswered. King acknowledged the team's performance was below their standards but remains focused on their goal of reaching the semi-finals. France topped their group with a 69-34 win over the Wheelaroos, while Scotland and Wales also secured victories, setting up the semi-finals.
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