{
  "id": 16553903,
  "title": "RLWC quick hits: Big crowds and bigger scorelines in week two",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/rlwc-quick-hits-big-crowds-and-bigger-scorelines-in-week-two",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T03:28:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-26/rugby-league-world-cup-rlwc-week-two-quick-hits-scores-crowds/107308904"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The second week of the Rugby League World Cup saw big scorelines and enthusiastic crowds, despite some teams facing a tough challenge. Australia defeated Fiji, while Tonga overcame England and Lebanon. Tonga's defense was impressive, holding onto field position in both matches. Samoa dominated Papua New Guinea, scoring 50 unanswered points in the second half. New Zealand, on the other hand, struggled against France, who conceded 160 points in their two matches. France's chances of improving seem uncertain, as they have been outscored by a significant margin against England and Samoa. Despite the challenges, high attendance at games, like the 41,108 fans at Lang Park, shows the sport's growing popularity.",
  "summary": "From blowout results to bumper attendances, here are the highlights from week two of the Rugby League World Cup.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}