England’s rugby league World Cup dream has ended in heartbreak on a warm Brisbane night as Australia edged to a tense 6-0 victory in the closest final the sport has seen in decades. England produced their best performance against the Kangaroos in a decade, in what might have been the best rugby league World Cup final of all time, but again they fell agonisingly short. Play Video 0:47 'It was State of Origin standard': Australia edge England in Rugby League World Cup final – videoThe Kangaroos had a repeat set on England’s line, along with a second penalty, and the pressure grew. Rugby League World Cup 2017 final: Australia v England – live! And with it went England’s World Cup chances.

Source: The Guardian December 02, 2017 11:22 UTC