Photo / GettyEngland gave its home Rugby League World Cup a dream launch in an astonishing 60-6 win over star-studded Samoa today. Meanwhile, Fiji also enjoyed a dream start with the opening try against Australia in rainy Leeds. But the Kangaroos took it on the chin and hit back with seven converted tries to comfortably win 42-8. So much was expected of Samoa, which was the bettors' favourite against England and stacked with players from the NRL final. Fiji had the last say, fullback Sunia Turuva's try prompting one of the biggest cheers from the Headingley crowd of 13,366.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 16, 2022 00:15 UTC