England’s campaign at the Women’s Rugby League World Cup has officially come to an end following a 24-6 defeat against Samoa. The fixture, which was staged in Wollongong, resulted in England crashing out of the tournament, bringing their run on the international stage to an abrupt finish as Samoa secured an emphatic victory.
Samoa's triumphant performance was spearheaded by Ropati, who led the team throughout the clash in Wollongong. Ropati’s leadership proved to be the decisive factor behind Samoa's commanding display, guiding the squad forward as they put 24 points on the scoreboard to take complete charge of the match and seal the win.
Throughout the contest in Wollongong, England struggled to find answers against Samoa and was restricted to just six points. That tally of six points was simply not enough to contend with Samoa's 24-point performance, ensuring that England could not mount a successful challenge and sealing their exit from the competition.
The final 24-6 scoreline confirms that England has crashed out of the Women’s Rugby League World Cup, while Samoa celebrates a standout showing in Wollongong. With Ropati leading Samoa to this crucial victory, the Samoan side moves forward with the win, leaving England to come to terms with their elimination from the World Cup.