Matches in Pictures: England 72-4 Brazil & PNG 34-16 Canada

Relive all the action from the opening double header of the women's World Cup

1 Nov 2022

Matches in Pictures: England 72-4 Brazil & PNG 34-16 Canada

Relive all the action from the opening double header of the women's World Cup

By Jack Lacey-Hatton at Headingley Stadium

Courtney Winfield-Hill’s first three international tries ensured England got their women’s Rugby League World Cup campaign off to a flying start with a 72-4 victory over Brazil.

In front of a noisy record-breaking crowd at Leeds’ Headingley Stadium, Craig Richards’ team showed no sign of home-nation nerves, racking up 14 tries as Amy Hardcastle also bagged a hat-trick and Tara Jane Stanley registered a double in a convincing win

It was a historic occasion for Brazil and they played their part in an entertaining contest, with Natalia Momberg’s second-half try guaranteeing her place in history as the first points-scorer for a South American nation at a Rugby League World Cup.

READ MORE: Match Report: England 72-4 Brazil

Relive all the opening-day drama with the best snaps from the first of the double header in Leeds.

Tara-Jane Stanley darts over for England's second try at Headingley. Getty Images
Centre Amy Hardcastle dots down for one of her three tries. Getty Images
Natalia Momberg celebrates her historic try for the Amazonas. Getty Images
Courtney Winfield-Hill beams as she collects the Cazoo Player of the Match award after her hat-trick. Getty Images

In the day's second game, Martha Molowia lit up Headingley Stadium to help Papua New Guinea get past a battling Canada 34-12 in their opening game at the Rugby League World Cup.

The player of the match scored two superb tries either side of half-time, setting her team on their way to a first ever win at the finals.

Relive all the action between the Orchids and the Ravens below.

Papua New Guinea celebrate a historic first win at the women's World Cup. Getty Images
Essay Banu roars with delight after scoring the Orchids' fifth try in Leeds. Getty Images
Shellie Long looks to the heavens after storming over the line. Getty Images
Petra Woods dotted down for the Ravens in a losing cause. Getty Images
Cazoo Player of the Match Martha Molowia ran in two tries on the night. Getty Images

The Rugby League World Cup promises to be the biggest, best and most inclusive event in the sport’s 127-year history with men’s, women’s and wheelchair teams competing in 61 games across 21 venues throughout England. Tickets are available via rlwc2021.com/tickets

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