Matches in pictures: England and Australia win final wheelchair group games

Australia booked their semi-final spot with Spain win while England maintained their 100 percent record against Ireland in London

9 Nov 2022

Matches in pictures: England and Australia win final wheelchair group games

Australia booked their semi-final spot with Spain win while England maintained their 100 percent record against Ireland in London

By Milly McEvoy at the Copper Box Arena

Australia booked their wheelchair semi-final spot with a 52-32 win over Spain in a winner-takes-all clash while favourites England topped Group A with a resounding 121-0 triumph over Ireland.

All ten of Australia’s players featured in their win, with James Hill starring thanks to a hat-trick in six minutes, as Diab Karim also crossed twice.

England romped to victory in London to tee up a semi against either Wales or USA.

Relive the action with the best of the photos from the Copper Box.

Captain Brad Grove celebrates with Australia teammate Corey Cannane. Getty Images

Spain's Theo Gonzalez stretches out to score against the Wheelaroos. Getty Images

James Hill celebrates with captain Brad Grove and Diab Karim. Getty Images

Peter Arbuckle bursts through the Spain tackles under the posts. Getty Images

A wheelchair rugby league record crowd in the capital enjoyed an exhibition of wheelchair rugby league. Getty Images

Nathan Collins touches down under pressure from Ireland's 16-year-old Oran Spain. Getty Images

Lewis King reaches out for the line in England's third group victory. 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