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Gallery: Wigan Warriors stars feature as England suffer Australia defeat in Women's Rugby League World Cup

England suffered a heavy defeat to Australia in the Women’s Rugby League World Cup on Saturday
Gallery: Wigan Warriors stars feature as England suffer Australia defeat in Women's Rugby League World Cup

England suffered a heavy defeat to Australia in the Women’s Rugby League World Cup on Saturday

England went down to a heavy 78-0 defeat to defending champions Australia in their second Rugby League World Cup group match in Perth on Saturday.

Seven Wigan Warriors players - Anna Davies, Molly Jones, Izzy Rowe, Jenna Foubister, Eva Hunter, Meg Williams and Lucie Sams - featured for Stuart Barrow’s side at HBF Park. Next up for England is a clash with Samoa in Wollongong on Friday.

Wigan's Anna Davies came close to scoring for England in the first half | Peter Keleman/SWpix.com

Wigan duo Anna Davies (left) and Molly Jones (right) tackle Australia's Jaime Chapman | Peter Keleman/SWpix.com

Warriors pair Eva Hunter (left) and Jenna Foubister (right) in action for England | Anita Reca/SWpix.com

Wigan forward Meg Williams on the charge for England | Peter Keleman/SWpix.com

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