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England Wheelchair beat USA 134–0 to reach World Cup semi-finals with record-breaking win

England scored 23 tries in a record 134–0 victory over the USA to secure a Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup semi-final place.

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England Wheelchair players during their World Cup match against the USA

England Wheelchair secured their place in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals with a record 134–0 victory over the USA in Wollongong.

The defending champions scored 23 tries at the WIN Entertainment Centre on Tuesday, with Luis Domingos, Chris Haynes and captain Mason Billington crossing four times each.

England’s second victory from two matches takes them through with a group game to spare. They face Ireland on Friday to decide who finishes top of their pool.

England Wheelchair set new World Cup scoring record

The NRL’s tournament report confirmed that England surpassed their previous World Cup best of 125 points, scored against Wales in the 2022 semi-final.

Tuesday’s shutout followed a 98–18 opening victory over Wales. Across their first two matches, England have scored 232 points and conceded 18.

Eight players scored tries against the USA. Domingos marked his first appearance at this tournament with four, while Finlay O’Neill was named player of the match.

Billington welcomes England’s improvement

Billington felt England had raised their level after identifying areas to improve following the Wales match.

Speaking to Premier Sports, in comments reported by BBC Sport via AOL, he rated the performance at least seven out of 10.

“I’m over the moon for the guys to put on such senior performances,” he said.

Ireland next as semi-final field is settled

Ireland also booked their place in the last four by beating Wales 68–28. Their meeting with England on Friday 6 November kicks off at 6am GMT.

France and Australia are the other semi-finalists and will meet in their final group fixture to settle the order in their pool.

England will therefore face either France or Australia in the knockout stages, with their opponent still to be decided.

Tuesday’s matchResult
England vs USA134–0
Ireland vs Wales68–28
France vs New Zealand120–10
Australia vs Scotland104–24

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