World Cup 2026 : Finals (Men)

The finals are in one post. First up, the semi finals and then the grand final. 

NZ 34-10 Tonga. In a tight first half where Tonga led 10-6 with seconds to go before half time, it was the Kiwis that led 12-10 when they changed ends. Gradually, the Kiwis took control and ran away with it late. The scoreline didn't reflect the closeness of the contest. 

Australia 44-12 Samoa. Samoa promised but didn't deliver much in the first half. Down 2-26 at half time and the contest was effectively over. It didn't help that a few tight calls went Australia's way. Neutral ref anyone? 

Grand Final: 

Australia - NZ.

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World Cup 2026 : Round Three (Wheelchair)

The final pool round where no surprises were expected or delivered.  

England 68-32 Ireland. After a quarter of the match gone, Ireland had a surprising 14-0 lead and shortly after 20-4. England came back to lead 22-20 at the break. 

Wales 92-18 USA. Wales led 54-0 at half time and it was looking ominous for the USA. To their credit, they fought back and only lost the second half 18-38. That will give the US players something to build on.

France 69-34 Australia. After 30 minutes it was 18-18 and 30-22 at half time. France gradually gained ascendency to pull away. I thought the Australian team was excessively niggly. 

Scotland 62-18 NZ. It was 12-12 after 25 minutes but it was 32-12 at the break. Scotland went on to record their first ever WC win in their 12th match. 

The final group placings are below. England, Ireland, France and Australia advance. 

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World Cup 2026 : Round Two (Wheelchair)

This mode of the code is the only one to have midweek matches. Be prepared for some lopsided results.

Ireland 68-28 Wales. Ireland had a 20-12 lead going in at the break, but Ireland pulled away in the second half. Ireland is ranked third in the world, Wales fifth.

England 134-0 USA. England is the top ranked nation and the USA is eighth. England took a 58-0 lead at half time. I wonder what the USA is learning with thrashings like that?

France 120-10 NZ. France is ranked number two and NZ ninth. At half time, the score was 74-0, so the second half was more even. 

Australia 104-24 Scotland. Australia led 44-12 when it came time to swap ends. The second half was more one sided. Australia is the fouth ranked nation in the world and Scotland sixth.

Spain is ranked seventh and the highest ranked nation not at the 2026 World Cup.

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