England beat France to win Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup

England have been crowned Wheelchair Rugby League World Champions.

They beat France 50-38 in an exciting final in Wollongong, Australia.

The defending champions had to fight back after France took an early lead in the match.

The result means England have now lifted the trophy for a record third time, becoming the first nation to achieve the feat.

England got off to a great start, with Joe Coyd scoring two early tries to put them ahead.

But France fought back with four tries in a row to take a 22-10 lead, putting the defending champions under pressure.

Coyd completed his hat-trick before Rob Hawkins and Jack Brown also scored to give England a 28-22 lead at half-time.

France levelled the score after the break, but England weren't done yet.

Hawkins scored again, Coyd grabbed his fourth try of the match and Brown added two more to help England pull clear.

England held on to win the match 50-38, and keep hold of the trophy they won back in 2022.