Rugby League World Cup State Of Play - Week 2: Favourites Firing In Group Stage

There are plenty of qualifying spots still up for grabs in the four men's groups
07:00, 26 Oct 2022

England, Australia and New Zealand have all racked up in excess of 100 points over the course of their two games so far, but while the three usual suspects have got off to a flyer there is still all sorts to play for in the Rugby League World Cup.

After two rounds we have seen big performances and big scores, but there have also been some performances bursting with heart from the lesser lights, with Greece thrilling fans back in Athens and Jamaica putting in one of the most spirited displays ever seen from a tournament minnow in their defeat to the Kiwis.

But who stands where in each group, and what are the odds for the upcoming final round of group fixtures? Every team is still in the tournament and not one are mathematically guaranteed progression just yet.

Here is your full guide...

GROUP A

England 60-6 Samoa

France 34-12 Greece

England 42-18 France

Samoa 72-4 Greece

Saturday: England v Greece (Bramall Lane, Sheffield) 2:30pm - BBC One (Betfred odds*)

Sunday: Samoa v France (Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington) 5pm - BBC Two (Betfred odds*)

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GROUP B

Australia 42-8 Fiji

Scotland 4-28 Italy

Australia 84-0 Scotland

Fiji 60-4 Italy

Saturday: Fiji v Scotland (Kingston Park, Newcastle) 5pm - BBC Two (Betfred odds*)

Saturday: Australia v Italy (Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens) 7:30pm - BBC Red Button (Betfred odds*)

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GROUP C

Jamaica 2-48 Ireland

New Zealand 34-12 Lebanon

New Zealand 68-6 Jamaica

Lebanon 32-14 Ireland

Friday: New Zealand v Ireland (Headingley, Leeds) 7:30pm - BBC Two (Betfred odds*)

Sunday: Lebanon v Jamaica (Leigh Sports Village) 12pm - BBC Red Button (Betfred odds*)

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GROUP D

Tonga 24-18 Papua New Guinea

Wales 12-18 Cook Islands

Tonga 32-6 Wales

Papua New Guinea 32-16 Cook Islands

Sunday: Tonga v Cook Islands (Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough) 2:30pm - BBC Red Button

Monday: Papua New Guinea v Wales (Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster) 7:30pm - BBC Two

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*18+ | BeGambleAware

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