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Samoa-Tonga Thriller, England’s Exit & the Future of UK Rugby League
02 November 2026

Samoa-Tonga Thriller, England’s Exit & the Future of UK Rugby League

The Bye Round With James Graham

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Adrian Morley joins James Graham and Luke Keary to break down the Rugby League World Cup. They react to the Samoa-Tonga thriller, size up the semi-finals and look at why England fell short. Morley also discusses his role in a UK rugby league review, NRL involvement in England and player pathways, before the trio debate Sam Walker’s contract situation with the Roosters.

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00:00 - Welcome 

03:00 - Lebanon France

05:00 - Tonga Samoa

35:30 - England’s tournament  

46:30 - The future of England rugby league

01:05:00 - Sam Walker

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