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Rugby League World Cup final live: England suffer narrow 6-0 defeat to see Australia retain their title

Australia celebrate after Boyd Cordner scores the first try of the Rugby League World Cup final: Getty
Australia celebrate after Boyd Cordner scores the first try of the Rugby League World Cup final: Getty

England have lost the Rugby League World Cup final after suffering a heartbreaking 6-0 defeat to Australia at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, with the Kangaroos claiming their 11th final victory. Re-live the action here.

  • Australia beat England 6-0

  • Boyd Cordner's try proves the difference after crossing in the first half

  • England waste numerous chances to score

  • Michael Morgan's second-half score ruled out for obstruction

  • Australia have now won the World Cup 11 times

  • Cordner also claims the man of the match award

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What time does is start?

The Rugby League World Cup final kicks off at 09:00 GMT.

Where can I watch it?

The match will be shown live on BBC One from 08:30 GMT.