Halifax star Hardcastle at the double for England in World Cup
Halifax’s Amy Hardcastle scored a brace of tries as England Women wrapped-up their Rugby League World Cup group campaign with a 42-4 victory over Papua New Guinea.
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Martha Molowia’s early try gave the Orchids a surprise lead at Headingley but England roared back thanks to Leah Burke’s hat-trick, Hardcastle’s double and further tries from Tara Jane Stanley, Vicky Whitfield and Caitlin Beevers.
The result means that Papua New Guinea will face the winner of tonight’s Group B clash between holders Australia and New Zealand, while England will take on the loser in the other semi-final on Monday.