Summary

  • England score incredible 10 tries in opening match of World Cup

  • Kallum Watkins, Herbie Farnworth, Elliott Whitehead (2), Tommy Makinson, George Williams and Tom Burgess all scored in second half

  • Dominic Young scored twice with superb finishes as England led 18-6 at half-time

  • England's Jack Welsby claimed first try

  • 43,199 fans at St James’ Park in Newcastle

Live Reporting

Joe Rindl

  1. England open World Cup with huge statement win

    FT: England 60-6 Samoa

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    It's time to end our live text after a sensational opening match of the Rugby League World Cup.

    After a five-year wait, and a short technical delay at the start of this match, the opener lived up to the hype.

    England were amazing, scoring tries for fun in the second half against a sorry Samoa side.

    Read Shamoon Hafez's full match report here.

    The rugby league keeps coming, England will face France next Saturday with Samoa taking on Greece the following day.

    And we've got more action tonight as holders Australia take on Fiji at 19:30 BST live on BBC Two.

    Take care!

    England score first try of World Cup

    Dominic Young scores two tries for England

    'English rugby league is having a party' Whitehead adds another try for England

  2. FT: England 60-6 Samoa

    Shamoon Hafez
    BBC Sport at St James' Park

    Never seen Shaun Wane smile so much, he shares a warm embrace with Saints winger Tommy Makinson.

    Meanwhile, forward Matty Lees has just jumped into the crowd before taking some selfies with family and friends.

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    Matty LeesBBC Sport

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    Lois Forsell
    Leeds Rhinos women's head coach on BBC One

    A real team effort. England turned up.

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    Brian Noble
    Ex-Great Britain coach on BBC One

    Everyone talked about the physical prowess of Samoa but England showed that we've got some big, strong players too.

    It was a brilliant all-round performance by England, aided and abetted by a team that looked dishevelled, to be honest.

  5. 'We didn't expect a result like that'

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    Samoa head coach Matt Parish: "England played really well. They had momentum and we couldn't swing it back. We always knew we were a bit underdone but didn't expect a result like that.

    "That's the first game and it's the result of the last game that counts.

    "We can put in a lot better performance than that. We have a lot to build on."

  6. 'England made Samoa look like a rabble'

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    Jamie Peacock
    Former England captain on BBC One

    That's as good as it gets and lays down a marker for the tournament. There was a lot of talk before the match that Samoa were a team of superstars but England made them look like a rabble.

  7. 'We will face tougher tests'

    FT: England 60-6 Samoa

    BBC Red Button

    England head coach Shaun Wane:

    "It was a good win, we did lots of good things. I never expected that sort of scoreline. But we can do better and improve on the win. I'm very happy with the scoreline.

    "There are certain things, a bit of detail which we will need to be better at. Samoa were a bit off today but our defence put them off. But there's always something to improve on.

    "All our back five were very good. Kallum Watkins, Dom Young, they were all good.

    "There was a spell in the first half where we were off. But apart from that we were brilliant.

    "Jack Welsby was a great talent. George Williams was great.

    "We have a great team spirit. Nobody gave us a chance to win.

    "We will face tougher tests. We didn't need a confidence booster. We know what we can do and we will still improve on this performance, no doubt about that in my mind.

    "I just wanted to win the game and we did it in such a good manner."

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  8. 'England's World Cup charge has started here'

    FT: England 60-6 Samoa

    Dave Woods
    BBC Rugby League correspondent

    That's the stuff of daydreams! A scoreline like this was unthinkable before kick-off.

    England's World Cup charge has started here. They now have the players with star quality to match other nations.

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    BBC One

    England's Victor Radley added: "I didn't feel like an underdog but I don't read any media. I keep away from it. I don't think we're underdogs and we showed it today.

    "You get tighter every day as a group. We've lost some senior players from previous years so this makes us that bit tighter, to enjoy the end of the game like that and give everyone a hug and a kiss at the end."

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    Ian: Very good all round team performance by England today. Samoa not helped by injuries and not being able to keep hold of the ball.

    Wayne: Only one word needed... Unreal!

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    BBC One

    Player of the match, England's Victor Radley: "It was really enjoyable, really tough at the start.

    "I'm not sure how I got player of the match, I'm a bit embarrassed, but it was a really good game.

    "We knew they were going to come out firing and they did. The first 20 minutes I was so tired. It was good for us to hang in there and keep fighting.

    "We ended up scoring points at the end which didn't quite show how the game played out, but I'm really stoked."

  12. FT: England 60-6 Samoa

    England's Victor Radley has just told BBC One he's not sure how he was named man of the match.

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    James Graham
    Former England forward on BBC One

    Wow, a complete and utter demolition job from England today. It was a magnificent performance.

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    Matt: That has to be one of England's best performances ever in tournament footy. Outstanding!

  15. Radley named player of the match

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    Brian Noble
    Ex-Great Britain coach on BBC One

    Victor Radley's been involved in pretty much everything England have done well, particularly at the start of the game.

    He really took the England team forward, and we've seen him jump in and do a bit of acting half at the back end of the game and be instrumental there too.

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  17. FT: England 60-6 Samoa

    Jon Wilkin
    Former England international on BBC One

    When they needed it. England executed things very well.

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    Jonathan Davies
    Former Wales international on BBC One

    We've often said that England have been strong and dominant in the forwards but unfortunately have lacked that try-scoring, killer instinct.

    Today I think this will give England so much confidence in their offensive play. They're confident with their kicking game and their defensive play, now this will be huge for them.

  19. Full-time

    England 60-6 Samoa

    Drink it in folks. This couldn't have gone any better.

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    Tom Burgess, goal tommy Makinson

    England continue their dominance as Tom Burgess uses his strength to force his way over.

    And Tommy Makinson adds the goal after the full-time hooter.