Summary

  • England double-header at Warrington's Halliwell Jones Stadium as World Cup build-up gathers momentum

  • Men's Test: England beat Combined Nations All Stars 18-4

  • Jake Wardle scores 11 minutes into his England debut

  • George Williams and John Bateman add further tries

  • England beat France 36-10 in women's Test earlier on

  • Amy Hardcastle and Georgia Roche both score two tries

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    Get Involvedpublished at 15:08 British Summer Time 18 June 2022

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  2. Winfield-Hill gets first cappublished at 15:05 British Summer Time 18 June 2022

    England v France (15:15 BST)

    Dave Woods
    BBC Rugby League correspondent

    England v France (15:15 BST)Image source, Rex Features

    The former Australian Big Bash cricketer Courtney Winfield-Hill says she will sing God Save the Queen loud and proud as she makes her England rugby league Test debut.

    The 35-year-old is in line to win her first cap against France in Warrington, being able to pull on the white shirt after qualifying on residency grounds.

    And the back - who is married to England cricket international Lauren Winfield-Hill - says she looks forward to singing the anthem with a passion.

    "Absolutely I do," said Winfield-Hill, whose availability is seen as a major boost to England's chances in this autumn's World Cup.

    "I already do when I go and watch Lauren play all of her internationals. It was interesting at the Ashes in Canberra - I'd stand up and sing both. I will always sing both. I might even throw in the French national anthem this weekend as well," she chuckled.

  3. World Cup less than five months awaypublished at 15:01 British Summer Time 18 June 2022

    England v France (15:15 BST)

    England v France (15:15 BST)Image source, Getty Images

    England are stepping up their preparations for this autumn's home World Cup.

    They begin their campaign against Brazil at Headingley on Tuesday, 1 November.

    Meanwhile France, also in the tournament, find themselves in a tricky group with Australia, New Zealand and the Cook Islands.

    They face three-time winners New Zealand in their opening fixture.

  4. England hope to continue fine formpublished at 14:56 British Summer Time 18 June 2022

    England v France (15:15 BST)

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    Last time out England were made to battle for a 32-6 win over Wales at Cross Keys.

    The visitors outscored Wales by six tries to one, but faced resistance from a Welsh side playing in just their third ever rugby league Test.

    Fran Goldthorp (2), Amy Hardcastle, Shona Hoyle, Tara Jones and Holly Dodd all crossed for England, who led 20-0 at half-time at Pandy Park.

    Wales got the try they deserved just after the hour mark with Leanne Burrell touching down to score.

  5. 'France are a physical side'published at 14:52 British Summer Time 18 June 2022

    England v France (15:15 BST)

    England v France (15:15 BST)Image source, Getty Images

    England will be taking on France for the second time in eight months.

    Craig Richards' side won 40-4 in Perpignan in October.

    "France will be a really good team to prepare for the World Cup," said Wigan's Georgia Wilson this week.

    "They are a physical side and that is what we need for when we face the likes of New Zealand, Australia and Papua New Guinea."

  6. Team Newspublished at 14:48 British Summer Time 18 June 2022

    England v France (15:15 BST)

    The England team is in.

    Courtney Winfield-Hill makes her England debut. Keara Bennett will win her first cap if she comes on this afternoon.

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  7. Welcome!published at 14:45 British Summer Time 18 June 2022

    WarringtonImage source, Getty Images

    Hello, gather round!

    What a bumper day of Rugby League action we've got for you.

    Coming up, England men will be taking on a Combined All Stars outfit at 17:45 BST.

    But first, England women are hosting France in 30 minutes.

    World Cup spots are up for grabs and both squads will be giving it their all in Warrington.