England defeated Ireland 68-32 to secure top spot in Group A at the Wheelchair Rugby World Cup, thereby qualifying for the semi-finals. The match was played at the Wollongong Entertainment Arena.
England scored a total of 12 tries in the encounter. Joe Coyd led the scoring with four tries, while Rob Hawkins added three. Mason Billington and Lewis King each scored two tries, and Jack Brown scored one.
Ireland led 14-0 and 20-4 in the first half, but England came back to go into the break with a 22-20 advantage. After the break, England scored 40 consecutive points before Ireland managed another try.
England are the reigning champions and have achieved a 100 per cent record in the group, having beaten Wales and the USA. They will face hosts Australia in the semi-finals on Tuesday at 08:45 GMT.
In the other section of the competition, France beat the Wheelaroos 69-34 to take top spot in their group. France will face Ireland on Tuesday at 06:15 GMT. France were runners-up in 2022 and are two-time winners of this tournament.
Scotland recorded their first victory at a Wheelchair Rugby World Cup by beating New Zealand 62-18, with Calum Davidson scoring four tries. Wales defeated the USA 92-18, with John Berriman scoring four tries, and Fionn McCabe and Jonathan Gill each scoring three.
