McDermott blames ‘harsh’ Rugby League World Cup format as exit looms

‘You’ve got to hit the ground running, which we didn’t do’ Coach bemoans 10-team structure and Tonga defeat Brian McDermott has conceded England’s hopes of reaching the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals may already be over, the head coach blaming the tournament’s “harsh” format and their opening loss to Tonga. The Wor