England's wheelchair rugby league team has secured back-to-back World Cup titles, defeating France 50-38 in Australia. The victory marks their second consecutive triumph, following their win against France in 2022.
The team's success was reportedly influenced by a unique 'lifeguards and sharks' philosophy. This analogy, developed after a surfing trip, encouraged an attacking mindset rather than a defensive one, according to head coach Tom Coyd.
England star Jack Brown, who has participated in all five Wheelchair Rugby League World Cups, scored a hat-trick and the try of the tournament. Brown, now a three-time world champion, described the sport as continually surprising him.