England have competed seven times in the World Cup; in 1975, 1995, 2000, 2008, 2013, 2017 and 2021. They have never won the competition, though finished runners-up three times to Australia; in 1975, 1995 and 2017. In every other year, Great Britain have represented England.
Results World Cup RecordYearRoundPositionWinDrawLoss 1954Competed as Great Britain 1957 1960 1968 1970 1972 1975Final2nd out of 59522 1977Competed as Great Britain1985-881989-92 1995Final2nd out of 105401 2000Semi-final4th out of 165302 2008Semi-final3rd out of 104103 2013Semi-final3rd out of 145302 2017Final2nd out of 146402 2021Semi-final3rd out of 165401 2025TotalRunners upx33420212 England's World Cup recordFirst match England 20–2 (16 March 1975; Leeds, England)Biggest win England 94–4 (29 October 2022; Sheffield, England)Biggest defeat 52–4 England (2 November 2008; Melbourne, Australia)Best resultRunners up in 1975, 1996 and 2017Worst resultSemi-final in 2000, 2008, 2013 and 2021
Tournaments YearRoundScoreOpponents Venue1975Group Stage20-2Headingley, Leeds7-12Lang Park, Brisbane17-17Carlaw Park, Auckland10-10Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney22-16Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington48-2Toulouse27-12Odsal, Bradford16-13Central Park, WiganFinal0-25Headingley, Leeds1995Group Stage20-16Wembley Stadium46-0Central Park, Wigan46-0Headingley, LeedsSemi Final25-10Old Trafford, ManchesterFinal8-16Wembley Stadium, London2000Group Stage2-22Twickenham Stadium, London76-4Knowsley Road, St Helens66-0Headingley, LeedsQuarter Final26-16Headingley, LeedsSemi Final6-49Reebok Stadium, Bolton2008Group Stage32-22Willows Sports Complex, Townsville4-52Docklands Stadium, Melbourne24-36Newcastle International Sports Centre, NewcastleSemi Final22-32Lang Park, Brisbane2013Group Stage20-28Millennium Stadium, Cardiff42-0John Smiths Stadium, Huddersfield34-12KC Stadium, HullQuarter Final34-6DW Stadium, WiganSemi Final18-20Wembley Stadium, London2017Group Stage 4-18 Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne 29-10 Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney 36–6 Perth Rectangular Stadium, Perth Quarter Final 36-6 Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne Semi Final 20 -18 Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland Final0–6Lang Park, Brisbane2021Group Stage 66-6 St James’ Park, Newcastle 42-18 University of Bolton Stadium, Bolton 94-4 Bramall Lane, Sheffield Quarter Final 46-6 DW Stadium, Wigan Semi Final 26-27AET (g.p.) Emirates Stadium, London
Players records
Most appearances at World Cups RankPlayerMatchesWorld Cups1Chris Hill152013, 2017, 2021 2Kallum Watkins132013, 2017, 2021 James Graham132008, 2013, 2017 3Ryan Hall122013, 2017, 2021 Tom Burgess122013, 2017, 2021 James Roby122008, 2013, 2017
Most tries at World Cups RankPlayerTriesWorld Cups1Ryan Hall142013, 2017, 2021 2Dom Young92021 3Tommy Makinson72021 Jermaine McGillvary72017Kallum Watkins72013, 2017, 2021Jamie Peacock72000, 2008Keith Fielding71975
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