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England beat Australia 45-22 as Wallabies suffer another heavy defeat
England beat Australia 45-22 at Twickenham, scoring seven tries in a one-sided match.
Australia’s only first-half try came from Max Jorgensen’s interception, leaving the Wallabies nine points behind at the break despite England’s control.
England pulled further ahead after halftime, and the Wallabies managed only two more tries.
Australia have lost three straight matches by big scores, after earlier defeats by New Zealand.
The result raises concern about the team’s form ahead of next year’s Rugby World Cup, which Australia will host.
Coach Les Kiss said he was disappointed and frustrated with the performance.
The Wallabies face Scotland at Murrayfield next, with their scrum seen as a possible strength against Scotland’s set-piece struggles.
England beat Australia 45-22 at Twickenham, scoring seven tries in a one-sided match.
The Wallabies trailed 19-10 at half-time after Max Jorgensen scored an intercept try.
England went 38-10 ahead within 15 minutes of the second half.
The defeat was Australia’s third straight loss by a large margin.
The result deepened concerns about the Wallabies ahead of their next Test against Scotland.
- Who
- England and Australia’s Wallabies played.
- What
- England won 45-22, scoring seven tries.
- When
- Sunday, November 8, 2026.
- Where
- Twickenham, London; BBC Sport identified the venue as Allianz Stadium.
- Why
- England dominated, while the Wallabies struggled to contain their attack and were repeatedly described as listless or insipid.
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Max Jorgensen intercepted a pass and scored Australia’s first try, leaving the Wallabies trailing 19-10.
England extended its lead to 38-10.
England beat Australia 45-22.
- Final score
- England 45, Australia 22
- England tries
- 7
- Half-time score
- England 19, Australia 10
- Venue
- Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
- Next Test
- Wallabies against Scotland
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