RFC Verdict
England defeated Australia by 33 points, 48–15.
| Winner | England |
|---|---|
| Margin | 33 |
| Verified score | 48–15 |
WXV 2026
Full Time
🏴
ENG
England
48–15
🇦🇺
AUS
Australia
DateSeptember 12, 2026
VenueCorPacq Stadium, Manchester, England
RFC INTELLIGENCE ENGINE 2.0
DATA-BACKEDMatch Intelligence
Verified rugby data, translated into context.
Inside the Numbers
63 total points were scored.
England scored 76% of the match points.
The total was 4.0 points below the competition average of 67.0.
| Total points | 63 |
|---|---|
| Margin | 33 |
Form Guide
England: D W
Australia: L L
| Window | Latest five completed matches in this competition |
|---|---|
| Key | W win, D draw, L loss |
Records & Milestones
This was the highest-scoring recorded meeting between these teams.
This matched the closest recorded finish between these teams.
RFC currently has 2 completed meetings between these teams available in this dataset.
| Recorded meetings | 2 |
|---|---|
| Scope | All synchronized RFC competitions |
Key Battle
England’s attack (37.0 points per match) against Australia’s defence (38.5 conceded per match) is the clearest data-backed matchup.
| England points for | 37 |
|---|---|
| England points against | 20.5 |
| Australia points for | 20.5 |
| Australia points against | 38.5 |
What This Means
England is now 1-1-0 in this competition.
Australia is now 0-0-2 in this competition and on a 2-match losing run.
| Scope | Current competition record after this result |
|---|
What’s Next
England next faces New Zealand — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 9:00 AM.
Australia next faces Scotland — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 10:10 AM.
| Source | Verified competition schedule |
|---|
RFC Match Insight
This is the closest meeting between these teams currently available in this dataset.
- Definition
- Closest meeting
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: England vs Australia
- Method
- Identifies whether the current result matches the smallest recorded margin.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-09-21 08:40:33 UTC
Data used
| Current Margin | 33 |
|---|---|
| Smallest Recorded Margin | 33 |
| Meetings | 2 |
England has won the last 2 recorded meetings.
- Definition
- Head-to-head streak
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: England vs Australia
- Method
- Counts consecutive wins by the current series leader.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-09-21 08:40:33 UTC
Data used
| Team | England |
|---|---|
| Consecutive Wins | 2 |
RFC currently has 2 completed meetings between England and Australia available in this dataset.
- Definition
- Recorded meetings
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: England vs Australia
- Method
- Counts completed meetings between two teams.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-09-21 08:40:33 UTC
Data used
| Meetings | 2 |
|---|---|
| Home Team | England |
| Away Team | Australia |
Their recorded meetings average 58.5 combined points.
- Definition
- Meeting scoring average
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: England vs Australia
- Method
- Calculates average combined points across recorded meetings.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-09-21 08:40:33 UTC
Data used
| Combined Points | 117 |
|---|---|
| Meetings | 2 |
| Average | 58.5 |
RFC Match Centre
Full TimeMatch Details
DateSeptember 12, 2026Match date
VenueCorPacq Stadium, Manchester, EnglandMatch venue
StatusFull TimeFinal whistle
The officiating team
5 officialsMatch Officials
RefereeAurelie GroizeleauLead match official
Assistant Referee 1Robbie Jenkinson
Assistant Referee 2Alexandra Ferre
TV Match OfficialAled Griffiths
Foul Play Review Officer (FPRO)Finlay Brown
England
Starting XV
- –John MitchellHead Coach
- 1Mackenzie CarsonProp
- 2May CampbellHooker
- 3Sarah BernProp
- 4Delaney BurnsLock
- 5
- 6Abi BurtonFlanker
- 7Sadia KabeyaFlanker
- 8Maddie FeaunatiNumber 8
- 9Natasha HuntScrum Half
- 10Holly AitchisonFly Half
- 11
- 12Tatyana HeardCentre
- 13Megan JonesCentre
- 14Mia VennerWing
- 15Ellie KildunneFull Back
Replacements
- 16Bryony FieldReplacement
- 17Hannah BottermanReplacement
- 18Maud MuirReplacement
- 19Morwenna TallingReplacement
- 20Marlie PackerReplacement
- 21Lucy PackerReplacement
- 22Zoe HarrisonReplacement
- 23Helena RowlandReplacement
Australia
Starting XV
- –Tim WalshHead Coach
- 1Brianna HoyProp
- 2Brittany MerloHooker
- 3Faliki PohivaProp
- 4Kaitlan LeaneyLock
- 5Michaela LeonardLock
- 6Pia TapsellFlanker
- 7Lily BoneFlanker
- 8Siokapesi PaluNumber 8
- 9Samantha WoodScrum Half
- 10Waiaria EllisFly Half
- 11Desiree MillerWing
- 12Faitala MolekaCentre
- 13Georgina FriedrichsCentre
- 14Amelia WhitakerWing
- 15Caitlyn HalseFull Back
Replacements
- 16Tania NadenReplacement
- 17Allana SikimetiReplacement
- 18Eva KarpaniReplacement
- 19Jemma BemroseReplacement
- 20Piper DuckReplacement
- 21Emily ChancellorReplacement
- 22Tia HindsReplacement
- 23Cecilia SmithReplacement
5′
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Penalty0–3
Samantha WoodAustralia13′
🟨
Yellow Card0–3
Samantha WoodAustralia19′
🏉
Try5–3
Abi BurtonEngland20′
◆
Missed Conversion5–3
Holly AitchisonEngland32′
🏉
Try5–8
Faliki PohivaAustralia33′
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Conversion5–10
Samantha WoodAustralia33′
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Replacement On - Removed for HIA5–10
Emily ChancellorAustralia33′
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Replacement Off - Removed for HIA5–10
Lily BoneAustralia81′
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Replacement On - Injury Replacement5–10
Emily ChancellorAustralia81′
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Replacement Off - Injury Replacement5–10
Lily BoneAustralia47′
🏉
Try10–10
May CampbellEngland48′
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Conversion12–10
Holly AitchisonEngland52′
🏉
Try17–10
Megan JonesEngland52′
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Missed Conversion17–10
Holly AitchisonEngland55′
🏉
Try22–10
Bryony FieldEngland56′
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Missed Conversion22–10
Holly AitchisonEngland58′
🏉
Try27–10
Mia VennerEngland58′
🟨
Yellow Card27–10
Eva KarpaniAustralia58′
◆
Missed Conversion27–10
Zoe HarrisonEngland61′
🏉
Try32–10
Sadia KabeyaEngland62′
◆
Conversion34–10
Zoe HarrisonEngland67′
🏉
Try39–10
Lucy PackerEngland68′
◆
Conversion41–10
Zoe HarrisonEngland74′
🏉
Try41–15
Eva KarpaniAustralia75′
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Missed Conversion41–15
Samantha WoodAustralia78′
🏉
Try46–15
Claudia Moloney MacdonaldEngland78′
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Conversion48–15
Zoe HarrisonEnglandEnglandAnimated Team ComparisonAustralia
OverviewTeam comparison
Points
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ENGAUS
Tries
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KickingTeam comparison
Conversions
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DisciplineTeam comparison
Yellow Cards
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England
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Australia
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Meetings currently recorded by RFC
2Meetings
2England wins
0Draws
0Australia wins
Recent meetings
EnglandSeptember 12, 2026 · WXV 2026 · CorPacq Stadium, Manchester, England
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47 – 7Australia