- Semi-final: England 26-27 Samoa (golden point)
- Handling errors in extra time give Crichton key chance
Stephen Crichton’s golden-point drop goal ensured Samoa ended England’s chances of winning the Rugby League World Cup in one of the most incredible semi-finals the tournament has ever seen.
The hosts looked to be heading out in normal time after Crichton’s intercept gave Samoa a six-point lead with two minutes remaining. However, Herbie Farnworth’s try and Tommy Makinson’s conversion levelled the scores at 26-26, sending the game to extra time and raising hopes England could reach the final once again.
