Australia send England tumbling out of the World Cup


  • Rugby
  • Sunday, 04 Oct 2015

Rugby Union - England v Australia - IRB Rugby World Cup 2015 Pool A - Twickenham Stadium, London, England - 3/10/15 England's players looks dejected Action Images via Reuters / Henry Browne

LONDON (Reuters) - Australia sent England tumbling into the Rugby World Cup abyss on Saturday when they demolished the hosts 33-13 at Twickenham to ensure the 2003 champions would take no further part in their own tournament after the pool stage.

Flyhalf Bernard Foley did most to break English hearts by racking up 28 points, including two sparkling tries, as Australia booked a place in the quarter-finals and took Wales through with them from Pool A.

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