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England's travel schedule like Steve Martin comedy - McDermott

England were left exhausted before the start of their Rugby League World Cup campaign because of a travel schedule straight out of Planes, Trains and Automobiles, head coach Brian McDermott says.

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Originally reported by BBC Sport
England's travel schedule like Steve Martin comedy - McDermott
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McDermott. England: What Happened

BBC Sport reported on Thursday, October 22, 2026 in a story involving McDermott. England, Rugby League World Cup, Steve Martin. Here is how the report opens:

England were left exhausted before the start of their Rugby League World Cup campaign because of a travel schedule straight out of Planes, Trains and Automobiles, head coach Brian McDermott says.

— BBC Sport
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It is one of many Rugby stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Rugby League World Cup and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: England's travel schedule like Steve Martin comedy - McDermott
  • Who’s involved: McDermott. England, Rugby League World Cup, Steve Martin and Brian McDermott
  • League: Rugby
  • First reported: Thursday, October 22, 2026 by BBC Sport

Background: Rugby League World Cup

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The Rugby League World Cup is an international rugby league competition contested by senior men's national teams who each represent member nations of the International Rugby League who run and administer the tournament.

The tournament has been held with varying frequencies and formats throughout history, however is currently played every four years with a group and knockout structure in line with most other major sports competitions.

Text from Wikipedia’s Rugby League World Cup article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What’s Next for McDermott. England

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with McDermott. England?

England were left exhausted before the start of their Rugby League World Cup campaign because of a travel schedule straight out of Planes, Trains and Automobiles, head coach Brian McDermott says. BBC Sport reported the story on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Who reported this RUG story?

BBC Sport first reported it on Thursday, October 22, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Rugby news.

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