England 45–22 Australia: match report & highlights

Full-time: England 45 – 22 Australia

England dominated Australia in a commanding Nations Championship performance, establishing control early and refusing to relinquish it despite a spirited Wallabies comeback attempt. The hosts struck immediately through Jamie George, setting the tone for an energetic opening period. Though Australia clawed back points through the boot, England's forwards built relentless momentum, with Ollie Chessum and Joe Heyes crossing to establish a commanding halftime advantage. Jack van Poortvliet added another try before the interval to put England firmly in control.

The second half saw England accelerate their dominance as Australia struggled to contain the hosts' attacking threat. Henry Pollock proved a handful for the Wallabies defense, scoring twice in quick succession to extend England's lead. When Filipo Daugunu crossed for Australia, it briefly suggested a potential fightback, but England responded swiftly through their forwards. A yellow card for Angus Bell compounded Australia's troubles in the closing stages, and though Jeremy Williams touched down late, it proved mere consolation as Ben Spencer added the final word for England to seal a decisive victory.

Key moments

• 77' 77' Conversion: Fin Smith (England) — England 45 – 22 Australia
• 76' 76' Try: Ben Spencer (England) — England 43 – 22 Australia
• 75' 75' Conversion: Ben Donaldson (Australia) — England 38 – 22 Australia
• 74' 74' Try: Jeremy Williams (Australia) — England 38 – 20 Australia
• 62' 62' Try: Filipo Daugunu (Australia) — England 38 – 15 Australia
• 58' 58' Conversion: Fin Smith (England) — England 38 – 10 Australia
• 58' 58' Try: Henry Pollock (England) — England 36 – 10 Australia
• 56' 56' Try: Henry Pollock (England) — England 31 – 10 Australia
• 43' 43' Conversion: Fin Smith (England) — England 26 – 10 Australia
• 43' 43' Try: Jack van Poortvliet (England) — England 24 – 10 Australia
• 41' 41' Conversion: Ryan Lonergan (Australia) — England 19 – 10 Australia
• 40' 40' Try: Max Jorgensen (Australia) — England 19 – 8 Australia
• 34' 34' Conversion: Fin Smith (England) — England 19 – 3 Australia
• 33' 33' Try: Joe Heyes (England) — England 17 – 3 Australia
• 27' 27' Conversion: Fin Smith (England) — England 12 – 3 Australia
• 26' 26' Try: Ollie Chessum (England) — England 10 – 3 Australia
• 12' 12' Penalty: Ryan Lonergan (Australia) — England 5 – 3 Australia
• 8' 8' Try: Jamie George (England) — England 5 – 0 Australia

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