England Secures 2-0 Wheelchair Ashes Series Win Over Australia with Last-Minute Try

England secured a 2-0 series victory over Australia in the Wheelchair Rugby League Ashes on the Gold Coast, with Joe Coyd scoring a decisive try two minutes before the end of the second Test. Despite Australia's strong start and a 30-18 halftime lead, England mounted a remarkable second-half comeback, highlighted by Jack Brown's impressive performance and Lewis King's hat-trick. The match was closely contested, with Australia leveling the score at 42-42 before a final assist from Mason Billington set up Coyd's winning try. Australia's Bayley McKenna stood out with two tries and seven goals, accumulating 22 points, while Rob Hawkins was named player of the series for his five tries across both Tests. The close competition underscores Australia's rapid development as they prepare to host the 2026 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup, challenging the traditional dominance of England and France in the sport. Overall, the thrilling series showcased growing competitiveness in wheelchair rugby league ahead of the upcoming World Cup.