The long goodbye: England taking their time to leave Rugby League World Cup

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According to the Guardian, following the early exit of the England men's rugby league team from the 2026 World Cup, the squad has moved from Wollongong to Sydney, but their return home has been delayed. While the England women's team left Australia immediately after their elimination, some men's players will not return home until Friday, a week after their tournament ended. Head coach Brian McDermott described the camp as positive despite the group-stage exit. Meanwhile, coaching staff and welfare managers are working to support players who had limited playing time or are struggling emotionally. The players have spent their remaining time enjoying the beaches of Wollongong and relaxing before their eventual departure.