Rugby League World Cup Final: Rugby Union world reacts to epic final

Jonny Wilkinson

@JonnyWilkinson

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Absolute respect @England_RL 4 incredible WC campaign. A privilege 2 follow. Inspired by thought of how good this team could be by next one!

Matt Giteau 🇦🇺

@giteau_rugby

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If Australia don’t win this I’ll sing ‘God Save the Queen’ in an England shirt & post it.. 🇦🇺🏆 #RLWC2017

Matt Giteau 🇦🇺

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Phew... 😅 #NeverSayingThatAgain

Will Greenwood

@WillGreenwood

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The man @boydcordner is insane... what a player for @Kangaroos - all over @England_RL for every second of this game..

Will Greenwood

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Lads - you were epic!! Absolutely epic. Be proud. However tough it is right now. Be proud. Walk tall. The man in the mirror will say “you gave everything” - all you can ask for in life. @England_RL

Austin Healey

@IamAustinHealey

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I did physics at school can someone explain how that went forward?

For Rucks Sake

@RucksSake

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So so close, england showed everything except accuracy. Fantastic heart and physicality all game. A real missed opportunity.

Telegraph Rugby

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England beaten 6-0 in Rugby League World Cup final by Australia. WHAT. A. GAME! telegraph.co.uk/rugby-league/2…

Neil Fissler

@neilfissler

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Very easy to see League players are so coveted as defence coaches in union. Incredible work rate #RLWC2017

Jonny Wilkinson

@JonnyWilkinson

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Hugely excited for @England_RL in tomorrow's World Cup final. Individually & as a team you've been immense. Finish in style!

Sonja McLaughlan

@Sonjamclaughlan

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Talk about fine margins in sport. That was some tap tackle #RugbyLeagueWorldCup

Tamara Taylor

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Absolute 💔 for @SamBurgess8 and the @England_RL boys today. I feel your pain boys #RLWC2017 #rugby

BBC Sport

@BBCSport

'We wanted to go one step further but it wasn't to be.' #RLWC2017 #bbcrl

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Rachael Burford

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Intense finish to the @RLWC2017 final if you need to understand what emptying the tank means watch it! Unlucky @EnglandRL fought to the death. #RLWC2017Final

Rachael Burford

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Intense finish to the @RLWC2017 final if you need to understand what emptying the tank means watch it! Unlucky @EnglandRL fought to the death. #RLWC2017Final