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Updated 05/10/2026, 11:21:07 UTC

Connor is drawing attention across 2 news outlets right now. The reports below are the current coverage, newest first.

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Connor out, Lewis in - England's World Cup squad confirmed

Leeds Rhinos half-back Jake Connor is left out of England's Rugby League World Cup squad, with Hull KR's Mikey Lewis beating him to a place.

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McDermott explains Connor exclusion and England's World Cup game plan

Brian McDermott has consistently talked about England having a "point of difference" in the Rugby League World Cup but eyebrows were raised when the head coach opted to leave Jake Connor out of the squad again.

SportsBBC Sport2h ago

Connor out, Lewis in as England name World Cup squad

Leeds Rhinos half-back Jake Connor is left out of England's Rugby League World Cup squad, with Hull KR's Mikey Lewis beating him to a place.

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