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Reggae Warriors qualify for World Cup!

Published:Saturday | November 17, 2018 | 12:00 AMRachid Parchment

Jamaica's Reggae Warriors have defeated the USA Hawks 16-10 to qualify for the Rugby League World Cup.

Led by tries from Joel Farrell and Jacob Ogden, the Romeo Monteith coached Reggae Warriors led the Hawks 16-10 at the half.

The second half saw them held their shape and nerve to produce a fine defensive display against the hosts to see the result out and make history.

The Rugby League World Cup takes place in England in 2021. The USA could still join Jamaica at the tournament but they must now advance from an intercontinental playoff with South Africa and the Cook Islands.