Former cricket star Courtney Winfield-Hill scored a rugby league hat-trick as England opened their World Cup campaign with a 72-4 win against Brazil before a record crowd at Headingley Stadium.
The Australian-born playmaker, who played cricket for Queensland Fire and Brisbane Heat, earned player of the match honours for England after crossing for back-to-back first half tries and scoring just before halftime.
The 35-year-old Leeds Rhinos captain and halfback, who played for Sydney Roosters in the 2020 NRL Nines, is married to English cricketer Lauren Winfield and qualifies for her...