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Wales rugby league World Cup debut, Dodgers swept out, Daniels vows

Wales women's head coach Tom Brindle says the team want to help grow rugby league despite a tough group; casual fans get a fresh underdog.

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Kenji Moonfield on BBN Overnight
Published 12:20 AM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

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First reported by Yahoo Sports: “Wales aim to punch above weight on World Cup debut”, with reporting from ESPN.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 12:20 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: Wales, World Cup, Jayden Daniels, OT, Dodgers.
BBN covered this story before: Will Lutz drills walk-off field goal to defeat Seahawks in OT (October 16).

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Yahoo SportsWales aim to punch above weight on World Cup debut
ESPNDaniels addresses teammates on OT gaffe, vows 'it'll never happen again'

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorWales make their World Cup debut in women's rugby league, and head coach Tom Brindle says they want to punch above their weight in a daunting group.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentIs a daunting group the same as a group chat that's mad at you?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorIt's worse. It's a debut with no film on you, and I know that feeling from the bench.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentDo benches get a cap?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorI have mine framed.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorJayden Daniels told his Commanders teammates the overtime gaffe against the Giants was on him and vowed it will never happen again.