Hanley and Savala added to England performance squad ahead of Rugby League World Cup

England head coach Brian McDermott has added Leigh Leopards centre Umyla Hanley and Sydney Roosters halfback Hugo Savala to his performance squad ahead of the Rugby League World Cup this autumn.

Hanley, who was named in the Super League Dream Team in 2025, has impressed for the Leopards since returning from injury in May scoring six tries and providing 10 try-assists with Leigh winning nine of the 12 games he has featured in.