Tony Clubb was the highlight of an unconvincing win for England as he went in for a first-half hat-trick to spare England's blushes against Papua New Guinea in their final Four Nations game. The Harlequins centre's treble, plus two from Huddersfield's Luke Robinson, put England 24-0 up at half-time. But England failed to build on the lead and Makali Aizue and Menzie Yere … [Read more...]
England v Papua New Guinea Teams
England have made seven changes for the Four Nations match against Papua New Guinea in Auckland, with Harlequins centre Tony Clubb and Warrington prop Garreth Carvell makeing their first appearances of the tour. Whilst there are recalls for Ryan Hall of Leeds, Melbourne's Gareth Widdop and Huddersfield duo Kevin Brown and Darrell Griffin. Wigan skipper Sean O'Loughlin switches … [Read more...]
Unforced Errors Do For England – Australia 34-14 England
England were knocked out of the Four Nations tournament after a six-try defeat to Australia in Melbourne on Sunday. Though they did have some justification in feeling a couple of those should not have been with a knock-on in goal for one and a forward pass for another. Australia took the lead on 6 minutes thanks to sloppy defence allowing Luke Lewis to touch down and Cameron … [Read more...]
New Zealand destroy Papua New Guinea NZ 76-12 PNG
New Zealand top the Four Nations table after a simple win over an outclassed Papua New Guinea. New Zealand dominated the first half in Rotorua, running in eight tries to lead 46-0 at half time. The second period and the Kumuls managed two converted tries through Menzie Yere and Glen Nami, Tongia adding the extras. But New Zealand restored their control and three-quarters … [Read more...]
Australia v England Teams for 31 Oct
Australia coach Tim Sheens has selected an unchanged side for the game after the Kangaroos beat Papua New Guinea 42-0 last weekend. Second rower Anthony Watmough and centre Brent Tate have overcome groin and neck injuries while St George Illawarra pair Dean Young and Darius Boyd have been added to an extended bench. England will field three new caps against Australia in … [Read more...]