The Rugby League World Cup in 2013 will follow a similar pattern to the Union one in 2007 as games are shared around England, Wales, France and Ireland. The joint hosts are England and Wales. Matches will be played in 18 different stadiums, with those hosting the semi's and final to be announced in 2012, though the strong favourite for the final is Old Trafford which would … [Read more...]
England Youth Squad V France
The England Youth side are playing their French counterparts in the first of a two-Test series at Grattan Stadium, Bradford, on Friday April 22 Kick-off 14:30. England Youth are coached by Dave Elliott who said: (quote) I am hoping the Academy success against Australia will be a catalyst for these younger guys. They have seen what can be achieved with hard work. The Academy … [Read more...]
Wales into 2011 Four Nations – France 11-12 Wales
Away in Albi, France and in front of a near full house Wales had one of the biggest wins in their history as they turned over the favourites France to win the European Cup. France had the better of the first period and went into half time with a narrow 4-0 lead thanks to a try from Quentin Nauroy on 17 minutes, as Munoz missed the conversion attempt. The second period and the … [Read more...]
Wales win to set up decider with France – Wales 31-30 Ireland
Wales and France meet in Albi France next Saturday in a winner takes all match for the Alitalia European Cup and a place in the 2011 Four Nations tournament to take on England, Australia and New Zealand. This is after Wales edged a 31-30 win over Ireland in a nail bighting match at The Gnoll in Neath on Sunday. Wales took the lead on four minutes when Mark Lennon scored in the … [Read more...]
England Wheelchair squad to play France in Cahors 16 October 2010
The England Wheelchair Rugby League squad received their representative shirts from Paul Sculthorpe in preparation for their Test Match against France in Cahors on Saturday 16 October. The squad comprising three players from Wigan, two from Halifax and one player each from Wolverhampton Rhinos and Bury Jigsaw met up for a training camp in Leigh on Sunday as part of their … [Read more...]