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...]
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 Struggle to win – Wales 12-48 England
Sam Tomkins had a hat-trick on his début which was one of the few plus points as England made hard work of beating Wales in their Four Nations warm-up match. Bradfords Craig Kopzcak gave Wales the lead before Tomkins (2), Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook and Sam Burgess all scored to go in at 6-20 at half-time. The second period and Ian Watson scored Waleses second before Tom … [Read more...]
Wales V England RL Sat 17 October
Here is the 20-man England squad for the Gillette Fusion International against Wales at The Brewery Field, Bridgend on Saturday 17 October KO: 18:15, SkySports 3. Chris Bridge (Warrington Wolves, Waterhead) Tom Briscoe (Hull FC, Featherstone Lions) Sam Burgess (Bradford Bulls, Dewsbury Moor) Garreth Carvell (Warrington Wolves, Stanningley) Tony Clubb (Harlequins, Greenwich … [Read more...]