The 2014 European Cup was an international rugby league football tournament. The tournament took place in England, Wales, France, Ireland and Scotland between 17 October and 2 November. It was announced beforehand that the winner of the tournament would qualify for the 2016 Four Nations, and also that if Ireland or Wales won tournament, they will automatically qualify for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. France and Scotland had already qualified for that tournament.
Image: Scotland v Italy 2013 RLWC (Derwent Park 3)
Image: Tallaght Stadium Rugby League Ireland vs France
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Image: Wrexham FC
2016 Rugby League Four Nations
The 2016 Rugby League Four Nations tournament was the fifth staging of the Rugby League Four Nations tournament and was played in England in October and November. The series was contested by Australia, England, New Zealand and Scotland, who qualified for their first Four Nations by winning the 2014 European Cup. The final was played on 20 November, with Australia winning its third tournament, defeating New Zealand.
Australia celebrating winning the 2016 Four Nations
England vs Scotland in their first ever match against each other at the 2016 Four Nations
Australia celebrate beating the New Zealand at Anfield in the final.
Image: Anfield, 20 October 2012
