England will battle Australia in the Gillette Four Nations Final after the English upset World Champions New Zealand on the weekend. England flyers Tom Briscoe and Ryan Hall both scored tries in the corner with Hall once again showing why he is one of the best wingers in the world after another tremendous touchdown. New Zealand reeled England back with a try out wide to Jason Nightingale and with Benji Marshall’s conversion, the lead was only 8. But a long range break from Briscoe quickly led...

The international season is in full swing with the Gillette Four Nations getting underway in the United Kingdom over the weekend. Australia continued their recent domination of New Zealand with a 26-12 win in Warrington in a feisty affair which had Aussie coach Tim Sheens seething post match. "It is the same trouble we had in Newcastle, it is a Test match we understand that, but I am still trying to work out why we were penalised around the scrum," Sheens said. "We'll have to have an MRI...

The Czech Republic have won the 2011 Rugby League European Federation European Bowl with a 38-16 triumph away in Keskemet against a hugely impressive Hungary, who made their international debut. There was nothing between the sides in the first half, the Czech Republic’s ability to play out their sets and tenacity in defence when defending their own line the ultimate difference. Czech scrum half Victor Leeuw led the scoring honours with a hat trick but it was the pace and confidence of two-try...

The glittering career of Darren Lockyer came to an end over the weekend with the Australians sending the champion out the right way with a 30-8 win in the Gillette Four Nations final against England at Elland Road. England fought for everything they got and received a penalty try on half-time to impressive winger Ryan Hall. This was after Sam Thaiday touched down for the tourists. The second half saw the real Australian Kangaroos stand up and it would be how England reacted to the onslaught...