The 2010 Rugby League European Cup, known as the Alitalia European Cup for sponsorship purposes,[1] is a rugby league football tournament. Three of the competing teams participated in the 2009 Rugby League European Cup, with France also being included in the tournament after competing in the 2009 Four Nations. The winner of the competition, Wales, competed in the 2011 Four Nations tournament.[2]
| 2010 Rugby League European Cup | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Number of teams | 4 |
| Winner |  Wales |
| Matches played | 6 |
| Attendance | 35,687 (5,948 per match) |
| Top scorer |   Gregg McNally (30) |
| Top try scorer | Rhys Williams (5) |
< 2009 2012 > | |
Squads
editFrance
editpreliminary squad:[3]
- Coach:
Bobbie Goulding
Ireland
edit30 Man Squad
- Coach: Andy Kelly
Scotland
editPreliminary Squad[4]
- Coach: Steve McCormack
Wales
edit48 Man Squad:[5]
- Coach:
Iestyn Harris
Standings
edit| Team | Played | Won | Drew | Lost | For | Against | Diff | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wales |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 63 | +40 | 6 |
 France |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 95 | 48 | +47 | 4 |
 Scotland |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 76 | 108 | -32 | 2 |
| Ireland |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 76 | 131 | -55 | 0 |
Pre-tournament matches
editWales announced that they would be playing two friendly warm-up matches against Italy at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham on 3 and 6 October in preparation for the European Cup.[6] However the first match was cancelled due to a waterlogged pitch, making it a one-off match.[7]
Wales vs Italy
edit6 October 2010
19:30 |
| Wales
|
6–13 |  Italy
|
|---|---|---|
| Try: Gareth Thomas Goal: Lewis Reece (1/1) |
Report |
Tries: Christophe Caligari Ben Falcone Goals: Josh Mantellato (2/2) Field Goal: Ben Stewart |
Fixtures
editRound 1
edit9 October 2010
|
| France
|
58–24 | Ireland
|
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Olivier Elima (4), Rémi Casty, Teddy Sadaoui, Cyril Stacul, Tony Gigot, Andrew Bentley, Jason Baitieri Goals: Maxime Grésèque (4), Nicolas Munoz (5) |
Report |
Tries: John Gillam (2), Sean Hesketh, Jamie O'Callaghan, Greg McNally Goals: Greg McNally, Liam Finn |
Parc des Sports, Avignon, France
Attendance: 14,522 Referee: Phil Bentham (England) Player of the Match: Rémi Casty |
10 October 2010
|
| Scotland
|
22–60 | Wales
|
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Ben Fisher (2), Andrew Henderson (2) | Report |
Tries: Rhys Williams (3), Elliot Kear (3), Gareth Thomas, Mark Lennon, Lloyd White, Jacob Emmitt, Jordan James Goals: Lee Briers (8) |
Round 2
edit16 October 2010
|
| France
|
26–12 | Scotland
|
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Frédéric Vaccari, Tony Gigot, Sébastien Martins, Mickaël Simon, Kane Bentley Goals: T Munoz (3) |
Report |
Tries: Alex Szostack, Sam Barlow Goals: T Danny Brough (2) |
Teams:[9]
FRANCE: 1. William Barthau, 2. Frédéric Vaccari, 3. Jean-Philippe Baile, 4. Teddy Sadaoui, 5. Cyril Stacul, 6. Tony Gigot, 7. Nicolas Munoz, 8. Mickaël Simon, 9. Kane Bentley, 10. Rémi Casty, 11. Olivier Elima, 12. Julien Touxagas, 13. Jason Baitieri. Subs: 14. Andrew Bentley, 15. Mathieu Griffi, 16. Sébastien Martins, 17. Romaric Bemba.
SCOTLAND: 1 Lee Paterson, 2. Dave Arnot, 3. Joe Wardle, 4. Kevin Henderson, 5. Jon Steel, 6. Brendan Lindsay, 7. Danny Brough, 8. Oliver Wilkes, 9. Ben Fisher, 10, Mitch Stringer, 11. Alex Szostak, 12. Sam Barlow, 13. Dale Ferguson. Subs: 14. Andrew Henderson, 15. Paddy Coupar, 16. Neil Lowe, 17. Jack Howieson.
17 October 2010
|
| Wales
|
31–30 | Ireland
|
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Lennon (2), Webster, Williams (2), Roets Goals: White (3) Drop-goal: Briers. |
Report |
Tries: Bergin, McNally (2), Boyle, Ambler Goals: McNally (5) |
The Gnoll, Neath, Wales
Attendance: 2,165 Referee: Thierry Alibert (France) Player of the Match: Gregg McNally[10] |
Round 3
edit23 October 2010
|
| France
|
11–12 | Wales
|
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Nauroy, Sadaoui Goals: Munoz (1/2) Drop goals: Gigot |
Report |
Tries: Williams, Thomas Goals: White (2/3) |
- Wales are Champions and will play in the 2011 Four Nations.
24 October 2010
|
| Ireland
|
22–42 | Scotland
|
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Gillam (5, 65) Grix (15), Finn (38) Goals:McNally (3/4) |
Report |
Tries: Fisher, K.Henderson, A.Henderson, Ferguson 2, Carter, Stringer, Wardle Goals:Patterson (5/8) |
Tallaght Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
Attendance: 1,063 Referee: Thierry Alibert (France) Player of the Match: Dale Ferguson |
References
edit- ^ RLEF (30 July 2010). "EUROPEAN CUP BRINGS BIG NAME SPONSOR ON BOARD". Rugby League European Federation. Archived from the original on 5 November 2011. Retrieved 30 July 2010.
- ^ "Rleague". Retrieved 26 October 2009.
- ^ "France name Alitalia European Cup squad". rleague.com. Retrieved 15 November 2011.
- ^ "Brough returns to Scotland squad". Sporting Life. Retrieved 15 November 2011.
- ^ "Wales release 48-man training squad". rleague.com. Retrieved 15 November 2011.
- ^ "Wales plan autumn Test schedule". BBC News. 26 July 2010. Archived from the original on 30 July 2010. Retrieved 31 July 2010.
- ^ "Wales clash rained off"[dead link] UKPA (4 October 2010)
- ^ Black, Gareth (18 October 2010). "France 26 – 12 Scotland: French end Scots interest in Euro Cup". The Scotsman. UK: Johnston Press Digital Publishing. Retrieved 18 October 2010.
- ^ Willacy, Gavin (17 October 2010). "Rugby League: France 26 – 12 Scotland". Scotland on Sunday. UK: Johnston Press Digital Publishing. Retrieved 18 October 2010.
- ^ Press Association (17 October 2010). "Lee Briers steers Wales past Ireland to European Cup finale in France". The Guardian. UK. Retrieved 18 October 2010.