2011 European Shield

The competition reverted to a three-team format in 2011, with most of the nations from the 2010 competition taking part in qualifying for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup. Two new teams, Malta and Norway were promoted to the competition having contested the European Bowl in 2010. Germany claimed their first Shield triumph by virtue of points difference after all teams recorded one win.

2011 European Shield

Duration	2 Rounds
Number of teams	3
Winners	Germany
Runners-up	Malta

Results

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2011-07-09

Norway	32-28	Germany
Tries: Ingebrigsten (2), N. Haigh, Schmidt, Mellor, L. Haigh Goals: Meldalen (3), Elgheim	(Report)	Tries: Schoengen, Ayachi, Szehofner, Hoggins, N. Keinhorst Goals: K. Keinhorst (3)

Bislett Stadion, Oslo

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2011-07-23

Germany	36-12	Malta
'Tries: J. Keinhorst (4), Stocks, Isaak Goals: K. Keinhorst (6)	(Report)	Tries: Sammut, Parker Goals: Marzella (2)

Hochspeyer

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2011-09-02

Malta	64-24	Norway
Tries: Sammut (4), Gilmour (3), Bartlett (2), Criminale, Pavanello Goals: Sammut (10)	(Report)	Tries: Mellor (2), Meldalen (2), Elgheim Goals: Meldalen (2)

FC Melita, Pembroke

Standings

Team	Played	Won	Drew	Lost	For	Against	Difference	Points
Germany	2	1	0	1	64	44	20	2
Malta	2	1	0	1	76	60	16	2
Norway	2	1	0	1	56	92	-36	2