Combined Nationalities rugby league team

The Combined Nationalities rugby league team was originally created to play international fixture(s) against France during the 1950s. The team comprised European-based (or in the case of the United States players, European touring) non-French rugby league footballers.[1]

## Matches[edit]

### 1950s[edit]

During the 1950s, there was Combined Nationalities' 15-19 defeat by France during the 1953–54 season at Stade de Gerland, Lyon, on Sunday 3 January 1954.

#### Players[edit]

Notable players include;

* Billy Banks
* Lionel Cooper
* Gerry Helme
* Bob Lampshire right wing
* Tom McKinney
* Keith McLellan
* Bernard McNally
* Owen Phillips
* Willie Richardson hooker
* Leon Sellers right-centre
* Dave Valentine
* Giovanni Vigna
* Ernest Ward

### Combined Nations All Stars[edit]

In 2021 the concept was resurrected and an inauguration fixture was played between the, now-named, Combined Nations All Stars and England at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington on 25 Jun 2021, as part of England’s 2021 Rugby League World Cup preparation. The result was a victory for Combined Nations All Stars 26–24.

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Summary at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.