England to host France

By Editor
April 27 2015

England will kick-start their preparations for the autumn international series with a game against France at Leigh Sports Village on Saturday October 24 (2.00pm)

The match will give fans an opportunity to see the England squad take on France for the first time since their victory over them in the Rugby League World Cup quarter-final in 2013.

England coach Steve McNamara will be looking to get the best out of his players before the three-game series against New Zealand starts in Hull on Sunday November 1 at the KC Stadium.

“Games like these are extremely important and give us the opportunity to go through our plans before meeting New Zealand,” said McNamara.

“Playing the French has a special place in my heart as they were the first side I faced when I was appointed England coach back in 2010 which was also at Leigh Sports Village so this will bring back some memories for me.

“We won’t be treating this as a friendly. France are a strong side and have some very talented players competing in Super League on a weekly basis so the squad will be looking to impress ahead of that first game against the Kiwis.”

Tickets for England v France at Leigh Sports Village on Saturday October 24 (2.00pm) cost from as little as £10 for adults, £5 for concessions and £22.50 for a family ticket. Please visit www.rugbyleaguetickets.co.uk or call the Rugby League Ticket Hotline on 0844 856 1113.

The England vs New Zealand autumn international series kicks off at the KC Stadium in Hull on Sunday November 1 (5.00pm) before attention turns to the former Olympic Stadium at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London on Saturday November 7 (2.30pm). The series concludes at the DW Stadium, Wigan on Saturday November 14 (1.00pm).

Tickets to autumn international series cost from £22 for adults and £10 for concessions per game.  A three-match package costing just £45 for adults and £22.50 for concessions is also available. To purchase tickets please visit www.rugbyleaguetickets.co.uk or call the Rugby League Ticket Hotline on 0844 856 1113.