European Group A History 1969-2018

The top competition for RL in Europe is outlined below, going back to 1969-70 season. It been somewhat haphazard in execution and as to which nations are involved. England were always involved until 2004 and they put up a B side (Knights) in 2012 but recently not involved. There seems to be an idea that England's attendance won't help England (need to play stronger opponents) nor the other participants (getting beaten every time).

Below is the history I put together. 2019 was abandoned due to WC qualifiers which is a shame as it only involves each team playing three games.

EUROPEAN CUP (A)
YEAR	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th
69/70	England	France	Wales
1975	England	Wales	France
1977	France	Wales	England
1978	England	Wales	France
1979	England	France	Wales
1980	England	France	Wales
1981	France	England	Wales
1995	Wales	England	France
1996	England	Wales	France
2003	England	France	Wales	Ireland	Scotland	Russia
2004	England	Ireland	France	Wales	Scotland	Russia
2005	France	Wales	Ireland	Scotland	Russia	Georgia
2009	Wales	Scotland	Lebanon	Italy	Ireland	Serbia
2010	Wales	France	Scotland	Ireland
2012	England*	Ireland	Scotland
2014	Scotland	France	Ireland	Wales
2015	Wales	France	Ireland	Scotland
2018	France	Wales	Ireland	Scotland

As for the 2018 games, a brief summary is found here. The comp is so low key, I did follow the results but didn't even notice I had missed covering them here.
To see the standings of the 1935 to 1956 competitions, just click here.