| 2011 Autumn International Series | |
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| Number of teams | 3 |
| Host countries | France Ireland Scotland |
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The 2011 Autumn International Series was a series of three test matches played between France, Ireland and Scotland in 2011. It was a similar format to the Rugby League European Cup which was to next be held in 2012. The series included the first test match between Ireland and Scotland since the two teams gained test status.[1]
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| Team | Coach | Captain | RLIF Rank |
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| France | Bobbie Goulding | Olivier Elima | 5 |
| Ireland | Mark Aston | Scott Grix | 11 |
| Scotland | Steve McCormack | Ian Henderson | 10 |
| 16 October 2011 2:00pm (BST) |
Scotland | 26–6 | Ireland | Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland[1] |
| Tries: Scott (2), Hurst, J. Barlow, Coupar Goals: Hurst (1/2), Scott (2/3) |
report | Tries: Finn Goals: Finn (1/1) |
| 29 October 2011 3:00pm (BST) |
France | 46–10 | Scotland | Stade Gilbert Brutus, Perpignan, France[1] |
| Tries: Chisholm (3), Baile (2), Duport, Bosc, Pala Goals: Bosc (7/8) |
report | Tries: Arnot, Hellewell Goals: Scott (1/2) |
This will be the first international at Thomond Park.[2]
| 5 November 2011 5:00pm (GMT) |
Ireland | 16–34 | France | Thomond Park, Limerick, Ireland[1] |
Ireland also lost to Wales 6–30 and France lost to England 18–32. Both Wales and England were preparing for the Four Nations.[3][4] France also lost to the England Knights 18–38.[5][6]
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