• England 20-14 fresh Zealand
England win three-match series 2-1 to retain Baskerville ShieldIt just would not have been an England victory without late drama. The Baskerville Shield was already being covered in red and white ribbons and England fans were imagining the victory lap before fresh Zealand somehow managed to jangle a fair few nerves at the stop.
Thankfully,not even England could undo the work they did in the first 74 minutes – work that ultimately led them to a resolute and well-deserved series victory. Their coach, Steve McNamara, and has had to wait six years for success against a southern hemisphere side while British/English rugby league has had to wait a little longer – 2007 was the final time a side from these shores secured a series against Australia or fresh Zealand. Related: England’s Steve McNamara thrilled by triumph over fresh Zealand Related: England v fresh Zealand: rugby league third Test – live! Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com