versus Scotland in which Cantillon scored his first try for Ireland. Cantillon led Ireland to the European Nations Final against England in 2004 scoring a record four tries in a semi-final victory over Scotland and to World Cup qualifying wins against Russia and Lebanon in 2005 and 2006, ensuring they booked their place for the 2008 World Cup in Australia, signing of his performances by holding the record for number of tries scored by any player for Ireland R.L with ten and most tries in a match with four, taking them to be ranked 2nd best international team in Europe. He was named as one of the greatest players to play for Ireland Rugby League. He was the European Nations Tournaments top try scorer in 2004 with five tries. Cantillon retired from professional Rugby League as a record breaking dual international in 2007 after making over 400 appearances spanning a 16-season professional career, scoring over 250 tries with successful spells at Wigan, Keighley Cougars, Leeds Rhinos, Widnes Vikings, Halifax, Rochdale Hornets and finally a player coach role at the now defunct Blackpool. Cantillon went on to play in 2011 with other Rugby League legends from over the past years in an effort to raise money for charity with Great Britain All Stars. Whilst still playing professionally in the early 2000s, and following his retirement, Cantillon was appointed in a number of general manager positions in the commercial, not for profit and local government sector. See also Super League World Nines References External links Widnes Vikings Try Scoring Records Ireland Rugby League Records Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org 1976 births Living people Blackpool Panthers captains Blackpool Panthers coaches Blackpool Panthers players English rugby league coaches English rugby league players Halifax R.L.F.C. players Ireland national rugby league team captains Ireland national rugby league team players Keighley Cougars players Leeds Rhinos players Rochdale Hornets players Rugby league hookers Rugby league players from Wigan Widnes Vikings players