This was the sixteenth European Championship and was won for the seventh time by England after a gap of thirteen years. Results Final standings England win the tournament on points difference. References European Nations Cup European rugby league championship European rugby league championship International rugby league competitions hosted by the United Kingdom International rugby league competitions hosted by France 1969 in English rugby league 1970 in English rugby league 1969 in Welsh sport 1970 in Welsh sport 1970 in French sport 1969 in French sport