Scotland coach Steve McCormack has welcomed the challenge of being in the 'group of death' at the 2017 World Cup.
The draw has been made for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup with England in Pool A alongside Australia, France and Lebanon.
Scotland have confirmed Danny Brough will captain the Bravehearts in the Four Nations this autumn.
Scotland coach Steve McCormack is comfortable with the decision to stage his team's Four Nations games in England.
Liverpool's iconic Anfield will host the final of rugby league's Four Nations tournament in November.
France blitzed Scotland with seven first-half tries to claim a comfortable 32-18 in their European Championship clash in Avignon.
Scott Grix's converted try eight minutes from time gave Ireland a 24-22 victory over Scotland at Galashiels on Friday.
Team news for Friday's European Championship game between Scotland and Ireland at Netherdale in Galashiels.
Wales coach John Kear is confident his side will improve on their 2014 showing at this year's European Championship.
Huddersfield skipper Danny Brough will captain Scotland when they defend their European Championship title this autumn.
Scotland coach Steve McCormack is convinced there is a bright future for rugby league north of the border.
Scotland remain on course to clinch the European Championship despite going down to a 38-22 loss to France in Galashiels.
France coach Richard Agar was disappointed after his side missed out on a place in the next Four Nations Series.
Scotland remain on course for a place in the 2016 Four Nations Series after a 25-4 win over Ireland in Dublin.
James Toole is set to join his brother Josh in Ireland's team to face Scotland in the European Championship in Dublin.
Scotland made an impressive start to their European Championship campaign with a 42-18 win over an inexperienced Wales.
Brothers Callum and Brett Phillips were the toast of Scotland as the Bravehearts beat Wales on Friday.
Danny Brough has been named in Scotland’s initial 27-man squad for the European Championships.
Danny Brough will buck the trend by putting country before club when the European Championship begins this weekend.