Wales and Ireland will play matches in Port Moresby, Townsville and Perth in the 2017 World Cup.
Veteran half-back Liam Finn will lead Ireland in their 2017 World Cup qualifiers against Russia and Spain.
Brothers Toby and George King have been named in Ireland's train-on squad for their 2017 World Cup qualifiers.
Wales were crowned European champions after comfortably beating Ireland 30-4 in the title decider in Bray.
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.
Ireland rounded off the European Championship with a 46-14 win over wooden spoonists Wales, handing Scotland the title.
Ireland coach Mark Aston has appealed for the rugby league game as a whole to get behind the European Championship.
Liam Finn returns to the Ireland squad for their final European Championship fixture against Wales in Wrexham on Sunday.
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.
Ireland made a winning start to the European Championship as they shocked favourites France 22-12 at Tallaght Stadium.
Wales and Ireland have been handed an extra incentive ahead of the 2014 European Championship.
Former Hull and Hull KR full-back Shannon McDonnell has been named in Ireland's initial European Championship squad.
World Cup quarter-finalists Scotland are up to 11th in the latest world rugby league rankings announced on Friday.
Tyrone McCarthy is to play for Australian club Northern Pride following his release by Warrington.
Australia crushed Ireland 50-0 at Thomond Park to wrap up their World Cup Group A campaign in emphatic style.
Australia coach Tim Sheens has a "real headache" when it comes to selecting a side to play in the quarter-finals.
Australia will be looking to maintain their 100 per cent record in this year's World Cup when they tackle Ireland.
Ireland international Pat Richards will have mixed emotions when he turns out against Australia at Thomond Park.
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