The 2010 European Bowl was due to be a single group of three teams containing Belgium, Malta and Norway. But Belgium withdrew leaving Malta and Norway to play a one-off match.
On 4 June, Malta came from 10âÂÂ0 down midway through the first half to defeat Norway, 30âÂÂ20 to take the Rugby League European Federation Bowl at the Victor Tedesco Stadium, Hamrun.