The series was contested by Australia, England, New Zealand and Scotland, who qualified for their first Four Nations by winning the 2014 European Cup.

[2] The final was played on 20 November, with Australia winning its third tournament, defeating New Zealand.

The 2016 tournament is the fifth Four Nations series to be planned before the 2017 Rugby League World Cup, with the venues rotating between Europe and the South Pacific.

In addition to automatic inclusions Australia, England and New Zealand, Scotland qualified for the tournament by defeating France in the final of the 2014 European Cup.

[8] The Cumbrian side featured Scottish internationals Oliver Wilkes and Shane Toal.