1946–47 European Rugby League Championship

1946–47 (1946–47) European Championship  ()
Number of teams 3
Winner  England (3rd title)
Matches played 6

The 1946-47 European Championship saw a change of format, where each nation played each other twice, instead of once, both at a home and away venue. This was the sixth competition and was won by England.[1]

Results

12 October
England  10-13  Wales Swinton
16 November
Wales  5-19  England Swansea
8 December
France  0-3  England Bordeaux
18 January
France  14–5  Wales Marseilles
12 April
Wales  17–15  France Swansea
17 May
England  5–2  France Leeds

Final standings

Team Played Won Drew Lost For Against Diff Points
 England 4 3 0 1 37 20 +17 6
 Wales 4 2 0 2 40 58 −18 4
 France 4 1 0 3 31 30 +1 2

References

  1. ^ Rothmans Rugby League Yearbook 1995-1996. London: Headline Book Publishing. 1995. p. 424. ISBN 0747278172.