1952–53 European Rugby League Championship

1952–53 (1952–53) European Championship  ()
Number of teams 4
Winner   Other nationalities (1st title)
Matches played 6

This was the thirteenth European Championship and was won for the first time by the Other Nationalities on points difference.[1]

Results

17 September
England  19–8  Wales Wigan
18 October
Other nationalities   31–12  England Huddersfield
25 October
Wales  22–16  France Leeds
23 November
Other nationalities   29–10  France Marseilles
11 April
England  15–13  France Paris
15 April
Wales  18–16   Other nationalities Warrington

Final standings

Team Played Won Drew Lost For Against Diff Points
  Other nationalities 3 2 0 1 76 40 +36 4
 Wales 3 2 0 1 58 51 +7 4
 England 3 2 0 1 46 52 −6 4
 France 3 0 0 3 39 66 −27 0

References

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