1945–46 European Rugby League Championship

1945–46 (1945–46) European Championship  ()
Number of teams 3
Winner  England (2nd title)
Matches played 3
Tournaments
 < 1938–39

This was the fifth European Championship and was won by England on points average. It was their second championship title.[1]

Results

24 November
Wales  11 – 3  England
St Helens Rugby Ground, Swansea
Attendance: 30,000
23 February
England  16 – 6  France
Station Road, Swinton
Attendance: 20,500
24 March
France  19 – 7  Wales
Stade du Parc Lescure, Bordeaux
Attendance: 25,000

Final standings

TeamPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstDiffPoints
 England21011917+22
 France21012523+22
 Wales21011822−42

References

  1. ↑ Raymond Fletcher; David Howes (1995). Rothmans Rugby League Yearbook 1995-1996. London: Headline Book Publishing. p. 424. ISBN 0-7472-7817-2.


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