1978 European Rugby League Championship

1978 European Championship
Number of teams3
Winner England (9th title)
Matches played3
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The 1978 European Rugby League Championship was the 19th edition of the Rugby League European Championship, a rugby league tournament that took place in Europe.

England won the competition after defeating Wales 60–13, which was at the time Wales' largest margin of defeat.[1]

Results

15 January
Wales 29 – 7 France
Naughton Park, Widnes
Attendance: 9,502

France 11 – 13 England
Stade des Minimes, Toulouse
Attendance: 6,000

28 May
England 60 – 13 Wales
Knowsley Road, St Helens
Attendance: 9,759

Final standings

TeamPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstDiffPoints
 England22007324+494
 Wales21014267−252
 France20021842−240
  • England win the tournament with two victories.

References

  1. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Paul (29 May 1978). "Wright cashes in on doom-laden Wales". The Guardian. p. 14. Retrieved 2 November 2024 – via Newspapers.com.