1945–46 European Rugby League Championship

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

1945–46 (1945–46) European Championship  ()
Number of teams3
Winner England (2nd title)
Matches played3
 < 1938–39

Results edit

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 edit

Team Played Won Drew Lost For Against Diff Points
  England 2 1 0 1 19 17 +2 2
  France 2 1 0 1 25 23 +2 2
  Wales 2 1 0 1 18 22 −4 2

References edit

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