1935 European Rugby League Championship

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The 1935 European Rugby League Championship was the first edition of the Rugby League European Championship, a rugby league tournament that took place in Europe.[1] The tournament was played from January - April 1935 and saw the three teams played in a single round-robin tournament.

Number of teams3
Winner England (1st title)
Matches played3
Points scored94 (31.33 per match)
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1935 European Championship
Number of teams3
Winner England (1st title)
Matches played3
Points scored94 (31.33 per match)
Tournaments
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At the end of the tournament, England won the title by point difference over France with Wales finishing last.

Results

1 January
France 18 – 11 Wales
Stade du Parc Lescure, Bordeaux
Attendance: 15,000
28 March
France 15 – 15 England
Stade Buffalo, Paris
Attendance: 20,000
10 April
England 24 – 11 Wales
Stanley Athletic Grounds, Liverpool
Attendance: 7,100

Final standings

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TeamPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstDiffPoints
 England21103926+133
 France21103326+73
 Wales20022242−200
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  • England win the tournament on points difference.

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