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1950–51 European Rugby League Championship

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This was the eleventh European Championships and was won for the third time by France on points difference.[1]

Number of teams4
Winner France (3rd title)
Matches played6
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1950–51 European Championship
Number of teams4
Winner France (3rd title)
Matches played6
Tournaments
 < 1949–50
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Results

14 October
England 22 – 4 Wales
The Park, Abertillery
Attendance: 8,000
11 November
England 14 – 9 France
Headingley, Leeds
Attendance: 22,000
10 December
France 16 – 3  Other nationalities
Stade du Parc Lescure, Bordeaux
Attendance: 27,000
31 March
Other nationalities  27 – 21 Wales
St Helens Rugby Ground, Swansea
Attendance: 5,000
11 April
Other nationalities  35 – 10 England
Central Park, Wigan
Attendance: 16,860
15 April
France 28 – 13 Wales
Stade Vélodrome, Marseille
Attendance: 16,860

Final standings

More information Team, Played ...
TeamPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstDiffPoints
 France32015330+234
  Other nationalities32016547+184
 England32014648−24
 Wales30033877−390
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  • France wins the tournament on point differential.

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