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| 1978 (1978) European Championship () | |
|---|---|
| Number of teams | 3 |
| Winner |  England (9th title) |
| Matches played | 3 |
| Tournaments < 1977 1979 > | |
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.
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
| Team | Played | Won | Drew | Lost | For | Against | Diff | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 24 | +49 | 4 |
| Wales |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 42 | 67 | −25 | 2 |
| France |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 42 | −24 | 0 |
- England win the tournament with two victories.
References
- Fitzpatrick, Paul (29 May 1978). "Wright cashes in on doom-laden Wales". The Guardian. p. 14. Retrieved 2 November 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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