1938–39 European Rugby League Championship

This was the fifth European Championship and was won by France for the first time.[1]

1938–39 (1938–39) European Championship  ()
Number of teams3
Winner France (1st title)
Matches played3
Tournaments
 < 1938

Results
5 November
Wales  17 – 9  England
Stebonheath Park, Llanelli
Attendance: 15,000
25 February
England  9 – 12  France
Knowsley Road, St. Helens
Attendance: 8,557
16 April
France  16 – 10  Wales
Stade Chaban-Delmas, Bordeaux
Attendance: 25,000

Final standings
TeamPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstDiffPoints
 France22002819+94
 Wales21012725+22
 England20021829−110

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


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