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| 1938–39 (1938–39) European Championship () | |
|---|---|
| Number of teams | 3 |
| Winner |  France (1st title) |
| Matches played | 3 |
| Tournaments < 1938 1945–46 > | |
This was the fifth European Championship and was won by France for the first time.
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
| Team | Played | Won | Drew | Lost | For | Against | Diff | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 19 | +9 | 4 |
| Wales |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 25 | +2 | 2 |
| England |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 29 | −11 | 0 |
References
- 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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