England and Wales have played each other at rugby union since 1881. A total of 131 matches have been played, with England having won 62 times, Wales having won 57 times and 12 matches having been drawn. There is a considerable rivalry between the sides due to the proximity of the two nations and the history between them.
Video History of rugby union matches between England and Wales
Summary
Overall
Records
Note: Date shown in brackets indicates when the record was or last set.
Maps History of rugby union matches between England and Wales
Results
Breakdown
In the Rugby World Cup, England have played Wales on three occasions; England winning once, Wales twice with no matches drawn. In these games, England have scored 56 points, and Wales 61.
In the Home Nations Championship (1883-1909 and 1932-1939), England have played Wales on 33 occasions; England winning 13, Wales 16 with four matches drawn. In these games, England have scored 128 points, and Wales 287.
In the Five Nations Championship (1910-1931 and 1947-1999), England have played Wales on 70 occasions; England winning 30, Wales 32 with eight matches drawn. In these games, England have scored 801 points, and Wales 808.
In the Six Nations Championship (2000-present), England have played Wales on 19 occasions; England winning thirteen, Wales six with no matches drawn. In these games, England have scored 484 points, and Wales 329.
In other test matches, England have played Wales on six occasions; England winning five, Wales one with no matches drawn. In these games, England have scored 164 points, and Wales 65.
Overall, England and Wales have played 131 times, having drawn 12 times:
- England won 62 games and scored 1,763 points;
- Wales won 57 games and scored 1,550 points.
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