1952–53 European Rugby League Championship

This was the thirteenth European Championship and was won for the first time by the Other Nationalities on points difference.[1]

1952–53 (1952–53) European Championship  ()
Number of teams4
Winner  Other nationalities (1st title)
Matches played6
Tournaments
 < 1951–52

Results
17 September
England 19 – 8 Wales
Central Park, Wigan
Attendance: 13,503
18 October
Other nationalities  31 – 12 England
Fartown Ground, Huddersfield
Attendance: 20,459
25 October
Wales 22 – 16 France
Headingley, Leeds
Attendance: 10,380
23 November
 France10 - 29  Other nationalities
Stade Vélodrome, Marseilles
Attendance: 17,611
11 April
France 13 - 15 England
Stade de Paris, Paris
Attendance: 25,000
15 April
Wales 18 – 16  Other nationalities
Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington
Attendance: 13,503

Final standings
TeamPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstDiffPoints
  Other nationalities32017640+364
 Wales32015851+74
 England32014652−64
 France30033966−270

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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