England rugby union · The year in full
1961: England rugby union year in review
England played 5 matches in 1961: won 1, drew 1 and lost 3, scoring 22 and conceding 27.
Tournaments and series
Biggest win of 1961
England 6–0 Scotland
18 March · Five Nations Championship
Played51961
Won120% of matches
Drawn1
Lost3Points 22–27
Oldest first
Every England match of 1961
| Date | Match | Competition | England scorers | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jan | England 0–5 South AfricaTest matches · Test Match | Test matches · Test Match | None | England lost |
| 21 Jan | Wales 6–3 EnglandFive Nations Championship | Five Nations Championship | None | England lost |
| 11 Feb | Ireland 11–8 EnglandFive Nations Championship | Five Nations Championship | None | England lost |
| 25 Feb | England 5–5 FranceFive Nations Championship | Five Nations Championship | None | England drew |
| 18 Mar | England 6–0 ScotlandFive Nations Championship | Five Nations Championship | None | England won |