England rugby union · The year in full
1978: England rugby union year in review
England played 5 matches in 1978: won 2, drew 0 and lost 3, scoring 48 and conceding 49.
Tournaments and series
Biggest win of 1978
Scotland 0–15 England
4 March · Five Nations Championship
Played51978
Won240% of matches
Drawn0
Lost3Points 48–49
Oldest first
Every England match of 1978
| Date | Match | Competition | England scorers | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan | France 15–6 EnglandFive Nations Championship | Five Nations Championship | None | England lost |
| 4 Feb | England 6–9 WalesFive Nations Championship | Five Nations Championship | None | England lost |
| 4 Mar | Scotland 0–15 EnglandFive Nations Championship | Five Nations Championship | None | England won |
| 18 Mar | England 15–9 IrelandFive Nations Championship | Five Nations Championship | None | England won |
| 25 Nov | England 6–16 New ZealandTest matches · Test Match | Test matches · Test Match | None | England lost |