England rugby union · The year in full
1979: England rugby union year in review
England played 5 matches in 1979: won 1, drew 1 and lost 3, scoring 33 and conceding 62.
Played51979
Won120% of matches
Drawn1
Lost3Points 33–62
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Every England match of 1979
| Date | Match | Competition | England scorers | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb | England 7–7 ScotlandFive Nations Championship | Five Nations Championship | None | England drew |
| 17 Feb | Ireland 12–7 EnglandFive Nations Championship | Five Nations Championship | None | England lost |
| 3 Mar | England 7–6 FranceFive Nations Championship | Five Nations Championship | None | England won |
| 17 Mar | Wales 27–3 EnglandFive Nations Championship | Five Nations Championship | None | England lost |
| 24 Nov | England 9–10 New ZealandTest matches · Test Match | Test matches · Test Match | None | England lost |