England on this day

17 February⁠

England have played 17 matches on 17 February across football, cricket and rugby union: won 7, drawn 4, lost 6. The first was in 1882.

Biggest win on 17 February

England 80–23 Italy

17 February 2001 · England men · Six Nations Championship · Twickenham Stadium, London

Newest first

Every England match on 17 February

17 matches

17 Feb 2005
Women's International friendly National Hockey Stadium, Milton Keynes

England 4–1 Italy England won

England: Williams 9', Handley 24', Barr 36', Carney 65'

Italy: Damiana 80'

Match page: England v Italy, 17 February 2005

17 Feb 2001
Six Nations Championship Twickenham Stadium, London

England 80–23 Italy England won

England tries: Iain Balshaw, Iain Balshaw, Austin Healey, Austin Healey, Will Greenwood, Ben Cohen, Jonny Wilkinson, Lawrence Dallaglio, Mark Regan, Joe Worsley

Italy tries: Denis Dallan 6', Carlo Checchinato 25'

Match page: England v Italy, 17 February 2001

17 Feb 1990
Five Nations Championship Twickenham, London

England 34–6 Wales England won

England tries: Will Carling, Rory Underwood, Rory Underwood, Richard Hill

Wales tries: Phil Davies

Match page: England v Wales, 17 February 1990

Birthdays

Born on 17 February

First caps

England debuts on 17 February

Bet responsibly

18+ only. Odds and offers are subject to change and to the bookmaker's terms. Set a budget, never chase losses, and treat betting as entertainment. National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133, free, 24/7.

Gambling support: GambleAware.org (opens in a new tab)