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England on this day

29 April⁠

England have played 5 matches on 29 April across rugby union and football: won 1, drawn 3, lost 1. The first was in 1972.

Biggest win on 29 April

England 38–33 France

29 April 2023 · Red Roses · Women's Six Nations · Twickenham Stadium, London

Newest first

Every England match on 29 April

5 matches

29 Apr 2023
Women's Six Nations Twickenham Stadium, London

England 38–33 France England won

England tries: Abby Dow 16', Marlie Packer 25', Alex Matthews 32', Penalty try 36', Zoe Stratford 41', Lark Atkin-Davies 60'

France tries: Emilie Boulard 48', Gaby Vernier 55', Charlotte Escudero 65', Emeline Gros 76', Cyrielle Banet 79'

Match page: England v France, 29 April 2023

29 Apr 1972
UEFA European Championship · Qualifier · Quarter-final Wembley Stadium, London

England 1–3 West Germany England lost

England: Lee 77'

West Germany: Hoeneß 26', Netzer 85' pen, Müller 89'

Match page: England v West Germany, 29 April 1972

Birthdays

Born on 29 April

First caps

England debuts on 29 April

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