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England on this day

5 August⁠

England have played 11 matches on 5 August across rugby union, cricket and football: won 3, drawn 2, lost 6. The first was in 1965.

Biggest win on 5 August

Spain 5–45 England

5 August 2014 · Red Roses · Women's Rugby World Cup · CNR, Marcoussis

Newest first

Every England match on 5 August

11 matches

5 Aug 2014
Women's Rugby World Cup CNR, Marcoussis

Spain 5–45 England England won

England tries: Kay Wilson 17', Danielle Waterman 38', Laura Keates 45', Claire Allan 50', Marlie Packer 56', Marlie Packer 79'

Spain tries: Marina Bravo 67'

Match page: Spain v England, 5 August 2014

5 Aug 2011
Women's Test matches · 2011 Nations Cup Chatham-Kent, Ontario

South Africa 8–46 England England won

England tries: Kat Merchant 9', Rowena Burnfield 17', Kat Merchant 47', Sophie Hemming 60', Kat Merchant 63', Claire Allan 66', Kat Merchant 75'

South Africa tries: Zandile Nojoko 33'

Match page: South Africa v England, 5 August 2011

Birthdays

Born on 5 August

First caps

England debuts on 5 August

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