1947
Five Nations⁠

How England performed

When the championship resumed in 1947, England picked up where they had left off in 1939, as shared champions. They began with a 9–6 win over Wales at Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff, on 18 January, but Ireland won 22–0 at Lansdowne Road, Dublin, on 8 February.

At Twickenham, London, Scotland were beaten 24–5 on 15 March and France 6–3 on 19 April. Three wins from four, with 39 points scored and 36 conceded, earned England their share of the title.

Head coach

None (the first was appointed in 1969)

Record

P4 W3 D0 L1

Points

39 for, 36 against