Scotland beat Wales in the first match, but once again lost to Ireland, suffering their heaviest ever defeat.

They began well, beating Wales, who also lost to England in the early exchanges.

Scotland too beat Wales, scoring four without reply before being held by the Irish in an exciting and close match.

West Germany qualified as the second-place team by beating Wales, 2-1.

England recovered to beat Wales, scoring five goals but this total was matched by Scotland in their first match.

Ireland, playing for pride comprehensively beat Wales in the last match of the competition to come third.

France will need to beat Wales by at least 20 points in next week's final match if they are to win the Championship this year.

England ran out winners, 11-6, beating Wales for the first time since 1898.

England then became tournament front-runners by beating Wales away 3-2.

France beat Wales in 1948 and England in 1951.