1900 Home Nations Championship

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1900 Home Nations Championship
Date6 January - 17 March 1900
CountriesFlag of England.svg  England
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg  Ireland
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland
Flag of Wales (1807-1953).svg  Wales
Tournament statistics
Champions Flag of Wales (1807-1953).svg  Wales (2nd title)
Triple Crown Flag of Wales (1807-1953).svg  Wales (2nd title)
Matches played6
Top point scorer(s) Flag of Wales (1807-1953).svg Bancroft (7)
Flag of England.svg Gordon-Smith (7)
Top try scorer(s) Flag of Wales (1807-1953).svg Llewellyn (2)
Flag of England.svg Robinson (2)
1899 (Previous)(Next) 1901

The 1900 Home Nations Championship was the eighteenth series of the rugby union Home Nations Championship. Six matches were played between 6 January and 17 March. It was contested by England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Contents

Cartoon by J.M. Staniforth: "Dame Cardiff" and "Dame Swansea" apologize to their younger sisters Llanelli and Newport for not having venues big enough to host international rugby in 1900. Distressing News for the Youngsters - JM Staniforth.png
Cartoon by J.M. Staniforth: "Dame Cardiff" and "Dame Swansea" apologize to their younger sisters Llanelli and Newport for not having venues big enough to host international rugby in 1900.

Table

PosTeamPldWDLPFPAPDPts
1Flag of Wales (1807-1953).svg  Wales 3300286+226
2Flag of England.svg  England 31111817+13
3Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 302131292
4Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg  Ireland 3012418141
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Scoring system

The matches for this season were decided on points scored. A try was worth three points, while converting a kicked goal from the try gave an additional two points. A dropped goal and a goal from mark were both worth four points. Penalty goals were worth three points.

Matches

England vs. Wales

Wales vs. Scotland

England vs. Ireland

Ireland vs. Scotland

Scotland vs. England

Ireland vs. Wales

Sources