The England v Wales game that 'shamed rugby' amid fears someone would be killed. In February 1980, Wales faced England in a match that history would not forget. walesonline. Bookmark. Share; ...

England versus Wales is one of the most hotly contested rugby matches in any given year. The teams have fought 138 matches in total, with their next scheduled in just over two months time.

It is said that familiarity breeds contempt but – as far as the England and Wales Rugby unions are concerned – it also fills the coffers. England versus Wales, a match first staged in 1881 on ...

The Wales v England game sparked some big headlines in 1980 Wales scored two tries, England kicked three penalties to win 9-8 and it was Bill Beaumont’s chariot that went charging on to clinch a ...