The Archive · 1937

ENGLAND WINS

London, Feb. 14.

'A spectacular recovery in the closing minutes, after looking a beaten side, was responsible for England's harrow victory over Ireland in their international Rugby match at Twickenham yesterday. The English men won by 9 points (two tries and 2 penalty goal) to 8 (a goal and a try). The first half was scoreless.

With two straight victories, England has now only to defeat Scotland in their" encounter at Mursyfeld. on March "20 to capture the champlonship.

The match, which was played in dull weather and before a crowd of

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