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England and Wales have played each other at rugby union since 1881. A total of 130 matches have been played, with England having won 61 times, Wales having won 57 times and twelve matches having been drawn. There is a considerable rivalry between the sides due to the proximity of the two nations and the history between them.
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Records
Note: Date shown in brackets indicates when the record was or last set.
Breakdown
In the World Cup, the teams have played on three occasions, 1987, 2003 and 2015 with Wales winning twice and England winning once. In these games, England have scored 56 points, and Wales 61.
In the Home Nations Championship (1883-1909 and 1932-1939), England played Wales on 33 occasions, England winning 13, Wales 16 and four matches were drawn. In these games, England scored 128 points, and Wales 287.
In the Five Nations (1910-1931 and 1947-1999), England played Wales on 70 occasions, England winning 30, Wales 32 and eight matches were drawn. In these games, England scored 801 points, and Wales 808.
In the Six Nations (2000–present), England have played Wales on 18 occasions, England winning twelve, Wales six; there have been no draws. In these games, England have scored 472 points, and Wales 323.
In other test matches, England have played Wales on six occasions, England winning five, Wales one with none drawn. In these games, England have scored 164 points, and Wales 65.
Overall, England & Wales have played 130 times, having drawn 12 times :