1931 in Sports - Rugby Union

Rugby Union

Five Nations Championship

  • 44th Five Nations Championship series is won by Wales
  • Shortly after the 1931 Five Nations Championship is completed, France is banned from the competition due to allegations of professionalism and administrative deficiencies. France will be readmitted after the 1939 competition but will not be able to play until 1947 because of the suspension of international rugby during World War II. In the meantime, the competition reverts to its original title of Home Nations Championship.

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