Scotland too performed well, coming second with a win and two draws and racking up what remains their highest ever scoreline in an 11–0 demolition of the Irish in Glasgow.

Scotland's record win was the first match of the competition and saw hat-tricks by Sandy "Duke" McMahon and Robert Hamilton.

In their second game however Scotland could not sustain their good form, resulting in a disappointing draw with a tough Welsh side who played well to gain their point.

England entered the action next with a victory over the Irish, although the men in green limited the damage to just a three-goal deficit.

England and Scotland however fought out a furious encounter as both sides stood a good chance of winning.