The tournament began with the favourites England and Scotland securing comfortable (if dramatic) wins over their weaker opponents, before England repeated the feat in a tougher game against Wales and Scotland were held to a draw by Ireland. Going into the final game needing a win, the Scots were thoroughly beaten by a strong English team, who took the trophy in a 4–1 victory.
The tournament commenced with the favorites England and Scotland achieving easy (though exciting) victories over their less formidable opponents, before England repeated the success in a more challenging match against Wales and Scotland drew with Ireland. Entering the final game needing to win, the Scots were comprehensively defeated by a strong English team that secured the trophy in a 4–1 triumph.