Until then the competition had been monopolised by  England and Scotland but in 1903, before goal difference was applied, Ireland forced a three-way share. With a team that also included Archie Goodall, Jack Kirwan, Billy Scott and Billy McCracken, Ireland beat both Wales and Scotland 2–0. This was also the first time Ireland had beaten Scotland.
Until 1903, England and Scotland had been the sole competitors, but Ireland broke through to secure a three-way tie. The Irish team, which included Archie Goodall, Jack Kirwan, Billy Scott, and Billy McCracken, secured two significant victories over Wales and Scotland, both by a score of 2–0.