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 began with England and Scotland easily defeating their weaker opponents, followed by another victory for England against Wales and a draw for Scotland against Ireland. Going into the final game needing to win, Scotland was heavily defeated by an English team that won the championship 4–1.