1887 Home Nations Championship
The 1887 Home Nations Championship was the fifth series of the rugby union Home Nations Championship. Six matches were played between 8 January and 12 March. It was contested by England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
| 1887 Home Nations Championship | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | 8 January - 12 March 1887 | ||
| Countries | England Ireland Scotland Wales | ||
| Tournament statistics | |||
| Champions | Scotland (1st title) | ||
| Matches played | 6 | ||
| Top point scorer(s) | Berry (4) | ||
| Top try scorer(s) | Lindsay (5) | ||
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Scotland won the championship outright for the first time, having shared the title with England in 1886; George Campbell Lindsay scored five tries against Wales, a record which still stands.
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