"A very large concourse of spectators assembled at Wolverhampton to witness the international match between Ireland and England, which took place in fine though dull weather, and on ground which was in almost perfect condition. Five changes were made in the teams as originally selected, Brodie, of Wolverhampton Wanderers, playing in place of Tattersall, of Accrington, and the alterations in Ireland's team were Morrison, Whiteside, M'Cabe, and M'Ilvenney, the back division remaining as strong as first devised, but the combination of forwards was weakened. England kicked off, and for a moment Ireland pressed, but the superior strength of their opponents soon asserted itself, and the right wing proved that they were capable of doing most effective work. Ireland's defence was quickly taxed, and 10 minutes from the opening Cotterill from a pass by Brodie, opened the account for England, and a minute afterwards Henfrey put on a second point. Shortly after Rose had to repel two stinging shots right under the bar, bur he proved himself a most capable custodian throughout the game, and a word of praise is due to Clugstone, who was repeatedly called upon and saved grandly. A long, low shot by Bassett was well stopped, and Stanfield then struck the bar. Peden failed to take advantage of the opening, and Lindley headed over. England's defence was grand, Marsden being a tower of strength, kicking with much judgement, and Rose was not often called upon in consequence. Clugston saved several shots in miraculous manner, and just before the whistle blew Lindley scored a third goal out of a scrimmage. In the second half the game was quiet for a time, Lindley then scored. Whiteside put on the first point for Ireland a minute later, and immediately after Bassett registered a fifth point, Ireland for a time played with vigour, and endeavoured to increase their score, but were repeatedly baffled. Cotterill missed several openings, and but for Clugston's skill England's score must have been largely increased. Towards the close Ireland only broke away in a spasmodic mannar, their opponents having the best of the game. Lindley broke through the back division, and, with only the goalkeeper before him, scored again. The remainder of the play was mainly in favour of England.

"Although the matches between England Ireland have been invariably uneven, the attendance at Wolverhampton on Saturday, when the tenth annual game took place, was large. In this instance England again won, which brings their number of victories to ten and their goal record to 71 against five. Before half-time Cotteril, Henfrey, and Daft scored for England, while afterwards Lindley added the fourth and sixth and Bassett the fifth goals. Whiteside kicked a goal for Ireland, who were beaten by six goals to one..." - The Times, Monday, 9 March 1891
  

Scotland won the rugby union 'Triple Crown' for the first time when they defeated England, 9-3 at Richmond.
 
It was on 7 March 1891 that a dispute between two doctors on the streets of Wheeling in West Virginia ended in 31-year-old Dr. George Garrison, the City Health Officer shooting dead Dr, George Baird, thirty years his senior, who was also carrying a gun. The pair had disagreed over alleged health violations and they had clashed in public, six months earlier, with Dr. Garrison knocking his former friend to the ground. Although he was found guilty of second-degree murder, an appeal reduced his sentence and he returned to his medical practise, less than two years later.