1896–97 Rugby Union County Championship
The 1896–97 Rugby Union County Championship was the ninth edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time.[1]
1896–97 County Championship | |
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Countries | |
Champions | Kent (1st title) |
Runners-up | Cumberland |
Kent won the competition for the first time defeating Cumberland in the final. The Championship was subject to criticism regarding the lack of interest shown by some counties.[2] [3] [4]
Final
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References
- Jenkins, Vivian (1976). Rothmans Rugby Yearbook, 1975-1976. Brickfield Publications Ltd. pp. 130–131. ISBN 0362-00221-5.
- ""The Rugby Union County Championship." Times, 10 Apr. 1897, p. 11". British Newspaper Archives.
- "Club Matches, 12 April". Eastern Daily Press - Norwich. 1897.
- "Football, 15 April". Cornishman - Penzance. 1897.
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