1996–97 Rugby Union County Championship
The 1996–97 CIS Insurance Rugby Union County Championship was the 97th edition of England's County Championship rugby union club competition.[1] [2]
1996–97 CIS Insurance County Championship | |
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Countries | England |
Champions | Cumbria (1st title) |
Runners-up | Somerset |
Cumbria won their first title (although Cumberland had won the title in 1924). They defeated Somerset in the final.[3]
Final
19 April 1997 |
Cumbria | 21-13 (HT 11-8) | Somerset |
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Try: Bell, Milnes Con: Scott Pen: Scott (3) |
Try: Rees, King Pen: Edmonds |
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References
- "English County Championship". Rugby Football History.
- "The County Finals". County Rugby.com.
- "Aylwin, Michael. "Cumbrians warm to captain moment of glory." Times, 21 Apr. 1997, p. 34". Times Digital Archives.
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