1899–1900 Rugby Union County Championship
1899–1900 County Championship | |
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Countries | ![]() |
Champions | Durham (1st title) |
Runners-up | Devon |
The 1898–99 Rugby Union County Championship was the 12th edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time.[1]
Durham won the competition for the first time defeating Devon in the final.[2][3]
Final[]
8 April 1900
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Devon | 3-11 | Durham |
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Try: Thomas ![]() |
Try: Carmidy ![]() |
Exeter
Attendance: 10,000-13,000 Referee: E B Holmes (Midland Counties) |
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See also[]
- English rugby union system
- Rugby union in England
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, 9 Apr. 1900, p. 12". British Library Newspaper Archives.
- ^ """TO-DAY'S FOOTBALL." Trewman's Exeter Flying Post, 7 Apr. 1900". British Library Newspaper Archives.
Categories:
- 1898–99 in English rugby union
- County Championship (rugby union) seasons