1966–67 Rugby Union County Championship
1966–67 County Championship | |
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Countries | England |
Champions | Surrey (1st title) Durham County (7th title) |
The 1966–67 Rugby Union County Championship was the 67th edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time.[1][2][3]
Surrey and Durham County were declared joint champions after two drawn matches. For Surrey it was their first ever success while Durham County recorded their seventh title but first since 1909.[4][5][6][7]
Semi finals[]
Date | Venue | Team One | Team Two | Score |
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4 Feb | Hartlepool | Durham County | Leicestershire | 6-3 |
4 Feb | Redruth | Cornwall | Surrey | 6-6 |
18 Feb | Richmond | Surrey | Cornwall | 14-14 |
4 Mar | Redruth | Cornwall | Surrey | 3-14 |
Final[]
8 April 1967
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Surrey | 14-14 | Durham County |
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Try: Lloyd Con: Hiller Pen: Hiller (3) |
Try: Weston, Ranson Con: Chapman Drop: Weston, Chapman |
Twickenham
Referee: Mike Titcomb (Gloucestershire) |
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Final Replay[]
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See also[]
- English rugby union system
- Rugby union in England
References[]
- ^ Jenkins, Vivian (1976) [1975]. Rothmans Rugby Yearbook. Brickfield Publications Ltd. pp. 130–131. ISBN 0362-00221-5.
- ^ "English County Championship". Rugby Football History.
- ^ "The County Finals". County Rugby.com.
- ^ "TITLEY, U. A. "Team Spirit The Key At Twickenham." Times, 8 Apr. 1967, p. 7". Times Digital Archives.
- ^ ""Barton gains recall at Cardiff." Times, 10 Apr. 1967, p. 6". Times Digital Archives.
- ^ "TITLEY,, U. A. "Durham have edge in experience." Times, 22 Apr. 1967, p. 13". Times Digital Archives.
- ^ "THOMSON, A. A. "Independence Of Cheer Leaders." Times, 24 Apr. 1967, p. 11". Times Digital Archives.
Categories:
- 1966–67 in English rugby union
- County Championship (rugby union) seasons