1968–69 Rugby Union County Championship
1968–69 County Championship | |
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Countries | ![]() |
Champions | Lancashire (8th title) |
Runners-up | Cornwall |
The 1968–69 Rugby Union County Championship was the 69th edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time.[1][2][3]
Lancashire won their eighth title after defeating Cornwall in the final.[4][5]
Final[]
8 March 1969
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Cornwall | 9-11 (HT 9-0) | Lancashire |
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Pen: Harris, George Drop: Chapman |
Try: Lyon, Richards ![]() Con: Jennins Pen: Jennins |
Recreation Ground, Redruth
Attendance: 23-25,000 (estimated) Referee: R F Johnson (Kent) |
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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. "Rugby Union." Times, 8 Mar. 1969, p. 7". Times Digital Archives.
- ^ "GIBSON, ALAN. "County Final." Times, 10 Mar. 1969, p. 11". Times Digital Archives.
Categories:
- 1968–69 in English rugby union
- County Championship (rugby union) seasons