1985–86 Rugby Union County Championship
1985–86 Thorn EMI County Championship | |
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Countries | England |
Champions | Warwickshire (9th title) |
Runners-up | Kent |
The 1985–86 Thorn EMI Rugby Union County Championship was the 86th edition of England's County Championship rugby union club competition.[1][2][3]
Warwickshire won their ninth title after defeating Kent in the final.[4]
Semi finals[]
Date | Team One | Team Two | Score |
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8 Mar | Warwickshire | Lancashire | 19-15 |
8 Mar | Kent | Gloucestershire | 16-3 |
Final[]
12 April 1986
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Warwickshire | 16-6 (HT 6-6) | Kent |
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Try: Robbins (3) Con: Thomas S (2) |
Pen: Field Drop: Colyer |
Twickenham
Referee: Laurie Prideaux (North Midlands) |
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See also[]
- English rugby union system
- Rugby union in England
References[]
- ^ Jones, Stephen (1991) [1990]. Rothmans Rugby Yearbook. Rothmans Publications Ltd. pp. 152–153. ISBN 0-356-19162-1.
- ^ "English County Championship". Rugby Football History.
- ^ "The County Finals". County Rugby.com.
- ^ "hands, David. "Old style suits Robbins as he leads way to triumph." Times, 14 Apr. 1986, p. 37". Times Digital Archives.
Categories:
- 1985–86 in English rugby union
- County Championship (rugby union) seasons