1923–24 Rugby Union County Championship
The 1923–24 Rugby Union County Championship was the 31st edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time.[1][2][3]
1923–24 County Championship | |
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Countries | England |
Champions | Cumberland (1st title) |
Runners-up | Kent |
Cumberland won the competition for the first time after defeating Kent in the final.[4][5] [6]
Semifinals
Date | Venue | Team one | Team two | Score |
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22 Mar | Carlisle | Cumberland | Leicestershire | 12-8 |
2 Feb | Rectory Field | Kent | Somerset | 23-0 |
Final
5 April 1924 |
Cumberland | 14-3 (HT 6-3) | Kent |
Try: Tucker, Burrows (2) Con: x1 Pen: Holliday Drop: T Little (2) | Try: Jacob |
Carlisle Attendance: 10,000 Referee: A W Angus (Scotland) |
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References
- Jenkins, Vivian. 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.
- "Rugby Football". Times. Times Digital Archives. 7 April 1924. p. 5.
- "1924". Clifton RFC.
- "Rugby Football". Times. Times Digital Archives. 5 April 1924. p. 6.
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