The 1920–21 Rugby Union County Championship was the 28th edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time.[1][2] [3]
| 1920–21 County Championship | |
|---|---|
| Countries |  England |
| Champions | Gloucestershire (4th title) |
| Runners-up | Leicestershire |
Gloucestershire won the competition for the fourth time defeating Leicestershire in the final.[4][5]
Semifinals
edit| Date | Venue | Team one | Team two | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb | Welford Road Stadium | Leicestershire | Yorkshire | 8-5 |
| 17 Feb | Kingsholm Stadium | Gloucestershire | Surrey | 21-3 |
Final
edit| 10 March 1921 |
| Gloucestershire | 31–4 | Leicestershire |
| Try: Feltham (2), Williams, Cook (2), Corbett Con: x5, Pickles | Drop: x1 |
| Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester Attendance: official 10,701 estimated 12,000 Referee: Helliwell (Yorkshire) |
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.). "Rugby Football." Times, 11 Mar. 1921, p. 14". Times Digital Archives.
- ^ "The first golden age of Gloucestershire rugby when record for gate takings at Kingsholm was broken". Gloucestershire Live.