The 1946–47 Rugby Union County Championship was the 47th edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time.[1][2][3]
| 1946–47 County Championship | |
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| Countries |  England |
| Champions | Lancashire (4th title) |
| Runners-up | Gloucestershire |
Lancashire won the competition for the fourth time after defeating Gloucestershire in a replayed final.[4][5][6][7]
Semifinals
edit| Team one | Team two | Score |
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| Lancashire | Warwickshire | 16-3 |
| Gloucestershire | Middlesex | 24-17 |
Final
edit| 12 April 1947 |
| Lancashire | 8–8 | Gloucestershire |
| Try: Rhodes, Guest Con: Heaton | Drop: Jones (2) |
| St Anthony's Road, Blundellsands Attendance: 5,000 Referee: Cyril H Gadney |
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Final
edit| 26 April 1947 |
| Gloucestershire | 3–14 | Lancashire |
| Pen: Jones | Try: Shuker, Holmes, Luya Con: Heaton Pen: Heaton |
| Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester Attendance: 20,000 Referee: Cyril Gadney |
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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 Rugby Football Correspondent. "Rugby Football." Times, 12 Apr. 1947, p. 8". Times Digital Archives.
- ^ "From Our Rugby Football Correspondent. "A Drawn County Final." Times, 14 Apr. 1947, p. 2". Times Digital Archives.
- ^ "From Our Rugby Football Correspondent. "Rugby Football." Times, 26 Apr. 1947, p. 8". Times Digital Archives.
- ^ "From Our Rugby Football Correspondent. "Rugby Football." Times, 28 Apr. 1947, p. 2". Times Digital Archives.