1965–66 Rugby Union County Championship

The 1965–66 Rugby Union County Championship was the 66th edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time.[1][2][3]

1965–66 County Championship
Countries England
ChampionsMiddlesex (5th title)
Runners-upLancashire

Middlesex won the competition for the fifth time after defeating Lancashire in the final.[4][5]

Final

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12 March 1966
Lancashire0–6Middlesex
Drop: Thomas, Wilson
St Anthony's Road, Blundellsands
Referee: Mike Titcomb (Gloucestershire)
John Willcox (capt) Headingley
Ted Rudd St Helens
Chris Jennins Waterloo
R Davies Broughton Park
M Smythe Broughton Park
Tom Brophy Liverpool
W R M French Waterloo
Nick Drake-Lee Manchester
T Housley Wigan
M J Hindle Fylde
Barry Jackson Broughton Park
A R Trickey Sale
Dick Greenwood Waterloo
R F Irving Liverpool
T Kirchen Liverpool
Gordon MacDonald (capt) London Scottish
Sandy Hinshelwood London Scottish
J Wilson Bristol
T M Rutter Westminster Hospital
Hamish Keith Wasps
R J A Thomas London Welsh
J H Montgomery London Scottish
J H Kent Old Millhillians
Steve Richards Richmond
B M Stoneman Richmond
Victor Harding Harlequins
Chris Ralston Richmond
J A D Wyness Saracens
C W Thorburn Guy's Hospital
George Sherriff Saracens

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Jenkins, Vivian (1976) [1975]. Rothmans Rugby Yearbook. Brickfield Publications Ltd. pp. 130–131. ISBN 0362-00221-5.
  2. ^ "English County Championship". Rugby Football History.
  3. ^ "The County Finals". County Rugby.com.
  4. ^ "FROM OUR RUGBY FOOTBALL CORRESPONDENT. "Rugby Football Prospects." Times, 12 Mar. 1966, p. 4". Times Digital Archives.
  5. ^ "From Our Rugby Football Correspondent. "Irish Forwards Frustrate Welsh Hopes." Times, 14 Mar. 1966, p. 4". Times Digital Archives.