The 1969–70 Rugby Union County Championship was the 70th edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time.[1][2][3]
| 1969–70 County Championship | |
|---|---|
| Countries |  England |
| Champions | Staffordshire (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Gloucestershire |
Staffordshire won their first title after defeating Gloucestershire in the final.[4][5]
Semi finals
edit| Date | Venue | Team One | Team Two | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb | Kingsholm | Gloucestershire | Lancashire | 9-6 |
| 7 Feb | Peel Croft | Staffordshire | Eastern Counties | 15-9 |
Final
edit| 14 March 1970 |
| Staffordshire | 11–9 | Gloucestershire |
| Try: Hatter, Robinson Con: Doble Pen: Doble | Try: Hannaford, Collins Pen: Peters |
| Peel Croft, Burton-on-Trent Referee: R F Johnson (Kent) |
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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.
- ^ "TITLEY,, U. A. "Rugby Union." Times, 14 Mar. 1970, p. 9". Times Digital Archives.
- ^ "STREETON, RICHARD. "County Rugby Championship." Times, 16 Mar. 1970, p. 9". Times Digital Archives.