The 1971–72 Rugby Union County Championship was the 72nd edition of England's County Championship rugby union club competition. The competition was no longer the premier club competition because a National Knockout Competition called the John Player Cup had been introduced.[1][2][3]
| 1971–72 County Championship | |
|---|---|
| Countries |  England |
| Champions | Gloucestershire (10th title) |
| Runners-up | Warwickshire |
Gloucestershire won their tenth title (but first since 1937) after defeating Warwickshire in the final.[4][5]
Semi finals
edit| Team One | Team Two | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | Gloucestershire | 16-19 |
| Warwickshire | Yorkshire | 7-6 |
Final
edit| 11 March 1972 |
| Warwickshire | 6–11 | Gloucestershire |
| Try: Duckham Con: Rossborough | Try: Hannaford, Morley Pen: Stephens |
| Coundon Road, Coventry Referee: R F Johnson (London) |
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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.
- ^ "West, Peter. "Rugby Union." Times, 11 Mar. 1972, p. 5". Times Digital Archives.
- ^ "West, Peter. "Rugby Union." Times, 13 Mar. 1972, p. 7". Times Digital Archives.