1958–59 Rugby Union County Championship
Appearance
1958–59 County Championship | |
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Countries | ![]() |
Champions | Warwickshire (3rd title) |
Runners-up | Gloucestershire |
The 1958–59 Rugby Union County Championship was the 59th edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time.[1][2][3]
Warwickshire won the competition for the third time after defeating Gloucestershire in the final.[4][5]
Final
[edit]11 April 1959 |
Gloucestershire | 9–14 | Warwickshire |
Try: Watts Pen: Cripps (2) | Try: Melville (2), another Con: Cole Pen: Cole |
Memorial Stadium, Bristol Referee: D M Parkes (Kent Society) |
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See also
[edit]References
[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. "Late Climax To County Rugby." Times, 11 Apr. 1959, p. 4". Times Digital Archives.
- ^ "From a Staff Reporter. "Powerful Pack Again Push Warwickshire To Title." Times, 13 Apr. 1959, p. 15". Times Digital Archives.