1898–99 Rugby Union County Championship
The 1898–99 Rugby Union County Championship was the 11th edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time.[1]
1898–99 County Championship | |
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Countries | ![]() |
Champions | Devon (1st title) |
Runners-up | Northumberland |
Devon won the competition for the first time defeating Northumberland in the final.[2] [3]
Final
10 April 1899 |
Northumberland | 0-5 (HT 0-0) | Devon |
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Try: Dunn ![]() Con: Powell |
Jesmond, Newcastle Attendance: 6,000 |
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References
- Jenkins, Vivian (1976). Rothmans Rugby Yearbook, 1975-1976. Brickfield Publications Ltd. pp. 130–131. ISBN 0362-00221-5.
- ""FOOTBALL NOTES." York Herald, 10 Apr. 1899, p. 8". British Library Newspaper Archives.
- ""TO-DAY'S FOOTBALL MATCHES." Standard, 8 Apr. 1899, p. 9". British Library Newspaper Archives.
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