1946–47 Rugby Union County Championship
The 1946–47 Rugby Union County Championship was the 47th edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time.[1] [2] [3]
1946–47 County Championship | |
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Countries | ![]() |
Champions | Lancashire (4th title) |
Runners-up | Gloucestershire |
Lancashire won the competition for the fourth time after defeating Gloucestershire in a replayed final.[4] [5] [6] [7]
Semi Finals
Team One | Team Two | Score |
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Lancashire | Warwickshire | 16-3 |
Gloucestershire | Middlesex | 24-17 |
Final
12 April 1947 |
Lancashire | 8-8 (HT 3-8) | Gloucestershire |
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Try: Rhodes, Guest ![]() Con: Heaton |
Drop: Jones (2) |
St Anthony's Road, Blundellsands Attendance: 5,000 Referee: Cyril H Gadney |
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Final
26 April 1947 |
Gloucestershire | 3-14 (HT 0-8) | Lancashire |
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Pen: Jones |
Try: Shuker, Holmes, Luya ![]() Con: Heaton Pen: Heaton |
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References
- Jenkins, Vivian (1975–76). 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. "Rugby Football." Times, 12 Apr. 1947, p. 8". Times Digital Archives.
- "From Our Rugby Football Correspondent. "A Drawn County Final." Times, 14 Apr. 1947, p. 2". Times Digital Archives.
- "From Our Rugby Football Correspondent. "Rugby Football." Times, 26 Apr. 1947, p. 8". Times Digital Archives.
- "From Our Rugby Football Correspondent. "Rugby Football." Times, 28 Apr. 1947, p. 2". Times Digital Archives.
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