1958–59 Rugby Union County Championship
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]
1958–59 County Championship | |
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Countries | ![]() |
Champions | Warwickshire (3rd title) |
Runners-up | Gloucestershire |
Warwickshire won the competition for the third time after defeating Gloucestershire in the final.[4] [5]
Final
11 April 1959 |
Gloucestershire | 9-14 (HT 9-3) | Warwickshire |
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Try: Watts ![]() Pen: Cripps (2) |
Try: Melville (2), another ![]() Con: Cole Pen: Cole |
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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. "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.
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