The 1909–10 Rugby Union County Championship was the 22nd edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time.[1] [2] [3]
1909–10 County Championship | |
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Countries | ![]() |
Champions | Gloucestershire (1st title) |
Runners-up | Yorkshire |
Gloucestershire won the competition for the first time defeating Yorkshire in the final.[4] [5] [6]
Semifinals
editDate | Venue | Team one | Team two | Score |
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23 Feb | Blackheath | Kent | Gloucestershire | 3-6 |
Final
edit9 April 1910 |
Gloucestershire | 23–0 | Yorkshire |
Try: Eberle, Hudson (2), Spoors, Neale Con: Johnston (4) |
Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester Attendance: 10,000 Referee: T. D. Schofield (Welsh Rugby Union) |
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Jenkins, Vivian (1976). Rothmans Rugby Yearbook, 1975-1976. Brickfield Publications Ltd. pp. 130–131. ISBN 0362-00221-5.
- ^ "English County Championship". Rugby Football History.
- ^ "The County Finals". County Rugby.com.
- ^ ""Football." Times, 11 Apr. 1910, p. 20". Times Digital Archives.
- ^ "Gloucestershire v Yorkshire 9th April 1910". Clifton RFC.
- ^ "(FROM A CORRESPONDENT) "Rugby Football." Times, 9 Apr. 1910, p. 18". Times Digital Archives.