1928–29 Rugby Union County Championship
1928–29 County Championship | |
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Countries | England |
Champions | Middlesex (1st title) |
Runners-up | Lancashire |
The 1928–29 Rugby Union County Championship was the 36th edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time.[1][2] [3]
Middlesex won the competition for the first time after defeating Lancashire in the final replay following a drawn match in the first match.[4] [5][6][7]
Final
9 March 1929 |
Middlesex | 8–8 | Lancashire |
Try: Carris (2) Con: McCullough | Try: Meikle, Wilson Con: Ogden |
Twickenham Stadium Attendance: 12,000 Referee: J Stephens (North Midlands) |
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Final Replay
23 March 1929 |
Lancashire | 8-9 | Middlesex |
Try: Benson Con: Ogden Pen: Ogden | Try: Morel Con: Powell Drop: Stephenson |
St Anthony's Road, Blundellsands Attendance: 8,000 Referee: J Stephens (North Midlands) |
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See also
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ ""Rugby Football." Times, 9 Mar. 1929, p. 6". Times Digital Archives.
- ^ ""Rugby Football." Times, 23 Mar. 1929, p. 6". Times Digital Archives.
- ^ ""A Drawn County Final." Times, 11 Mar. 1929, p. 6". Times Digital Archives.
- ^ ""Rugby Football." Times, 25 Mar. 1929, p. 6". Times Digital Archives.
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