1955–56 Rugby Union County Championship
Appearance
1955–56 County Championship | |
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Countries | ![]() |
Champions | Middlesex (4th title) |
Runners-up | Devon |
The 1955–56 Rugby Union County Championship was the 56th edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time.[1][2][3]
Middlesex won the competition for the fourth time after defeating Devon in the final.[4][5]
Final
10 March 1956 |
Middlesex | 13-9 (HT 0-6) | Devon |
Try: Woodward, Roberts ![]() Con: Elgie (2) Pen: Elgie | Pen: Glastonbury (3) |
Twickenham Referee: L H Boundy (Hertfordshire) |
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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.
- ^ "From Our Rugby Football Correspondent. "Devon's First County Final Since 1912." Times, 10 Mar. 1956, p. 4". Times Digital Archives.
- ^ "From Our Rugby Football Correspondent. "Ireland Rise To Occasion In Dublin." Times, 12 Mar. 1956, p. 15". Times Digital Archives.