1982–83 Rugby Union County Championship
Appearance
1982–83 Thorn EMI County Championship | |
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Countries | England |
Champions | Gloucestershire (14th title) |
Runners-up | Yorkshire |
The 1982–83 Thorn EMI Rugby Union County Championship was the 83rd edition of England's County Championship rugby union club competition.[1][2][3]
Gloucestershire won their 14th title after defeating Yorkshire in the final.[4][5]
A new format was introduced which consisted of the counties being organised into four divisions with relegation and promotion.[6]
Semi finals
Date | Team One | Team Two | Score |
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26 Nov | Gloucestershire | Surrey | 19-16 |
26 Nov | Middlesex | Yorkshire | 7-18 |
Final
29 January 1983 |
Gloucestershire | 19-7 (HT 7-7) | Yorkshire |
Try: Boyle, Morley, Cue, Harding Pen: Sorrell | Try: Norton Pen: Old |
Memorial Ground, Bristol Referee: Roger Quittenton (London) |
See also
References
- ^ Jones, Stephen (1991) [1990]. Rothmans Rugby Yearbook. Rothmans Publications Ltd. pp. 152–153. ISBN 0-356-19162-1.
- ^ "English County Championship". Rugby Football History.
- ^ "The County Finals". County Rugby.com.
- ^ "Hands, David. "Championship final a clash of style and tradition." Times, 29 Jan. 1983, p. 17". Times Digital Archives.
- ^ "Hands, David. "Forward power decisive for Gloucestershire." Times, 31 Jan. 1983, p. 17". Times Digital Archives.
- ^ ""Club and county clash." Times, 1 Feb. 1982, p. 16". Times Digital Archives.