The 1892–93 Rugby Union County Championship was the fifth edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time.[1]
| 1892–93 County Championship | |
|---|---|
| Countries |  England |
| Date | October 1892 – February 1893 |
| Champions | Yorkshire (4th title) |
Yorkshire won the competition for the fourth time, defeating all three teams in the Championship Series.[2][3]
Draw and Results edit
Group Winners edit
| Division | Winners |
|---|---|
| South Western | Devon |
| South Eastern | Middlesex |
| North Western | Cumberland |
| North Eastern | Yorkshire |
Championship Series edit
| Date | Venue | Team One | Team Two | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan | Dewsbury | Yorkshire | Devon | 11-0 |
| 30 Jan | Richmond | Middlesex | Yorkshire | 5-14 |
| 9 Feb | Richmond | Middlesex | Cumberland | 0-2 |
| 11 Feb | Exeter | Devon | Cumberland | 2-22 |
| 16 Feb | Carlisle | Cumberland | Yorkshire | 2-17 |
| 16 Feb | Exeter | Devon | Middlesex | 10-0 |
Decisive tie edit
| 16 February 1894 |
| Cumberland | 2-17 (HT 0-9) | Yorkshire |
Try: Armstrong  | Try: Richardson, Dyson (2), Fletcher, Rigg, Jowett, Broadley Con: Lockwood |
| Lismore Terrace, Carlisle Attendance: 8,000 Referee: W Cail (Northumberland) |
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See also edit
References edit
- ^ Jenkins, Vivian (1976) [1975]. Rothmans Rugby Yearbook. Brickfield Publications Ltd. pp. 130–131. ISBN 0362-00221-5.
- ^ ""Multiple Sports Items." York Herald, 10 Feb. 1893, p. 8". Times Digital Archives.
- ^ ""FOOTBALL." York Herald, 10 Feb. 1894, p. 8". Times Digital Archives.