The 1923–24 Rugby Union County Championship was the 31st edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time.[1][2][3]
| 1923–24 County Championship | |
|---|---|
| Countries |  England |
| Champions | Cumberland (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Kent |
Cumberland won the competition for the first time after defeating Kent in the final.[4][5] [6]
Semifinals edit
| Date | Venue | Team one | Team two | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Mar | Carlisle | Cumberland | Leicestershire | 12-8 |
| 2 Feb | Rectory Field | Kent | Somerset | 23-0 |
Final edit
| 5 April 1924 |
| Cumberland | 14-3 (HT 6-3) | Kent |
Try: Tucker, Burrows (2)  Con: x1 Pen: Holliday Drop: T Little (2) | Try: Jacob |
| Carlisle Attendance: 10,000 Referee: A W Angus (Scotland) |
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See also edit
References edit
- ^ Jenkins, Vivian. 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. Times Digital Archives. 7 April 1924. p. 5.
- ^ "1924". Clifton RFC.
- ^ "Rugby Football". Times. Times Digital Archives. 5 April 1924. p. 6.