The 1960–61 Rugby Union County Championship was the 61st edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time.[1][2][3]
1960–61 County Championship | |
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Champions | Cheshire (2nd title) |
Runners-up | Devon |
Cheshire won the competition for the second time after defeating Devon in the replayed final.[4]
Final
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Final Replay
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Cheshire | 5–3 | Devon |
Try: Nelson Con: Griffiths | Try: Thorning |
Upper Park, Birkenhead Park Referee: A E R Cotterill (Shrewsbury R S) |
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See also
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edit- ^ 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. "Cheshire's Explosive START Decides County Final." Times, 10 Apr. 1961, p. 14". Times Digital Archives.