1896–97 Rugby Union County Championship Explained

1896–97 County Championship
Champions:	Kent
Count:	1
Prevseason:	1895–96
Nextseason:	1897–98

The 1896–97 Rugby Union County Championship was the ninth edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time.^[1]

Kent won the competition for the first time defeating Cumberland in the final. The Championship was subject to criticism regarding the lack of interest shown by some counties.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Final

W Burkett Millom M Young Millom R Moore Millom T Fletcher Seaton W Cunningham Millom Millom T James Millom James Davidson (capt) Aspatria Aspatria J Walker Aspatria W Young Workington W Moore Workington D Elliot Carlisle Millom S Hogarth Millom

G Gordon-Smith Blackheath A Latter Blackheath Harlequins John Fegan (capt) Blackheath W Walmsley Southwark Home Blackheath F C Wetherell Guy's Hospital F Jacob Cambridge University Cambridge University Blackheath Blackheath Blackheath Blackheath A G Gibson London Scottish N M Marples Croydon

See also

• English rugby union system
• Rugby union in England

Notes and References

1. Book: Jenkins, Vivian. Rothmans Rugby Yearbook, 1975-1976. 1976. 130–131. Brickfield Publications Ltd. 0362-00221-5.
2. Web site: "The Rugby Union County Championship." Times, 10 Apr. 1897, p. 11. British Newspaper Archives.
3. News: Club Matches, 12 April. 1897. Eastern Daily Press - Norwich.
4. News: Football, 15 April. 1897. Cornishman - Penzance.