1924–25 Rugby Union County Championship Explained

1924–25 County Championship
Champions:Leicestershire
Count:1
Runnersup:Gloucestershire
Prevseason:1923–24
Nextseason:1925–26

The 1924–25 Rugby Union County Championship was the 32nd edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time.[1] [2] [3]

Leicestershire won the competition for the first time after defeating Gloucestershire in the final.[4] [5]

Final

T Millington Gloucester
T Spoors Bristol
R Pickles Bristol
L Corbett Bristol
E Hughes Gloucester
Dr Taylor Gloucester
R Milliner Gloucester
Gloucester
F Ayliffe Gloucester
S Duberley Gloucester
F Ford Gloucester
M Shaw Bristol
A Hore Bristol
F Coombes Cinderford
W Preece Bream
L Sambrook Leicester
Leicester
Leicester
O Bryson Leicester
H Sambrook Leicester
M Holden Leicester
Leicester
G German Leicester
Leicester
Leicester
Leicester
H Sharratt Leicester
Leicester
Leicester
N Thorneloe Leicester

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Jenkins, Vivian. Rothmans Rugby Yearbook. 1976. 1975. 130-131. Brickfield Publications Ltd. 0362-00221-5.
  2. Web site: English County Championship. Rugby Football History.
  3. Web site: The County Finals. County Rugby.com.
  4. Web site: "Rugby Football." Times, 28 Mar. 1925, p. 6. Times Digital Archives.
  5. Web site: "Rugby Football." Times, 30 Mar. 1925, p. 6. Times Digital Archives.