1927–28 Rugby Union County Championship Explained

1927–28 County Championship
Champions:Yorkshire
Count:9
Runnersup:Cornwall
Prevseason:1926–27
Nextseason:1928–29

The 1927–28 Rugby Union County Championship was the 35th edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time.[1] [2] [3]

Yorkshire won the competition for the ninth time after defeating Cornwall in the final.[4]

Final

W Guest Wakefield
C F Tetley Bradford
F W Roberts Bradford
F Malir Otley
W S Stansfield Old Bradfordians
H V Wade Hartlepool Rovers
D Bradley Morley
C K T Faithfull Halifax
S R Whitfield Batley
A H Bateson Otley
W H Chalcroft Halifax
H L Proctor Headingley
T C Atkinson Otley
C Smith Huddersfield Old Boys
H Wilkinson Halifax
C G Gosling Devonport United Services
C Jago (capt) Penryn
R Jennings Redruth
P Collins Camborne
L RobertsRedruth
F Rogers Camborne
J Andrew Redruth
P Evans Camborne
J Hollow Redruth
W N Peake Plymouth Albion
W T Biddick Camborne
F Selwood Camborne
H Maddrell Penzance
F BrookerRedruth
I Jacket Falmouth

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, 10 Mar. 1928, p. 5. Times Digital Archives.