1961–62 Rugby Union County Championship Explained

1961–62 County Championship
Champions:	Warwickshire
Count:	5
Runnersup:	Hampshire
Prevseason:	1960–61
Nextseason:	1962–63

The 1961–62 Rugby Union County Championship was the 62nd edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Warwickshire won the competition for the fifth time after defeating Hampshire in the final.^[4]

Final

S A Morris M H S Heath C Gibson Wasps R Willis Christchurch S R Smith (capt) Richmond G P Thomas United Services Portsmouth M J G Stear R Brooke Rosslyn Park K P Andrews G W Payne D Willis Wasps W E Rothwell

D R Cook Coventry Peter Jackson (capt) Coventry Coventry R J Frame Coventry M Neale Coventry A Davies Coventry G C Cole Coventry Coventry Coventry M R McLean Coventry Harlequins Stan Purdy Rugby J F Gardiner Coventry Coventry

See also

• English rugby union system
• Rugby union in England

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: From Our Rugby Football Correspondent. "Hampshire XV May Spring Surprise In Final." Times, 10 Mar. 1962, p. 3. Times Digital Archives.