1953–54 Rugby Union County Championship
The 1953–54 Rugby Union County Championship was the 54th edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time.[1] [2] [3]
| 1953–54 County Championship | |
|---|---|
| Countries |  |
| Champions | Middlesex (3rd title) |
| Runners-up | Lancashire |
Middlesex won the competition for the third time after defeating Lancashire in the final. Higgins was carried off on a stretcher early in the game which contributed to the heavy loss suffered by Lancashire.[4] [5]
References
- Jenkins, Vivian (1975–76). 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. "Rugby County Final." Times, 3 Apr. 1954, p. 3". Times Digital Archives.
- "FROM OUR RUGBY FOOTBALL CORRESPONDENT. "Unhappy Day For Lancashire." Times, 5 Apr. 1954, p. 5". Times Digital Archives.
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