1982–83 Rugby Union County Championship

The 1982–83 Thorn EMI Rugby Union County Championship was the 83rd edition of England's County Championship rugby union club competition. [1] [2] [3]

1982–83 Thorn EMI County Championship
Countries England
ChampionsGloucestershire (14th title)
Runners-upYorkshire

Gloucestershire won their 14th title after defeating Yorkshire in the final.[4] [5]

A new format was introduced which consisted of the counties being organised into four divisions with relegation and promotion.[6]

See also

References
  1. Jones, Stephen (1990–91). Rothmans Rugby Yearbook. Rothmans Publications Ltd. pp. 152–153. ISBN 0-356-19162-1.
  2. "English County Championship". Rugby Football History.
  3. "The County Finals". County Rugby.com.
  4. "Hands, David. "Championship final a clash of style and tradition." Times, 29 Jan. 1983, p. 17". Times Digital Archives.
  5. "Hands, David. "Forward power decisive for Gloucestershire." Times, 31 Jan. 1983, p. 17". Times Digital Archives.
  6. ""Club and county clash." Times, 1 Feb. 1982, p. 16". Times Digital Archives.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.