1988–89 Rugby Union County Championship
The 1988–89 Toshiba Rugby Union County Championship was the 89th edition of England's County Championship rugby union club competition. [1] [2] [3]
| 1988–89 Toshiba County Championship | |
|---|---|
| Countries |  |
| Champions | Durham County (8th title) |
| Runners-up | Cornwall |
Durham County won their eighth title after defeating Cornwall in the final.[4] [5]
The competition celebrated 100 years and despite the fact that it no longer held the same prestige as before a record crowd of 27,500 (the majority from Cornwall) turned up to watch the final at Twickenham Stadium.
References
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- "English County Championship". Rugby Football History.
- "The County Finals". County Rugby.com.
- "hands, David. "Cornwall looking to greater experience to subdue Durham." Times, 1 Apr. 1989, p. 47". Times Digital Archives.
- "hands, David. "Cornwall lose by looking a gift horse in the mouth." Times, 3 Apr. 1989, p. 34". Times Digital Archives.
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