1979–80 Rugby Union County Championship
The 1979–80 Thorn EMI Rugby Union County Championship was the 80th edition of England's County Championship rugby union club competition.[1][2][3]
| 1979–80 Thorn EMI County Championship | |
|---|---|
| Countries |  England |
| Champions | Lancashire (11th title) |
| Runners-up | Gloucestershire |
Lancashire won their 11th title after defeating Gloucestershire in the final.
First round
| Pos | Northern Division | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lancashire | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 210 | 42 | 10 |
| 2 | Northumberland | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 109 | 56 | 8 |
| 3 | Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 60 | 49 | 6 |
| 4 | Durham | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 39 | 101 | 3 |
| 5 | Cheshire | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 63 | 97 | 2 |
| 6 | Cumberland & Westmorland | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 31 | 158 | 2 |
| Pos | Midlands Group A | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Midlands | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 16 | 4 |
| 2 | East Midlands | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 41 | 2 |
| 3 | Notts, Lincs & Derby | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 33 | 0 |
| Pos | Midlands Group B | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 22 | 4 |
| 2 | Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 36 | 2 |
| 3 | Leicestershire | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 53 | 0 |
| Pos | London Group A | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surrey | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 29 | 4 |
| 2 | Middlesex | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 25 | 2 |
| 3 | Kent | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 37 | 49 | 0 |
| Pos | London Group B | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern Counties | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 71 | 26 | 4 |
| 2 | Sussex | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 22 | 4 |
| 3 | Hampshire | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 46 | 2 |
| 4 | Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 74 | 2 |
| Pos | South-West Division | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gloucestershire | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 36 | 4 |
| 2 | Devon | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 44 | 40 | 4 |
| 3 | Somerset | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 40 | 3 |
| 4 | Cornwall | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 35 | 46 | 1 |
| Pos | Southern Division | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 18 | 6 |
| 2 | Buckinghamshire | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 43 | 42 | 2 |
| 3 | Dorset & Wilts | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 39 | 2 |
| 4 | Berkshire | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 31 | 2 |
Second round
| Venue | Team One | Team Two | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moseley | North Midlands | Warwickshire | 13-7 |
| Woodford | Surrey | Eastern Counties | 26-6 |
| Oxford | Oxfordshire | Gloucestershire | 10-36 |
Semi finals
| Date | Venue | Team One | Team Two | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dec | Moseley | North Midlands | Gloucestershire | 17-21 |
| 9 Dec | Old Deer Park | Surrey | Lancashire | 6-31 |
Final
| 9 February 1980 |
| Lancashire | 21-15 | Gloucestershire |
Try: O'Brien, Slemen, Carleton (2),  Con: O'Brien Pen: O'Brien | Try: Pomphrey Con: Butler Pen: Bulter (3) |
| Powderhouse Lane, Vale of Lune Attendance: 10,000 (estimated)[4] Referee: Laurie Prideaux (North Midlands) |
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References
- Jenkins, Vivian (1981) [1980]. Rothmans Rugby Yearbook. Brickfield Publications Ltd. pp. 125–131. ISBN 0362-02018-3.
- "English County Championship". Rugby Football History.
- "The County Finals". County Rugby.com.
- "100 CLUB OF THE DAY: VALE OF LUNE RUFC". Sale Sharks.
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