1980–81 Rugby Union County Championship
The 1980–81 Thorn EMI Rugby Union County Championship was the 81st edition of England's County Championship rugby union club competition.[1][2][3]
| 1980–81 Thorn EMI County Championship | |
|---|---|
| Countries |  England |
| Champions | Northumberland (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Gloucestershire |
Northumberland won their second title (but first since 1898) after defeating Gloucestershire in the final.
First Round
| Pos | Northern Division | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northumberland | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 99 | 44 | 10 |
| 2 | Lancashire | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 107 | 31 | 8 |
| 3 | Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 70 | 81 | 6 |
| 4 | Durham | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 39 | 60 | 2 |
| 5 | Cheshire | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 36 | 79 | 2 |
| 6 | Cumberland & Westmorland | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 37 | 93 | 2 |
| Pos | Midlands Group A | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Midlands | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 4 |
| 2 | Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 2 |
| 3 | East Midlands | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 24 | 0 |
| Pos | Midlands Group B | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 19 | 4 |
| 2 | Leicestershire | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 39 | 2 |
| 3 | Notts, Lincs & Derby | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 41 | 0 |
| Pos | London Group A | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surrey | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 18 | 4 |
| 2 | Middlesex | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 51 | 26 | 2 |
| 3 | Eastern Counties | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 62 | 0 |
| Pos | London Group B | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 17 | 6 |
| 2 | Kent | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 73 | 38 | 4 |
| 3 | Sussex | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 45 | 35 | 2 |
| 4 | Hampshire | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 103 | 0 |
| Pos | South-West Division | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gloucestershire | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 25 | 6 |
| 2 | Cornwall | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 17 | 4 |
| 3 | Devon | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 41 | 2 |
| 4 | Somerset | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 51 | 0 |
| Pos | Southern Division | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buckinghamshire | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 75 | 28 | 6 |
| 2 | Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 59 | 28 | 4 |
| 3 | Berkshire | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 39 | 2 |
| 4 | Dorset & Wilts | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 31 | 0 |
Second Round
| Venue | Team One | Team Two | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry | Warwickshire | North Midlands | 13-0 |
| Old Deer Park | Surrey | Hertfordshire | 14-12 |
| Gloucester | Gloucestershire | Buckinghamshire | 19-0 |
Semi finals
| Date | Venue | Team One | Team Two | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov | Bristol | Gloucestershire | Warwickshire | 3-0 |
| 22 Nov | Gosforth | Northumberland | Surrey | 12-6 |
Final
| 31 January 1981 |
| Gloucestershire | 6-15 | Northumberland |
| Pen: Butler (2) | Try: Roberts, Pollock  Con: Johnson, Young Drop: Johnson |
| Kingsholm, Gloucester Referee: Roger Quittenton (London) |
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References
- Jenkins, Vivian (1982) [1981]. Rothmans Rugby Yearbook. Rothmans Publications Ltd. pp. 133–138. ISBN 09075-7405-X.
- "English County Championship". Rugby Football History.
- "The County Finals". County Rugby.com.
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