1996–97 Rugby Union County Championship

1996–97 CIS Insurance County Championship
Countries	England
Champions	Cumbria (1st title)
Runners-up	Somerset
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The 1996–97 CIS Insurance Rugby Union County Championship was the 97th edition of England's County Championship rugby union club competition.^{[1] [2]}

Cumbria won their first title (although Cumberland had won the title in 1924). They defeated Somerset in the final.^[3]

Final

19 April 1997

Cumbria	21-13 (HT 11-8)	Somerset
Try: Bell, Milnes Con: Scott Pen: Scott (3)		Try: Rees, King Pen: Edmonds

Twickenham Attendance: 8,150 Referee: Brian Campsall (Yorkshire)

See also

• English rugby union system
• Rugby union in England

References