| 1988–89 Toshiba County Championship | |
|---|---|
| Countries |  England |
| Champions | Durham County (8th title) |
| Runners-up | Cornwall |
The 1988–89 Toshiba Rugby Union County Championship was the 89th edition of England's County Championship rugby union club competition.[1][2][3]
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.
Semi finals
| Date | Venue | Team One | Team Two | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan | Redruth | Cornwall | Warwickshire | 13-10 |
| 21 Jan | Blackheath | Kent | Durham | 6-10 |
Final
| 1 April 1989 |
| Durham County | 13-9 (HT 6-3) | Cornwall |
Try: Fenwick  Pen: Bland (3) | Pen: Champion (3) |
| Twickenham Attendance: 27,500 Referee: Fred Howard (Liverpool) |
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See also
References
- ↑ Jones, Stephen (1991) [1990]. Rothmans Rugby Yearbook. Rothmans Publications Ltd. pp. 152–153. ISBN 0-356-19162-1.
- ↑ "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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