The 1896–97 Rugby Union County Championship was the ninth edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time.
Kent won the competition for the first time defeating
Cumberland
Cumberland ( ) is a historic county in the far North West England. It covers part of the Lake District as well as the north Pennines and Solway Firth coast. Cumberland had an administrative function from the 12th century until 1974. From 19 ...
in the final. The Championship was subject to criticism regarding the lack of interest shown by some counties.
Final
See also
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English rugby union system
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Rugby union in England
References
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Rugby Union County Championship
County Championship (rugby union) seasons