The 1985–86 John Player Special Cup was the 15th edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time. Bath won the competition for the third consecutive year defeating

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in the final. The event was sponsored by John Player cigarettes and the final was held at

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Draw and results

First round

Cheshunt progress on more tries*

Second round

Third round

Northampton progress as away team*

Fourth round

Quarter-finals

Wasps progress on more tries*

Semi-finals

Final

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:1985-86 John Player Cup 1985–86 rugby union tournaments for clubs 1985–86 in English rugby union RFU Knockout Cup