The 1956–57 Scottish Inter-District Championship was a
rugby union
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competition for Scotland's district teams.
This season saw the fourth formal
Scottish Inter-District Championship
The Scottish Inter-District Championship is a rugby union competition between regional sides in Scotland. Established in 1953, the tournament went through several formats.
The Scottish Rugby Union confirmed in January 2023 that the Scottish In ...
.
A notable selection for
Glasgow District this season was that of
Noel Bowden, a capped All Black from
New Zealand
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,
South
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Etymology
The word ''south'' comes from Old English ''sūþ'', from earlier Pro ...
and
Edinburgh District won the competition with two wins and a loss each.
1956-57 League Table
Results
Round 1
Glasgow District:
South:
Round 2
South:
North and Midlands:
Round 3
North and Midlands:
Edinburgh District:
Round 4
Glasgow District:
Edinburgh District:
Round 5
North and Midlands:
Glasgow District:
Round 6
South:
Edinburgh District:
References
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1956–57 in Scottish rugby union
1956–57