1996–97 Pilkington Cup
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The 1996–97 Pilkington Cup was the 26th edition of England's premier rugby union club competition.
Leicester Leicester ( ) is a city status in the United Kingdom, city, Unitary authorities of England, unitary authority area, and the county town of Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England. It is the largest city in the East Midlands with a popula ...
won the competition defeating Sale in the final. The event was sponsored by
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and the final was held at
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.


Draw and results


First round (Sep 14)


Second round (Oct 12)

Progressed to next round by virtue of scoring more tries*


Third round (Nov 2)


Fourth round (Dec 21 & 22)


Fifth round (Jan 25 & 26)


Quarter-finals (Feb 22 & 23)


Semi-finals (Mar 29)


Final


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Pilkington Cup 1996-97 1996–97 rugby union tournaments for clubs 1996–97 in English rugby union