1972–73 Rugby Union County Championship
English rugby union competition
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The 1972–73 Rugby Union County Championship was the 73rd season of England's County Championship club rugby union competition.[1][2][3]
| 1972–73 County Championship | |
|---|---|
| Countries |  England |
| Champions | Lancashire (9th title) |
| Runners-up | Gloucestershire |
Lancashire won their ninth title after defeating Gloucestershire in the final.[4][5]
Semi-finals
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire | Eastern Counties | 7–6 |
| Lancashire | North Midlands | 9–9, 22–7 |
Final
| 24 March 1973 |
| Gloucestershire | 12–17 | Lancashire |
| Try: Rollitt Con: Butler Pen: Butler (2) | Try: Briers (2), Richards Con: O'Driscoll Pen: McDonald |
| Memorial Ground, Bristol Referee: R F Johnson (Kent) |
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