1996–97 Rugby Union County Championship
English rugby union competition
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The 1996–97 CIS Insurance Rugby Union County Championship was the 97th edition of England's County Championship rugby union club competition.[1][2]
| 1996–97 CIS Insurance County Championship | |
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| Countries |  England |
| Champions | Cumbria (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Somerset |
Cumbria won their first title (although Cumberland had won the title in 1924). They defeated Somerset in the final.[3]
Final
| 19 April 1997 |
| Cumbria | 21–13 | Somerset |
| Try: Bell, Milnes Con: Scott Pen: Scott (3) | Try: Rees, King Pen: Edmonds |
| Twickenham Attendance: 8,150 Referee: Brian Campsall (Yorkshire) |
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