1973–74 RFU Knockout Cup
| 1973–74 RFU National KO competition | |||
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The 1973–74 RFU Knockout Cup was the third edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time. Coventry won the competition for the second successive year defeating London Scottish in the final.[1] The final was held at Twickenham Stadium.[2]
Draw and results
[edit]Second round
[edit]| Team one | Team two | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Saracens | Northampton | 4-15 |
| Bath | Wilmslow | 8-17 |
| Clifton | Sale | 3-6 |
| Coventry | Gosforth | 15-6 |
| Gloucester | London Scottish | 9-12 |
| Orrell | Harlequins | 25-7 |
| Richmond | Bristol | 16-14 |
| Rosslyn Park | Moseley | 18-12 |
Quarter-finals
[edit]| Team one | Team two | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Orrell | Northampton | 19-9 |
| Richmond | London Scottish | 0-7 |
| Sale | Rosslyn Park | 12-42 |
| Wilmslow | Coventry | 7-19 |
Semi-finals
[edit]| Team one | Team two | Score |
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| Coventry | Rosslyn Park | 23-4 |
| Orrell | London Scottish | 3-12 |
Final
[edit]| 27 April 1974 |
| Coventry | 26–6 | London Scottish |
| Try: Tim Barnwell David Duckham (2) Bill Gittings Con: Peter Rossborough (2) Pen: Peter Rossborough (2) | Pen: David Bell (2) |
| Twickenham Stadium, London Referee: Mike Titcomb (Bristol Society) |
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References
[edit]- ^ Jenkins, Vivian (1975). Rothmans Rugby Yearbook. Brickfield Publications Ltd. ISBN 0362-00221-5.
- ^ "Times Archives". Oxfordshire Libraries.
Top-level English club rugby union cup competitions | |
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| RFU Knockout Cup | |
| Anglo-Welsh Cup | |
| Premiership Rugby Cup | |
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