1975–76 John Player Cup
The 1975-1976 John Player Cup was the fifth edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time. Gosforth won the competition defeating Rosslyn Park in the final. In the final Bob Mordell of Rosslyn Park punched Dave Robinson and was sent off after only ten minutes of the game.[1] The event was sponsored for the first time by John Player cigarettes and the final was held at Twickenham Stadium. [2]
Draw and Results
First Round
Second Round
Quarter Finals
Semi Finals
Final
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| 1 | Brian Patrick |
| 2 | S M Griffen |
| 3 | Ken Britten |
| 4 | Harry Patrick |
| 5 | Steve Gustard |
| 6 | Richard Breakey |
| 7 | Malcolm Young (c) |
| 8 | Peter Dixon |
| 9 | A J Preston |
| 10 | Terry Roberts |
| 11 | John Short |
| 12 | Dave Robinson |
| 13 | Andy Cutter |
| 14 | Duncan Madsen |
| 15 | Colin White |
Replacements: |
| 16 | Phil Levinson for Colin White (21m) |
Coach: |
Jack Rowell |
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| 1 | Phil Treseder |
| 2 | Mike Bulpitt |
| 3 | Charles Kent |
| 4 | Steve Fluskey |
| 5 | Jim Moyes |
| 6 | Charles Ralston |
| 7 | Lionel Weston |
| 8 | Andy Ripley |
| 9 | Bob Mordell |
| 10 | Tony Rodgers |
| 11 | Neil Mantell |
| 12 | Dave Starling |
| 13 | Paddy Hinton |
| 14 | Phil Keith-Roach (c) |
| 15 | George Lloyd-Roberts |
Replacements: |
| 16 | Les Byrne for Phil Treseder (33m) |
Coach: |
Peter Berryman / Glen Robertson |
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References
- ↑ Jenkins, Vivian (1976). Rothmans Rugby Yearbook. Brickfield Publications Ltd. ISBN 0362-00281-9.
- ↑ "Times Archives". Oxfordshire Libraries.