1975–76 John Player Cup
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The 1975–76 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
| Team one | Team two | Score |
|---|---|---|
| London Welsh | Richmond | 21-6 |
| Orrell | Sale | 9-15 |
| Maidenhead RFC | Wakefield | 0-20 |
| Liverpool | Leicester | 10-7 |
| Havant | Thurrock | 12-4 |
| London Irish | Saracens | 16-3 |
| Rosslyn Park | Marlow | 41-3 |
| London Scottish | Wasps | 19-0 |
| Kettering | Coventry | 12-20 |
| Plymouth Albion | Gloucester | 3-9 |
| Moseley | Nottingham | 25-12 |
| Gosforth | Hartlepool Rovers | 35-9 |
| Headingley | Roundhay | 4-6 |
| Bath | Bristol | 15-24 |
| Penryn | St Luke's College | 32-7 |
| Northampton | Bedford | 9-6 |
Second round
| Team one | Team two | Score |
|---|---|---|
| London Welsh | Coventry | 13-9 |
| Sale | Gloucester | 16-15 |
| Wakefield | Moseley | 10-9 |
| Liverpool | Gosforth | 12-19 |
| Havant | Roundhay | 3-24 |
| London Irish | Bristol | 3-14 |
| Rosslyn Park | Penryn | 39-3 |
| London Scottish | Northampton | 16-28 |
Quarter-finals
| Team one | Team two | Score |
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| Sale | London Welsh | 16-14 |
| Roundhay | Gosforth | 3-14 |
| Wakefield | Northampton | 12-6 |
| Bristol | Rosslyn Park | 12-16 |
Semi-finals
| Team one | Team two | Score |
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| Sale | Gosforth | 3-12 |
| Rosslyn Park | Wakefield | 12-6 |
Final
| 24 April 1976 |
| Gosforth | 23–14 | Rosslyn Park |
| Try: Brian Patrick Terry Roberts Steve Gustard Dave Robinson Con: Malcolm Young (2) Pen: Malcolm Young | Try: Andy Ripley Mike Bulpitt Drop: Charles Ralston |
| Twickenham Stadium, London Attendance: 7,500 Referee: Norman Sanson (Berkshire) |
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References
- ^ Jenkins, Vivian (1976). Rothmans Rugby Yearbook. Brickfield Publications Ltd. ISBN 0362-00281-9.
- ^ "Times Archives". Oxfordshire Libraries.