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Two seasonsago THORN EMI gave the County Championship a new lease of life; and now the R.F.U. have given it a further, deserving, shot in the arm. 50 the 'Division lobby' lost, and, indirectly, the THORN EMI County Championship is a principal beneficiary. And l, for one, am pleased . Inevitably, for those who played in County rugby ones feelings on the matter-the 'up' -or 'down-grading' of the Championship - must be influenced by ones experience of it. M y lasti ng memories of County football w ith Oxferdshire and 5urrey will be of a great dea l of fun - even if there were sorne Wednesday afternoon matches when the quality of rugby did not seem to warrant the watching presence of even the two men and a dog parading the touchline (i n addition to the committee who invariably outnumbered the players!). But it wasn't always like that. On top of sorn e fiercely contested county 'derbies: the occas­ ional Group success and subseq uent 'play-off; quarter- or semi-final, gave one a taste of what county rugby cou Id be. Even then, and that's a few years ago now, most of the players wou Id have welcomed a county competition of greater significance, as it promises to become next season. 1 wish the changes had come sooner. But there was always th e pleasurable and va luable experi ence of partnering pl ayers from different clubs, of witness­ ing the junior club representative making 'the big time: of encountering opponent's away from their normal beat, or simply of widening ones circle of rugby friends. There was, too, a genuine identity to enjoy, additional to that of ones club, which had as its basis historica l, local and intimate loyalty, and one that a revitalized, 5aturdays only, CountyChampionship can only enhance. Hopefully, the new style County Championship w ill also provide a helpful mid-point between club and country representation. If so, that's a bonus for the selectors. But there does seem to be a body of opinion which can only see the County Championship as a means towards an end, and not as an end in itselr. 1would suggest they're missing the point, and perhaps have not fou nd the pleasure that there is to be experienced w h en in­ volved as a player, or another capacity, in county rugby. The new structure of county rugby will surely provide the impetus that's been missing from the competition. 1doubt if next season there' 1I be any likelihood of dressing-room intro­ ductions between one player in a county tea m and another of the same side, 20 minutes before both take the field together, or occasions when a si de starts a match with 13 players- 2 others lost en route to Colchester or Chipping Norton! Mind you,occurrences like that were part of the fun ... in retrospect! 50 while we wait twelve months for a restructured County Championshipon a league basis, w here do we search for this year's THO RN EM I County Champions? Weil, if the last 6 years are anything to go by cast your eyes far and wide, si nce in that time champions have emerged from ail corners of . No, it's not just a Gloucestershire-l ancashire private ciuel , though their part in the competition has been substantial enough. Perhaps a stronger guideline might be to look for Cen tenari ans. Remember it was Northumberland's Thorn Trophy last year, Middlesex won the title 3 years ago, and thi s time? .. . You'd better keep a special eye once again on Bill Beaumont and his lancastrian lads!

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Apex Ho u,e, Twickenham Road, Feltham, Middlesex TWI3 6JQ.Tel : 01-898 4444. Message from the President Today sees us weil into our Thorn County Championship programme for this season and on behalf of the Durham County [ would Iike to welcome you ail to Yiewsley Drive. Our opponents this afternoon are from Cheshire and to them we extend our own brand of Durham hospitality. We have enjoyed Rugby friendship between the Counties for very many years and long may it continue. Of course with the reorganisation of the County Championship, today's game takes on added significance as it may be many years before we meet aga in. Last year at Sale we were involved in a very dour battle. Let us hope that the game today will be enjoyable for both players and spectators. Both teams are capable of playing good, attractive, attacking rugby. Perhaps today will be a game to remember.

May [ point out to ail our supporters that after the Thorn County Championship programme the County Colts XV and the County Schoolboys XV embark upon their own County series. [ ask you ail to support the County si des at whatever level and at whatever age group. You will not be disappointed.

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