1986–87 Rugby League Divisional Premiership
The 1986–87 Rugby League Divisional Premiership was the 1st end-of-season Rugby League Divisional Premiership competition.
| 1986–87 Divisional Premiership Trophy | |
|---|---|
| Structure | National knockout championship |
| Teams | 8 |
| Winners | Swinton |
| Runners-up | Hunslet |
The competition was contested by the top eight teams in the second Division. Swinton became the champions after defeating Hunslet 27–10 in the final.
First round
| Date | Team one | Score | Team two |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 April 1987 | Doncaster | 18–30 | Rochdale Hornets |
| 26 April 1987 | Hunslet | 54–0 | Carlisle |
| 26 April 1987 | Swinton | 59–14 | Bramley |
| 26 April 1987 | Whitehaven | 29–24 | Sheffield Eagles |
Semi-finals
| Date | Team one | Score | Team two |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 1987 | Hunslet | 32–8 | Rochdale Hornets |
| 10 May 1987 | Swinton | 12–6 | Whitehaven |
Final
17 May 1987 |
| Swinton | 27 – 10 | Hunslet |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Bate, Derbyshire, Grima, Lee, Ainsworth Goals: Rippon (3) Drop goals: L. Holliday |
Tries: Bateman (2) Goals: Platt |
Old Trafford, Manchester Player of the Match: Gary Ainsworth |
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See also
Notes
References
- Fletcher, Raymond; Howes, David, eds. (1987). Rothmans Rugby League Yearbook 1987-88. London: Queen Anne Press. ISBN 978-0-356-14620-1.
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